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Support ADK Education
ADK youth programs not only instill a deep appreciation for nature, but also cultivate the next generation of environmental stewards who wil...
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Support Alpine Education
By using education, trail maintenance, and research, the Summit Stewardship Program continues to successfully protect New York's alpine ecos...
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Outdoor Education Empowers Kids
By Seth Jones, ADK Education Director In today’s fast-paced, digital age, it is crucial to […]
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The Education Pivot: Creating Digital School Programs
The following appeared in the 2021 May/Jun issue of Adirondac Magazine By Laura Rappaport, Publications […]
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ADK Advocates for the EPF
February 10, 2025—Adirondack Mountain Club (ADK) staff spent the day at the Albany Capitol during […]
Learn MoreHigh Peaks Information Center Staff
Throughout the season, the High Peaks Information Center Staff is responsible for interacting directly with […]
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Adirondak Loj Front Desk Staff are responsible for creating a welcoming atmosphere for guests, managing […]
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The Trail Volunteer Crew Leader is responsible for supervising, educating, and working with volunteer trail […]
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Nate Fischer
Growing up, Nate spent many summers hiking in the Adirondacks. This, combined with being an […]
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Homeschool in the Woods
On the trails at Cascade Welcome Center in the fall, you can see tamaracks and […]
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PRIVACY POLICY Last updated July 31, 2024 This privacy notice for Adirondack Mountain Club (“we,” […]
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Benefits of Visitor Use Management
Since the creation of some of the first parks and protected areas in the United […]
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2025 ADK Calendar
This collection of outstanding images by several photographers portrays the scenic beauty of the mountains […]
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Hungry Hiker Now Open
The Hungry Hiker food stand at Heart Lake is now open for the season! The […]
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Forest Preserve Advocates Applaud 2024–25 Final Budget
April 24, 2024 – Albany, NY Forty-four organizations and municipalities advocating for New York’s Forest […]
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Continued Investment in Visitor Centers is Great for the Adirondack Park
ADK applauds the New York State legislature and Governor Hochul for negotiating and finalizing the state budget, which includes $250,00...
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ADK, Nine Pin Cider Continue 26er Challenge Partnership
The Nine Pin Cider 26er Challenge has returned for 2024! For the fourth time, a […]
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Impromptu Honeymoon on the NPT
by Addison Wolanin My wife, Shannon, and I got married in July 2020—and we all […]
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Q & A with Cathy Pedler
Cathy Pedler, ADK’s Director of Advocacy, has been working for ADK for ten years. She […]
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Forest Preserve Group Calls for State Action
November 13, 2023 — Albany, NY — In a letter to Governor Kathy Hochul, 44 […]
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Summit Stewards Reflect on 2023 Season
November 6, 2023 — Lake Placid, NY — In its end of season report, the […]
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Nurturing the Next Generation of Stewards
By Tom Andrews, ADK President The Adirondack Mountain Club has a long history of connecting […]
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Inspire the Next Generation
Help ADK transform the lives of students by bringing them to the outdoors and the outdoors into their classrooms.
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Learning in Our Backyard
By Erin Trombley, Digital Marketing Coordinator One way that ADK inspires outdoor learning is through […]
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Extirpated Alpine Plant Discovered on Algonquin
August 29, 2023 — Lake Placid, NY — The Adirondack High Peaks Summit Stewardship Program […]
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High Peaks Sustainable Trails Make Progress
August 10, 2023 — Lake Placid, NY — ADK’s (Adirondack Mountain Club’s) professional trail crew has […]
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ADK Releases Updated Catskill Guidebook
July 12, 2023 — Albany, NY — The brand-new 5th edition of Catskill Trails, the […]
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ADK Hosts Second StoryWalk
July 5, 2023 — Lake Placid, NY — ADK (Adirondack Mountain Club) and the Lake […]
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Keeping the Life List
By Kevin Berend Every serious birder keeps a “life list,” a total count of all […]
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ADK Hero: Dr. Tim Howard
In each issue of Adirondac magazine, we highlight people who go above and beyond in […]
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Measuring A Footstep
By Kayla White As more and more people get out to enjoy public lands, alpine […]
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Alpine Stewardship
By Bobby Clark No one can deny that it feels incredible to hike to the […]
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ADK to Host BioBlitz Event
May 30, 2023 — Lake Placid, NY — ADK (Adirondack Mountain Club) is excited to […]
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Cascade Welcome Center Launches Consignment Program
May 15, 2023 — Lake Placid, NY — ADK (Adirondack Mountain Club) is excited to announce a new outdoor gear ...
