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Learn MoreWoody Plants of the Northern Forest A Photographic Guide
Woody Plants of the Northern Forest A Photographic Guide, by Jerry Jenkins. The Northern Forest […]
Learn MoreMud Season: Quick Facts
Just what is mud season? Running anytime from late March into mid-June—it varies each year […]
Learn MoreImpromptu Honeymoon on the NPT
by Addison Wolanin My wife, Shannon, and I got married in July 2020—and we all […]
Learn MoreADK Hero: Jeff Senterman and the Catskill Center
In a time when division and conflict seem to be the order of the day, […]
Learn MoreForest Preserve Group Calls for State Action
November 13, 2023 — Albany, NY — In a letter to Governor Kathy Hochul, 44 […]
Learn MoreClimate Change and Trees, Pt. 1
The Tree-conomy by Erin Trombley Let’s talk about trees. Trees are not only beautiful to […]
Learn MoreNurturing the Next Generation of Stewards
By Tom Andrews, ADK President The Adirondack Mountain Club has a long history of connecting […]
Learn MoreClimate Change and Trees, Pt. 2
Effects of Climate Change on Trees by Erin Trombley Climate change presents a number of […]
Learn MoreExtirpated Alpine Plant Discovered on Algonquin
August 29, 2023 — Lake Placid, NY — The Adirondack High Peaks Summit Stewardship Program […]
Learn MoreHigh Peaks Sustainable Trails Make Progress
August 10, 2023 — Lake Placid, NY — ADK’s (Adirondack Mountain Club’s) professional trail crew has […]
Learn MoreADK, Saranac Lake Improve Baker Mountain Trail
August 7, 2023 — Saranac Lake, NY — Through support from the Saranac Lake Local […]
Learn MoreSummit Stewards Release 2023 Mid-Season Report
July 24, 2023 — Lake Placid, NY — In its mid-season report, the Adirondack High […]
Learn MoreClean, Drain, and Dry
It’s that time again. The waters of New York are looking irresistible to paddlers and […]
Learn MoreKeeping the Life List
By Kevin Berend Every serious birder keeps a “life list,” a total count of all […]
Learn MoreADK Hero: Dr. Tim Howard
In each issue of Adirondac magazine, we highlight people who go above and beyond in […]
Learn MoreNine Pin Donates Over $11,000 to Adirondack Mountain Club
June 18, 2023 – Albany, NY – Nine Pin Ciderworks, New York’s first farm cidery, […]
Learn MoreAlpine Stewardship
By Bobby Clark No one can deny that it feels incredible to hike to the […]
Learn MoreVolunteers Advance Mt. Jo Trail Project
June 5, 2023 — Lake Placid, NY — Over the weekend, ADK (Adirondack Mountain Club) […]
Learn MoreSummit Stewards Return to High Peaks
May 22, 2023 — Lake Placid, NY — The Adirondack High Peaks Summit Stewardship Program […]
Learn MoreForest Preserve Group Applauds Final Budget
May 12, 2023 — Albany, NY — A Forest Preserve group comprised of 32 organizations and municipalities applauds G...
Learn MoreADK Celebrates New York State Budget
May 3, 2023 — Albany, NY — ADK (Adirondack Mountain Club) applauds Governor Kathy Hochul […]
Learn MoreDEC Announces VUM Public Forums
April 26, 2023 The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has announced the […]
Learn More2023 Volunteer Events and Projects
Since 1986, thousands of volunteers have worked with trained ADK trail crew leaders to complete […]
Learn MoreForest Preserve Group Applauds One-House Budget
March 20, 2023 — Albany, NY — A Forest Preserve group comprised of 32 organizations […]
Learn MoreForest Preserve Group Calls for State Support
February 13, 2023 — Albany, NY — Following the release of Governor Kathy Hochul’s executive […]
Learn MoreCelebrating Our Trail Work Successes
January 17, 2023 — Lake Placid, NY — In a report, the Adirondack Mountain Club […]
Learn MoreRemembering Dr. Nancy Guttmann Slack
January 17, 2023 ADK is deeply saddened by news that Dr. Nancy Guttmann Slack, a […]
Learn MoreForest Preserve Group Calls for State Action
December 6, 2022 — Albany, NY — In a letter to Governor Kathy Hochul, twenty-nine […]
Learn MoreADK Celebrates Bond Act Passage
November 9, 2022 — Lake Placid, NY — ADK (Adirondack Mountain Club) applauds the recent […]
Learn MoreWhat is the Forest Preserve?
The New York State Forest Preserve is a combination of public and private lands that have special protections in New York State’s Constitu...
Learn MoreADK Applauds “Open Spaces for All” Report
October 6, 2022 The Open Space Institute (OSI), in partnership with the New York Outdoor […]
Learn MoreTeaching Kids to Love the Trail
By Erin Trombley Hiking. It’s great exercise, helps relieve stress, and takes you to some […]
Learn MoreADK Releases New Edition of “Ski and Snowshoe Trails in the Adirondacks”
September 6, 2022 — Lake Placid, NY — ADK (Adirondack Mountain Club) has released a […]
Learn MoreBoot Brushes, the Adirondacks, and You
What happens to ages-old ecosystems when something new is introduced? Sometimes the newcomer disrupts the natural balance and takes over, wi...
