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Archive for 'Recreation opportunities'

Early season mountain biking at Ausable Chasm: A mud-season alternative

Avoid the mud and ride the sand at Ausable Chasm Click here for the Adirondack Explorer story 

Conditions vary as trout fishing season opens

Tips and conditions as trout fishing season kicks off April 1 in New York state  Click here to view Adirondack Explorer story 

Elizabethtown: A place that moves forward together

From grand hotels to mountain bike trails: The evolution of the Adirondacks’ new “hometown” Click here for the Adirondack Almanac story 

Plattsburgh YMCA Announces Interim CEO and Leadership Structure to Support Reopening of Childcare Center

Plattsburgh, NY, March 23, 2026 -— The Plattsburgh YMCA Board of Directors today announced the unanimous appointment of Jeffrey L. Collen as Interim Chief Executive Officer, along with additional leadership steps to support the organization during this critical time. Collen was identified through YMCA of the USA (Y-USA) and selected by the Board for his […]

DEC Closes Seasonal Access Roads and Associated Gates Due to ‘Mud Season’

Closures are Effective Immediately due to Spring Thaw in DEC Region 5 and Region 6 Two upstate New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) regions are closing snowmobile trails and mud gates to seasonal access roads on Forest Preserve, State Forest, and Conservation Easement lands due to spring thaw and muddy conditions. All gate closures are […]

Exploring Twin Valleys trail network above Lake Champlain

Early-spring hiking in the Twin Valley trail network, part of Champlain Area Trails (CATS) Click here for the Adirondack Explorer story 

March 14 Shamrock Shuffle Benefits CVPH Child Psychiatry Unit

CVPH Foundation, Adk. Coast Events team up for the community’s first 5K of 2026  Plattsburgh, NY, March 5, 2026 –   –   Proceeds for the 2026 Shamrock Shuffle 5k planned for Saturday, March 14 at Valcour Brewing Company will benefit University of Vermont Health – Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital (CVPH) Inpatient Child & Adolescent Psychiatry […]

From an Olympic dream to a life-changing injury, this Adirondack skier is now a Paralympian

Click here for the NCPR story 

DEC announces 2026 I BIRD NY Challenge

Participants must identify 10 or more birds  Click here for the Adirondack Almanac story 

How acquiring Twin Valleys property furthers the mission of Champlain Area Trails

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Many people are enjoying their snowmobiles thanks to clubs like the Trail Finders

By John T Ryan  Peru, NY, February 23, 2026 – Remember the days when it seemed like almost every local family owned a snowmobile. Reduced snowfall has resulted in fewer people enjoying the activity; nevertheless, many families still do. In New York State, people register up to 130,000 sleds each year to travel over the […]

New York’s Olympic legacy to get a $3M analysis

ORDA board approves maintenance planning process for Lake Placid and alpine facilities valued at $1B Click here for the Adirondack Explorer story 

A great day in the mountains

Hiking in the Adirondack Mountains can offer great experiences and views Click here for the Adirondack Explorer story 

Fish populations double in Adirondack streams following 40 years of acid rain recovery

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Governor Hochul and DEC Announce 2026 Free Freshwater Fishing Days in New York

Ample Fishing Opportunities Await New Anglers Free Fishing Days Support the Governor’s “Get Offline, Get Outside” Initiative Governor Kathy Hochul and the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today announced the 2026 dates for Free Fishing Days in New York. The requirement for a freshwater fishing license is waived during the following six days […]

Winter storm brings welcome boost to Tug Hill snowmobile business

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Five reasons I love Adirondack winters

Adventurer and highly experienced skier Jenn Woltjen shares a few favorite trips to get outside in Adirondack winters  Click here for the Adirondack Almanack story 

New Land Trust: Saranac’s ‘snow bowl’

Why the New Land Trust is Tom French’s new favorite ski destination Click here for the Adirondack Explorer story 

Campfire Fare: The downhill doe

For this installment of Campfire Fare, Adirondack Outlaw Dick Monroe shares a hunting story Click here for the Adirondack Almanac story 

NY ski areas gear up for winter season

Whiteface, Gore open for limited skiing ahead of holidays Click here for the Adirondack Explorer story 

DEC Announces Opening of Regular Firearms Season for Deer and Bear Hunting on Nov. 15

DEC Encourages Hunters to Test Deer Harvested in Southern Herkimer and Northern Otsego County for Chronic Wasting Disease New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Amanda Lefton today announced that the State’s most popular big game hunting season begins on Saturday, Nov. 15 and continues through Dec. 7. DEC encourages all hunters to […]

Riding Tupper to Floodwood on the Adirondack Rail Trail

Cyclists on the newly completed section find serene scenery with wetlands teeming with bog-loving plants Click here for the Adirondack Explorer story 

Proposition 1 Explained: NY ballot measure would make amends in the Adirondacks

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Governor Hochul signs legislation to preserve NY’s Olympic legacy and expand Adirondack Forest Protections

Legislation S.8047/A.3628 Prepares For Implementation of Potential Constitutional Amendment To Sustainably Develop the Mount Van Hoevenberg Olympic Sports Complex While Adding At Least 2,500 Acres to the Adirondack Forest Preserve Albany- October 27, 2025 News Release – Governor Kathy Hochul today signed legislation (S.8047/A.3628) implementing the potential constitutional amendment authorizing continued use and improvement of […]

SUNY expands outdoor opportunities at North Country campuses

Click here for the Adirondack Almanac Story