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Forest Preserve Group Applauds Final Budget
May 12, 2023 — Albany, NY — A Forest Preserve group comprised of 32 organizations and municipalities applauds G...
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ADK Celebrates New York State Budget
May 3, 2023 — Albany, NY — ADK (Adirondack Mountain Club) applauds Governor Kathy Hochul […]
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Forest Preserve Group Applauds One-House Budget
March 20, 2023 — Albany, NY — A Forest Preserve group comprised of 32 organizations […]
Learn MoreVolunteer Summit Steward
ADK Summit Stewards are dedicated volunteer education professionals who work to protect fragile alpine plants […]
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Eliza Phillips
Eliza joined the ADK team in 2023 with nearly four years of experience in environmental […]
Learn MoreVolunteer Hurricane Mountain Fire Tower Steward
ADK Hurricane Mountain Fire Tower Stewards are dedicated volunteer education professionals who enjoy engaging with […]
Learn MoreVolunteer Buck Mountain Trailhead Steward
ADK Buck Mountain Trailhead Stewards are dedicated volunteer education professionals who enjoy engaging with the […]
Learn MoreVolunteer Trailhead Steward (Heart Lake)
ADK Trailhead Stewards are dedicated volunteer education professionals who enjoy engaging with the public, sharing […]
Learn MoreVolunteer Campground Host
ADK Volunteer Campground Hosts are dedicated volunteer education professionals who engage guests at our Wilderness […]
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Visitor Centers and Public Lands
By Erin Trombley Have you ever visited one of our beautiful national parks? If so, […]
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ADK Welcomes Three New Staff
February 22, 2023 — Lake Placid, NY — ADK is excited to announce the arrival […]
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Sun and Snow
The following appeared in the Winter 2023 issue of Adirondac Magazine By Dr. Tom Welch […]
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Forest Preserve Group Calls for State Support
February 13, 2023 — Albany, NY — Following the release of Governor Kathy Hochul’s executive […]
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Exploring Inclusivity
The following appeared in the Winter 2023 issue of Adirondac Magazine By Julia Goren More […]
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Welcome to Our Second Century
January 1, 2023 By Tom Andrews, ADK President The Adirondack Mountain Club has officially entered its second centur...
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ADK Receives REDC Grant
December 13, 2022 — Lake Placid, NY — ADK (Adirondack Mountain Club) has been awarded […]
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Summit Stewards Release End of Season Report
December 12, 2022 — Lake Placid, NY — In its end of season report, the […]
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Map & Compass Fundamentals Workshop
Health insurance and proof of COVID-19 vaccination are required to participate in the program. The […]
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Winter High Peaks: Esther Mountain
Health insurance and proof of COVID-19 vaccination are required to participate in the program. Whether […]
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Winter High Peaks: Tabletop
Health insurance and proof of COVID-19 vaccination are required to participate in the program. Whether […]
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Sustainable Trails and Other Solutions
Solutions to increased visitation to the Forest Preserve and degraded trails are many. Read on to see the steps being taken, and to see what...
