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A New Guide To Waterfalls of the Ausable River

September 11, 2022 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

roaring brook falls courtesy asraThe Ausable River Association (AsRA) has announced the launch of their Waterfalls of the Ausable guide, featuring ten of AsRA’s favorite waterfalls throughout the Ausable River watershed. [Read more…] about A New Guide To Waterfalls of the Ausable River

Filed Under: Adirondacks & NNY, Nature, Recreation Tagged With: Ausable River, Ausable River Association, hiking, nature, waterfalls

Two Bodies Recovered From Adirondack Falls

September 7, 2022 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

Tenant Creek Falls (courtesy DEC)On August 19, the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office notified Forest Rangers about two people deceased near of the falls of Tenant Creek in the Wilcox Lake Wild Forest. NYS Forest Ranger Thompson and Sheriff’s Office personnel responded.  Tenant Creek is located of Hope Falls Road in the Southern Adirondacks town of Hope.

The first of three waterfalls are reached by a 1.9 mile trail. From there two other falls are reached by an unmarked trail another 1.2 miles beyond the first falls. [Read more…] about Two Bodies Recovered From Adirondack Falls

Filed Under: Adirondacks & NNY, Capital-Saratoga, Recreation Tagged With: Forest Ranger Reports, Forest Rangers, Hamilton County, Hope, Search and Rescue, Tenant Creek, waterfalls, Wilcox Lake Wild Forest

Franklin, Union Falls Ponds Projects Enhance Access

August 12, 2022 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

Franklin, Union Falls Ponds NFCT Trail Access CrewThe Northern Forest Canoe Trail has completed a series of stewardship projects that improve access to Franklin Falls Pond (also known as Franklin Falls Flow) and Union Falls Pond (also known as Union Falls Flow) and mitigate negative environmental impacts to both water bodies. [Read more…] about Franklin, Union Falls Ponds Projects Enhance Access

Filed Under: Adirondacks & NNY, Nature, Recreation Tagged With: Adirondacks, Franklin County, Franklin Falls, Northern Forest Canoe Trail, paddling, Saranac River, Union Falls, waterfalls

Carpenter Falls Improved Access Opens

July 30, 2022 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

DEC Carpenter Falls Access Improvements Viewing Platform courtesy DECNew York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has announced the completion of construction on a $1.27-million project to improve public access at Carpenter Falls Unique Area in the town of Niles, Cayuga County. [Read more…] about Carpenter Falls Improved Access Opens

Filed Under: Nature, Recreation, Western NY Tagged With: bicycling, Carpenter Falls, Cayuga County, DEC, Finger Lakes, Finger Lakes Land Trust, hiking, nature, Niles, Skaneateles Lake, waterfalls

Construction Begins at Carpenter Falls Unique Area

November 12, 2021 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

Construction has started on a $1.25 million project to improve access at Carpenter Falls Unique Area in the Finger Lakes town of Niles, Cayuga County.

The site will remain closed for the duration of construction, which is expected to be completed in 2022. [Read more…] about Construction Begins at Carpenter Falls Unique Area

Filed Under: Mohawk Valley, Nature, Recreation, Western NY Tagged With: bicycling, Carpenter Falls, Cayuga County, DEC, Finger Lakes, hiking, Niles, waterfalls

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