Learn MoreThank You, Tim Barnett
ADK is deeply saddened by news that Timothy Barnett, former and founding executive director of […]
Learn MoreADK Applauds Inflation Reduction Act
August 30, 2022 — Lake Placid, NY — At a press event on Monday, ADK […]
Learn MoreADK Recognized by NYS Legislature
August 15, 2022 — Lake Placid, NY — Earlier this month, New York State Senator Dan […]
Learn MoreDrone Photography: Rules, Ethics, and Benefits
The following is from the 2020 Mar/Apr edition of Adirondac Magazine Text and Photographs by […]
Learn MoreReserve Your Hike: Visiting the Adirondack Mountain Reserve
An important part of planning ahead and preparing for outdoor adventures is researching your destination […]
Learn MoreJen Kretser
Jen is the Director of Climate Initiatives at The Wild Center in the northern Adirondack […]
Learn MoreBill Brosseau
With a commitment to the equitable stewardship of land & water, Bill is currently the Stewardship Director […]
Learn MoreThis Month in ADK History: the Adirondack Mountain Club’s Founding
April 17, 2022 The following was adapted from “With Wilderness at Heart: A Short History […]
Learn MoreCatskill, Adirondack Groups Applaud State Budget
April 11, 2022 — Albany, NY — Catskill and Adirondack conservation and recreation groups applaud...
Learn MoreCatskill, Adirondack Groups Applaud One-House Budget
March 15, 2022 — Albany, NY — Catskill and Adirondack conservation and recreation groups applaud […]
Learn MoreADK Publishes New Guidebook to Honor Centennial Year
March 7, 2022 ADK (Adirondack Mountain Club) has released a new addition to its authoritative […]
Learn MoreWATCH: Forest Preserve Day with Legislators
February 15, 2021 On Thursday, February 10th, Senator Dan Stec and Assemblymember Matt Simpson from […]
Learn MoreThis Month in ADK History: Fighting for the EPF
February 14, 2022 By Henry Liebers, Johns Brook Property Coordinator One of ADK’s cornerstone operations […]
Learn MoreThe 2022 Adopt a Lean-to Lottery
February 4, 2022 ADK’s popular Adopt a Lean-to Program is thirty-seven years old in 2022. […]
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Learn MoreADK Commends Executive Budget Focus on Environmental Protection
January 19, 2022 ADK (Adirondack Mountain Club) applauds Governor Kathy Hochul for her Executive Budget […]
Learn MoreNonprofit 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 […]
Learn MoreADK Applauds Catskill Advisory Group Interim Report
January 6, 2022 — Albany, NY — Today, the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) […]
Learn MoreOne Hundred Years of ADK
Since 1922, ADK has been teaching people how to explore and protect New York’s public […]
Learn MoreNine Pin Cider Renews Support for Summit Stewardship Program
January 5, 2022 — Albany, NY — For a third year, Albany-based cidery Nine Pin […]
Learn MoreADK Celebrates Centennial Anniversary
January 3, 2022 ADK (Adirondack Mountain Club) is excited to announce a year of celebration […]
Learn MoreGroups Call on Governor Hochul to Invest More into Forest Preserve
December 13, 2021 — Albany, NY — Twenty-six outdoor recreation and conservation organizations and municipalities […]
Learn MoreAdirondack 46ers Give Back to ADK Trails Program
October 26, 2021 – For the twenty-first consecutive year, the Adirondack 46ers have pledged support for […]
Learn MoreThe 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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Learn MoreSeth Jones
Seth Jones is ADK’s Education Director. Seth has worked for ADK since 2008 and is a […]
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Learn MoreJulia Goren
Julia oversees the operation of the Heart Lake Program Center, leads ADK’s efforts to expand […]
Learn MoreThe Adirondack High Peaks Summit Stewardship Program
A Partnership between ADK, the Adirondack Chapter of The Nature Conservancy, and the NYS Department […]
Learn MoreHow to Be Good Visitors in Bear Habitat
The following appeared in the 2021 Mar/Apr issue of Adirondac Magazine By Bobby Clark There […]
Learn MoreHigh Peaks Trails and Map Pack
This 15th edition guidebook is packaged with National Geographic TI map #742.
Learn MoreHigh Peaks Trails 15th Ed.
15th edition of the most comprehensive trail guide to the High Peaks region (Map not included)
Learn MoreClimate Change and the Future of Adirondack Alpine Zones
The following appeared in the 2021 Jan/Feb issue of Adirondac Magazine By Kevin Berend Spend […]
Learn MoreLeave 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 […]
Learn MoreAdirondack Paddling 2nd Ed
This book is the second edition of Adirondack Paddling: 65 Great Flatwater Adventures, by Phil […]
Learn MoreADK 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 […]
Learn MoreMud, Bugs, and Bog Bridges
The following is from the 2019 Mar/Apr edition of Adirondac magazine Just us. No streets, […]
Learn MoreMonitoring Alpine Plants in the High Peaks
September 26, 2018 By Kayla White, Stewardship Manager New York State’s rarest ecosystem co-exists with […]
Learn MoreThe Power of a Resource
by Julia Goren Imagine that you’ve just hiked, paddled, or skied a few miles to […]
Learn MoreGreen Goat Lake Placid and Saranac Lake Cycling Map
Green Goat Lake Placid and Saranac Lake Cycling Map – is the only cycling-specific map […]
Learn MoreA 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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