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Youth Beginner Cross Country Skiing (Age 9-11)
Youth Beginner Cross-Country Skiing is an introductory course for youth to explore the world of […]
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Teaching Kids to Love the Trail
By Erin Trombley Hiking. It’s great exercise, helps relieve stress, and takes you to some […]
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Connecting Kids to Nature
October 3, 2022 ADK (Adirondack Mountain Club) has started its 19th year of connecting kids to […]
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ADK Launches ADK Voices Project
September 19, 2022 — Lake Placid, NY — As ADK celebrates its centennial anniversary, the organization […]
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ADK Releases New Edition of “Ski and Snowshoe Trails in the Adirondacks”
September 6, 2022 — Lake Placid, NY — ADK (Adirondack Mountain Club) has released a […]
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ADK Receives NBRC Grant for Cascade Welcome Center
August 25, 2022 — Lake Placid, NY — ADK (Adirondack Mountain Club) has been awarded […]
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This Month in ADK History: The Trailhead Stewardship Program
August 24, 2022 Shortly after ADK’s founding in 1922, Robert Marshall, a founding member, stated […]
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ADK Recognized by NYS Legislature
August 15, 2022 — Lake Placid, NY — Earlier this month, New York State Senator Dan […]
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Uihlein Foundation Supports Cascade Welcome Center Projects
August 2, 2022 — Lake Placid, NY — The Henry Uihlien II and Mildred A. Uihlein […]
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ADK Hires New Outdoor Skills Coordinator
July 26, 2022 — Lake Placid, NY — ADK (Adirondack Mountain Club) is excited to […]
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Too Hot to Handle?
By Tom Welch, M.D. I write this column as we end one of the warmest […]
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This Month in ADK History: The Summit Stewardship Program
June 15, 2022 ADK has been teaching people how to explore and protect New York’s […]
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ADK Receives Grant for Phelps Trail Project
May 27, 2022 — Keene Valley, NY — ADK (Adirondack Mountain Club) was awarded a $14,750 […]
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This Month in ADK History: Leave No Trace
May 11, 2022 By Ben Brosseau, Director of Communications Since 1922, ADK has been teaching […]
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ADK Concludes Cascade Feedback Sessions
May 5, 2022 Last month, ADK heard from over 100 people who took the time […]
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Jen Kretser
Jen is the Director of Climate Initiatives at The Wild Center in the northern Adirondack […]
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Catskill, Adirondack Groups Applaud State Budget
April 11, 2022 — Albany, NY — Catskill and Adirondack conservation and recreation groups applaud...
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This Month in ADK History: the Adirondak Loj
March 30, 2022 By Henry Liebers, Johns Brook Property Coordinator It’s 1927 and a long […]
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Catskill, Adirondack Groups Applaud One-House Budget
March 15, 2022 — Albany, NY — Catskill and Adirondack conservation and recreation groups applaud […]
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ADK Publishes New Guidebook to Honor Centennial Year
March 7, 2022 ADK (Adirondack Mountain Club) has released a new addition to its authoritative […]
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Provide Your Feedback on Cascade Ski Center
February 28, 2022 Earlier this year, ADK closed on the purchase of Cascade Ski Center, […]
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WATCH: Forest Preserve Day with Legislators
February 15, 2021 On Thursday, February 10th, Senator Dan Stec and Assemblymember Matt Simpson from […]
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Leave No Trace Trainer
A vital component of the nationwide Leave No Trace program, offering introductory training in outdoor […]
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ADK Finalizes Purchase of Cascade Ski Center
January 21, 2022 ADK (Adirondack Mountain Club) has closed on the purchase of Cascade Ski […]
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ADK Commends Executive Budget Focus on Environmental Protection
January 19, 2022 ADK (Adirondack Mountain Club) applauds Governor Kathy Hochul for her Executive Budget […]
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Adirondack Mountain Club
ADK (Adirondack Mountain Club) works to protect New York State wild lands and waters by […]
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Nonprofit Groups Commend State-of-the-State Focus on Adirondack, Catskill Park Protection
January 7, 2022 — Albany, NY — A coalition of outdoor nonprofits, including ADK (Adirondack […]
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ADK Applauds Catskill Advisory Group Interim Report
January 6, 2022 — Albany, NY — Today, the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) […]
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One Hundred Years of ADK
Since 1922, ADK has been teaching people how to explore and protect New York’s public […]
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Nine Pin Cider Renews Support for Summit Stewardship Program
January 5, 2022 — Albany, NY — For a third year, Albany-based cidery Nine Pin […]
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ADK Celebrates Centennial Anniversary
January 3, 2022 ADK (Adirondack Mountain Club) is excited to announce a year of celebration […]
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Groups Call on Governor Hochul to Invest More into Forest Preserve
December 13, 2021 — Albany, NY — Twenty-six outdoor recreation and conservation organizations and municipalities […]
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ADK Applauds Creation of Adirondack, Catskill Park Coordinator Positions
November 29, 2021 ADK applauds the NYSDEC for creating two new coordinator positions for the […]
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Your support allows us to protect the alpine zone, build better trails, and expand our educational programs to new and diverse audiences.
