As construction of the second phase of the Adirondack Rail Trail between Saranac Lake and Floodwood Road in Santa Clara was expected to start on Thursday, June 1, the state is telling people to stay off approximately 24 miles of the 34-mile-long trail between Lake Placid, Saranac Lake and Santa ...
ALBANY — The state departments of Environmental Conservation and Health Friday, May 26 reminded New Yorkers to learn about and be aware of harmful algal blooms, or HABs, as the 2023 HABs notification season starts. DEC’s New York Harmful Algal Bloom System is now active and allows the ...
LAKE PLACID — There’s a euphoric feeling that comes with climbing past the treeline of an alpine summit. The gusts of cool air wafting over your damp shirt when the backpack is taken off, the fresh air filling your heaving lungs and, of course, the breathtaking summit views are all ...
ALBANY — In recognition of World Turtle Day on Tuesday, May 23, state Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Basil Seggos reminded New Yorkers that turtles are nesting in May and June, and asked motorists to “give turtles a brake.” In New York, thousands of turtles are ...
SARANAC LAKE — The state Department of Environmental Conservation is in the beginning stages of developing its first ever Visitor Use Management plan for the High Peaks Wilderness, and with this plan the DEC is entering into an era of new planning methods. On Tuesday, May 9, the DEC held ...
LAKE PLACID — This summer, the Adirondack Land Trust is starting a multi-year construction project at the popular Cobble Hill trail. The Adirondack Land Trust, a Keene-based nonprofit land trust, manages 79 acres of private land on and around Cobble Hill, located near Northwood School in ...