PAUL SMITHS — Paul Smith’s College Adirondack Watershed Institute opened its season of managing the largest aquatic invasive species spread prevention program in New York state on Friday, May 23. This season began with an energized team of watercraft inspection stewards, who recently ...

ALBANY — The state Department of Environmental Conservation recently reminded recreationists to “Clean. Drain. Dry.” boats, trailers, fishing gear and other equipment before launching in New York’s waters to prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species. Starting Friday, May 23, ...

ALBANY — The state Department of Environmental Conservation recently issued an advisory that encourages outdoor recreationists to postpone high elevation activities due to unstable spring conditions. Recreationists are advised to prepare for thinner snowpack on trails, deteriorating and ...

WILMINGTON — Easter Sunday, April 20, was the season finale at Whiteface Mountain ski resort. For the skiers and riders who stuck it out until the very end, it most certainly was not a bitter one. Much of the day featured a bluebird sky, light winds and pleasant temperatures. Cold ...

LAKE PLACID — Zac Horrocks is the seventh generation of Adirondack residents in his family, many of whom have worked as guides in the outdoors. Now he’s looking to pass his gift along to the next generation through his program ADK Ripple Effect, which was recently approved for a small Local ...

LAKE PLACID — Nikon cameras are great. They take fantastic photos and are relatively user-friendly for a novice like me. Unfortunately, they have their limits in certain situations. When scrambling up a 10-foot ledge on my way to the Balanced Rocks high above the Cascade Lakes, with ...