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Archive for 'Recreation opportunities'

DEC: Nuisance bear leads to several campsite closures

The closures are until July 25 as the DEC tracks the bear. Click here for the Adirondack Explorer story 

North Country orgs offer free swim lessons for kids through state initiative

Click here for the NCPR story 

Champlain Area Trails Celebrates Grand Opening of Mount Inez Trail on August 1

LEWIS, N.Y., July 13, 2026  — Champlain Area Trails invites the community to celebrate the grand opening of the new Mount Inez Trail on Saturday, August 1, honoring the remarkable legacy of Inez Milholland, the women’s suffrage advocate, attorney, and longtime Lewis resident whose name now graces the mountain overlooking the Boquet Valley. The celebration […]

Champlain Area Trails and Town of Lewis ask for community input on Twin Valleys

Champlain Area Trails purchased Twin Valleys last fall, hoping to expand outdoor recreation, education and tourism Click here for the Adirondack Almanac story 

Big Fish. Big Air. Big Summer.

Championship Bass Fishing and East Coast Watercross Return to the Adirondack Coast PLATTSBURGH, NY (July 6, 2026) – Get ready for one of the biggest summers on Lake Champlain! From championship bass fishing tournaments to high-flying jet ski racing, the Adirondack Coast is serving up weeks of nonstop action that will draw thousands of competitors […]

Lake Champlain Earns National Recognition as One of the Northeast’s Best Bass Fishing Destinations

Lake Ranked No. 5 in Bassmaster’s 2026 Best Bass Lakes – Northeastern Division PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. (July 2, 2026) – The Adirondack Coast Visitors Bureau is proud to announce that Lake Champlain has once again been recognized as one of the premier bass fishing destinations in the country, earning the No. 5 spot in the Northeastern […]

Figure skating referee Kathaleen Kelly Cutone’s Lake Placid legacy

Kathaleen Kelly Cutone’s life as a skater has led to the upcoming Lake Placid Figure Skating Championships, where she plays an important role. Click here for the Adirondack Explorer Story 

Hidden Gem of the Adirondack Coast: Feinberg Park Campground Invites Visitors to Discover Altona

ALTONA, N.Y., June 22, 2026  — Tucked away in the scenic countryside of northern Clinton County, Feinberg Park Campground offers visitors a chance to experience one of the Adirondack Coast’s hidden gems. Following recent improvements to campground facilities and infrastructure, the Town of Altona is inviting campers, families, outdoor enthusiasts, and travelers to discover a […]

44th annual Tupper Lake Tinman Triathlon set for June 27

TUPPER LAKE, NY (June 4, 2026) – The highly anticipated Tupper Lake Tinman Triathlon returns on Saturday, June 27, kicking off at 8 a.m. and continuing its legacy as one of the longest-running triathlons in North America. Recently rated one of the Best Ironman 70.3 & Half-Distance Races in the U.S. for 2026 by Triathlon […]

Water system failure disrupts restrooms, showers at 2 Adirondack campgrounds

DEC sets up portable toilets at popular Fish Creek and Rollins Pond campgrounds  Click here for the Adirondack Explorer story 

Adirondack Paddling Symposium set for June 12-15

Saranac Lake base with clinics on the area’s lakes and rivers Click here for the Adirondack Almanac story 

No sleep till Brooklyn: Biking from Montreal to New York

Over the course of six days, two friends biked nearly 450 miles from just outside Montreal down to Brooklyn Click here for the Adirondack Almanac story 

Concerts, hiking, paddling and other Adirondack region events

Adirondack region events this week include live music, group hiking, a paddle race, family activities and much more Click here for the Adirondack Almanac story 

Legal obstacles block Franklin County gravel route

Phil Brown explores the possibility of a 34-mile gravel biking route in Franklin County, opening the possibility of multi-use trails Click here for the Adirondack Almanac story 

Record visitations at New York’s Olympic Authority venues surpassing 1.2 million visits

Growth Driven by Global Events, Tourism Partnerships, and New York’s Leadership in Winter Sports and Athlete Development Albany, May 3, 2026 – Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that visitation to New York State’s Olympic Regional Development Authority (Olympic Authority) venues has surpassed 1.2 million visits during the 2025-26 fiscal year, setting a new record and […]

DEC Announces Annual Youth Turkey Hunting Weekend April 25-26

Albany, April 23, 2026 – New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Amanda Lefton today announced DEC’s annual youth turkey hunting weekend will take place April 25-26. The youth turkey hunt, for junior hunters ages 12-15, is open across upstate New York and Suffolk County. “Connecting young hunters with adult mentors provides a […]

DEC Announces Adirondack Mountain Reserve Parking Reservation System Returns April 17

Tens of Thousands of Users Since 2021 Helped Greatly Improve Safety in the Route 73 Recreation Corridor Albany, April 17, 2026 – New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Amanda Lefton today announced the return of the parking reservation system for the privately-owned Adirondack Mountain Reserve (AMR). The no-cost reservation system produced another […]

Pedaling through petals along Lake Champlain

A 10-mile spring bike loop through daffodils and history from Willsboro to Essex  Click here for the Adirondack Explorer story 

May 6 and May 9 presentations at the Peru Free Library

June races in Wilmington, New York: Whiteface Uphill Races and Whiskey Run & Festival

WILMINGTON, NY (April 13, 2026) – The Whiteface Region of upstate New York is set to welcome athletes and outdoor enthusiasts this June with a lineup of race events. The Wilmington Whiteface Uphill Bike and Foot Races and the Wilmington Whiteface Whiskey Run and Festival have been scheduled. “These races are a fantastic way to highlight […]

Your chance to play a role in Peru’s outstanding recreation program

Serve as Assistant Recreation Director for Baseball/Softball and Summer Programs  This is a paid position  Job Description: Maintain a working relationship with coaches for Baseball/Softball and Summer programs. Equipment distribution and intake processing. Maintain visibility throughout the season at various home games. Provide support for summer recreation leaders and act as a liaison between summer […]

How the Adirondack Rail Trail is fueling a regional economy

Click here for the Adirondack Almanac story 

CCC Caregiver Classic 5K set for April 25

Proceeds help fund scholarships, graduation caps and gowns and the senior banquet. Click here for the Sun Community News story 

High Peaks study proposes hiker limits at most popular Adirondack trailheads

DEC releases long-awaited study of visitor use in the High Peaks Wilderness Click here for the Adirondack Explorer story 

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