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Summit Stewardship Program 2021 End of Season Report
November 10, 2021 By Kayla White, Stewardship Manager In its 32nd year, the Adirondack High Peaks Summit […]
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Adirondack 46ers Give Back to ADK Trails Program
October 26, 2021 – For the twenty-first consecutive year, the Adirondack 46ers have pledged support for […]
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The First Black Summit Steward and the Journey to Representation
By Klarisse Torriente It was the day before Father’s Day when I asked my dad […]
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Tom Manitta
“Tamarak Tom” manages ADK’s environmental interpretation opportunities through planning, design and program facilitation. Tom has [&he...
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Julia Goren
Julia oversees the operation of the Heart Lake Program Center, leads ADK’s efforts to expand […]
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The Adirondack High Peaks Summit Stewardship Program
A Partnership between ADK, the Adirondack Chapter of The Nature Conservancy, and the NYS Department […]
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Exposed to the Elements: Alpine Trail Work on High Peaks
By Andrew Hamlin, former Trails Coordinator Let’s head above treeline to one of the Adirondack […]
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Summer Clothing Layers for Hiking
By Tyler Socash, former ADK Education Programs Manager “Dress for success” is a phrase we’re […]
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How to Be Good Visitors in Bear Habitat
The following appeared in the 2021 Mar/Apr issue of Adirondac Magazine By Bobby Clark There […]
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Climate Change and the Future of Adirondack Alpine Zones
The following appeared in the 2021 Jan/Feb issue of Adirondac Magazine By Kevin Berend Spend […]
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Leave No Trace Center Releases Final Report for Building Wildland Stewardship in the Adirondack Park
August 24, 2020 The Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics has released a finalized […]
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ADK Receives Leave No Trace Youth Program Accreditation
June 16, 2020 ADK (Adirondack Mountain Club) is excited to announce that the Marie L. […]
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Leave No Trace: A Decade of Partnership
December 18th, 2019 The Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics, a non-profit based in […]
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ADK to Host Leave No Trace Hot Spot in Eastern High Peaks Wilderness this August
April 29, 2019 The Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics and its Subaru Traveling […]
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Five Tips for Hiking with Dogs
This article was written by Amy Harff and originally published in April 2019. Hiking with […]
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6 Ways Teens can get Involved with ADK this Summer
We are offering programs this summer for youth ages 13 to 17 that give opportunities […]
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Winter Leave No Trace Tips
By Amy Harff, 2018 ADK Fall Education Intern Whether you are winter camping, snowshoeing or […]
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Winter “Facilitrees”: How to Go in the Snow
By Amy Harff, 2018 Fall Education Intern Carrying out your waste might not be glamorous, […]
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Monitoring Alpine Plants in the High Peaks
September 26, 2018 By Kayla White, Stewardship Manager New York State’s rarest ecosystem co-exists with […]
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The Power of a Resource
by Julia Goren Imagine that you’ve just hiked, paddled, or skied a few miles to […]
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Tips for Hiker Parking at the Heart Lake Program Center
Updated May 2024 We expect many parking areas to fill quickly this summer, including the […]
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A Bear Can: Use it or Lose it
By Seth Jones, Education Director If you have ever been to the Adirondack High Peaks […]
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