NORTH ELBA — The state Department of Environmental Conservation is aiming to begin repair work on the Avalanche Pass trail this summer. The large swath of the trail — from its intersection with the Lake Arnold Trail to the southern end of Avalanche Lake — has been officially closed ...

LAKE PLACID — The Ed Op Fund for Lake Placid Central School District will again host a free family skate night on Wednesday, Feb. 11, for students, families and staff of the LPCSD. Thanks to the Olympic Regional Development Authority, the Olympic Speedskating Oval will ring out to the ...

KEENE — Though it sounds hard to believe, if not insane, I kid you not when I say that I find winter hiking in the Adirondacks easier than summer hiking, if — and it’s a big if — conditions are ideal. A well-packed winter trail avoids stepping around ankle-twisting boulders, ...

ALBANY — The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation recently announced the 2026 Catskills Fire Tower Challenge to highlight the world-class tourism destinations and recreational opportunities in the Catskill Park. Launched in 2019, the Challenge has drawn participants ...

ALBANY — The state Department of Environmental Conservation Tuesday, Jan. 6 announced upcoming dates for the New York state licensed guide exam. Licensed guides offer services for hire, including directing, instructing, or aiding another individual in camping, fishing, hiking, hunting, ...

LAKE PLACID — As this classic Adirondack winter marches on, a towering question comes to mind: When will the Lake Placid Toboggan Chute open? It’s a question that North Elba Park District Manager Jeremy Freeman knows is on the top of the minds of residents and visitors alike. The park ...