News
Daily news about the Park by special arrangement with Adirondack Almanack
Leave No Trace: A Decade of Partnership
December 18th, 2019 The Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics, a non-profit based in Boulder, CO, has a clear mission: to protect the outdoors by teaching and inspiring people to enjoy it responsib READ MORE
ADK Receives Smart Growth Grant to Improve Heart Lake Program Center Parking, Interpretive Signage
December 11th, 2019 ADK (Adirondack Mountain Club) has been awarded a $66,000 Smart Growth grant by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation to use towards improving parking and int READ MORE
Adirondack 46ers Enter Third Year of Support for ADK’s Stewardship Programs
December 4th, 2019 In 2018, ADK (Adirondack Mountain Club) and the Adirondack 46ers (46ers) entered a three-year joint commitment to promote stewardship and conservation throughout the High Peaks Wild READ MORE
Honoring Neil Woodworth
November 27th, 2019 Last week, ADK (Adirondack Mountain Club) hosted an event at the New York State Museum in Albany honoring the 30-year career of Neil Woodworth, who will be retiring at the end of t READ MORE
Cross-Country Skiing at the Adirondak Loj
November 20, 2019 The winter season is here. And that means ski season is nearly here. It has been a long eight months since I last clipped in to my cross-country skis, but it is finally almost time. READ MORE
Summit Stewards Educated Record Number of Hikers in 2019
November 14th, 2019 By Kayla White, Summit Steward Coordinator This year, we celebrated the 30th anniversary of the Adirondack High Peaks Summit Stewardship Program, a partnership between the Adironda READ MORE
Winter Day-Hiking Gear List: Are You Prepared?
November 6th, 2019 Even though it says November in our calendars, winter is here in the Adirondack High Peaks. Packing for winter hikes is more involved than preparing for summer excursions. Condition READ MORE
This Land is Your Land
Woody Guthrie said it best…this land is your land. These words reflect our deep connection to nature and remind us of our duty to protect the places we love. The peaceful solitude and restorative ener READ MORE
In Pictures: The 11th Northeastern Alpine Stewardship Gathering
October 30, 2019 Last weekend researchers, land managers, and advocates came together to discuss alpine ecosystems at the 11th Northeastern Alpine Stewardship Gathering. After an introductory evening READ MORE
HPIC Host Program: 2019 In-Review
October 24th, 2019 The High Peaks Information Center (HPIC) volunteer host program has finished its second full season of hosting at the Heart Lake Program Center. The host program was founded in 2017 READ MORE
View from Albany: 30 Years Working for Wilderness
ADK conservation and advocacy work has been important in the protection of New York State public lands. The celebration of Neil Woodworth’s thirty years of service at ADK presents an opportunity to re READ MORE
Our Favorite Shoulder Season Hikes: High Peaks Region
October 10th, 2019 It's shoulder season in the Adirondack High Peaks region. That means winter conditions at higher elevations, especially thin, dangerous ice. One of the best ways to stay safe during READ MORE
ADK Announces New Executive Director
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For More Information: John Gilewicz, ADK President, at 413-351-1429 Neil Woodworth, ADK Chief Executive Officer, at 518-668-4447 Lake George, NY —October 3, 2019– ADK (Adirondack READ MORE
Shoulder Season: How to Plan Ahead and Prepare
October 2nd, 2019 Fall foliage has started to peak in the Adirondack High Peaks region. As visitors are drawn to the area to catch this seasonal wonder, it is important to remember that fall in the H READ MORE
Alpine Stewardship Gathering Returns to the Adirondacks
September 18th, 2019 Ten years ago, the Adirondacks hosted the Northeastern Alpine Stewardship Gathering for the first time. Since then visitor usage has increased in the High Peaks region, where all READ MORE
Trail Work Report: Mt. Colden
September 11th, 2019 Summer has passed, but that doesn't mean that ADK's (Adirondack Mountain Club's) professional trail crew (pro crew) is done for the year. After tackling big projects in Avalanche READ MORE