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Adirondack Land Trust, Lake Placid Land Conservancy Merger Takes Effect in New Year

December 28, 2022 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

Mountain bikers at Three Sisters Preserve participating in a women’s ride during the 2021 Wilmington Mountain Bike Fest (photo by Jamie McGiver provided)The merger of two nationally accredited land trusts streamlines operations and ensures continued open space protection in New York’s Adirondack Park.

Effective January 1, 2023, the Lake Placid Land Conservancy (LPLC) will merge into the Adirondack Land Trust as approved by the New York State Attorney General’s office and the Secretary of State. The assets, programs and land stewardship responsibilities of LPLC will be transferred to the Adirondack Land Trust. [Read more…] about Adirondack Land Trust, Lake Placid Land Conservancy Merger Takes Effect in New Year

Filed Under: Adirondacks & NNY, Nature, Recreation Tagged With: Adirondack Land Trust, Adirondacks, BETA, Hardy Road Trails, hiking, Lake Placid Land Conservancy, mountain biking, snowshoeing, Three Sisters Preserve

2022 Adirondack Mountain Bike Festival Oct 1-2

September 29, 2022 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

Adirondack Mountain Bike FestivalThe Adirondack Foothills Trails Alliance has announced that the 2022 Adirondack Mountain Bike Festival is set to take place Saturday and Sunday, October 1st and 2nd, at McCauley Mountain in Old Forge. [Read more…] about 2022 Adirondack Mountain Bike Festival Oct 1-2

Filed Under: Adirondacks & NNY, Events, Nature, Recreation Tagged With: mountain biking, Old Forge

New Bike Trails Supporter Patch Released

September 24, 2022 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

Bike Trail Supporter PatchNew York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has announced the release of a new New York State Trail Supporter Patch. The newest design for 2022  features a white bicycle on a red background. [Read more…] about New Bike Trails Supporter Patch Released

Filed Under: Nature, Recreation Tagged With: bicycling, DEC, mountain biking

Harrietstown Opens New Bike Park in Saranac Lake

September 11, 2022 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

Map of the new Town of Harrietstown Bike Park and surrounding trailsThe Town of Harrietstown and Saranac Lake Innovative Cycling Kids have completed a free community Bike Park in the Village of Saranac Lake. [Read more…] about Harrietstown Opens New Bike Park in Saranac Lake

Filed Under: Adirondacks & NNY, Recreation Tagged With: Adirondack Rail Trail, bicycling, Harrietstown, mountain biking, Saranac Lake

Morgan Hill State Forest Gets New Rec Trail Bridge

June 25, 2022 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

new trail bridge in Morgan Hill State Forest provided by DECIn partnership with the SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry’s (ESF) Sustainable Resources Management Department (ESF), DEC recently installed a new trail bridge on Morgan Hill State Forest in the Town of Fabius, Onondaga County. [Read more…] about Morgan Hill State Forest Gets New Rec Trail Bridge

Filed Under: Nature, Recreation Tagged With: Fabius, hiking, Morgan Hill State Forest, mountain biking, Onondaga County, Tioughnioga River

Whiteface Mountain Ski Center Management Plan Comments Sought

March 21, 2022 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

Whiteface Mountain from Lake Placid Airport courtesy Wikimedia user MwannerThe Adirondack Park Agency (APA) has announced they are accepting public comment regarding Adirondack Park State Land Master Plan conformance for proposed amendments to the Whiteface Mountain Ski Center Unit Management Plan. The Olympic Regional Development Authority (ORDA) has proposed new management actions to increase public accessibility, improve user safety and enhance recreational experiences. The APA will accept public comments until April 11th, 2022. [Read more…] about Whiteface Mountain Ski Center Management Plan Comments Sought

Filed Under: Adirondacks & NNY, Nature, Recreation Tagged With: APA, hiking, Lake Placid, mountain biking, ORDA, skiing, snowboarding, State Land Master Plan, Whiteface

New Recreation-Themed NYS Trail Supporter Patches

January 8, 2022 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

2022 trail patchesNew York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has announced the release of the latest New York State Trail Supporter Patches.

The 2022 patches consist of five designs that resemble the international symbols for some of New York State’s most popular outdoor recreation activities – cross-country skiing, hiking, horseback riding, camping, and biking. Each patch will be available individually for a limited time; however, the entire series can be purchased at any time. [Read more…] about New Recreation-Themed NYS Trail Supporter Patches

Filed Under: Nature, Recreation Tagged With: camping, Cross-Country Skiing, DEC, hiking, mountain biking

Final Recreation Plan for Flatrock Mountain Easement Issued

December 18, 2021 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

proposed Flatrock Mountain Conservation Easement mapDEC recently released the Recreation Management Plan (RMP) for the Flatrock Mountain Conservation Easement.

The Flatrock Mountain Conservation Easement encompasses approximately 511 acres southwest of Old Forge in the town of Webb, Herkimer County. This property is primarily accessed from State Route 28 and Minnehaha Road. [Read more…] about Final Recreation Plan for Flatrock Mountain Easement Issued

Filed Under: Adirondacks & NNY, Nature, Recreation Tagged With: Cross-Country Skiing, DEC, Flatrock Mountain Conservation Easement, Herkimer COunty, hiking, mountain biking, nature, Northeastern Loggers' Association

Wilmington Mountain Bike Festival Returns Sept 3-5

September 3, 2021 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

Wilmington MTB Festival courtesy Barkeater Trails AllianceThe Wilmington Mountain Bike Festival, a three-day celebration of mountain biking with on-site camping, live music, local food & beer, group rides for all abilities, shuttles, kids MTB race, and 25+ miles of Adirondack-style single track riding is set for September 3rd through 5th. [Read more…] about Wilmington Mountain Bike Festival Returns Sept 3-5

Filed Under: Adirondacks & NNY, Events, Recreation Tagged With: mountain biking, Wilmington

Volunteers Improve Trails at Morgan Hill State Forest

July 28, 2021 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

Morgan Hill State ForestRecently, volunteers from the bike group CNY D.I.R.T. worked together at Morgan Hill State Forest in southern Onondaga and northern Cortland counties to build an additional 1.3 miles of single-track multiple-use trail. The forest now hosts 10.8 miles of designated multiple-use trail, with another 4+ miles planned in the next few years. [Read more…] about Volunteers Improve Trails at Morgan Hill State Forest

Filed Under: Recreation, Western NY Tagged With: Cortland County, DEC, Morgan Hill State Forest, mountain biking, Onondaga County, trails

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