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Shoulder Season Hikes
Shoulder seasons are a great time to explore the Adirondacks, just choose your destination wisely. Spring and late fall can bring muddy trails, lingering ice, and rapidly changing…
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What is Responsible Recreation
What Does It Mean to Recreate Responsibly? Whether you're hiking a mountain trail, paddling a quiet lake, cycling a backroad, or camping under the stars, the goal is…
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Drone Use In The Adirondacks: Know Before You Fly
Drones offer a unique way to experience and photograph the Adirondack Park, but operating one comes with important legal responsibilities and ethical considerations. Before bringing a drone into…
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Finding Fall Foliage: Common Questions Answered
It’s nearly that time of year again. Overnight temperatures are dropping into the 30s and 40s, the sun is setting earlier and earlier, and red maples—the earliest foliage…
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5 Myths About Hiking Gear
Perfect gear doesn’t exist. While some items may be more quality than others, we think that issues like budget, your itinerary, and personal preference are more important to…
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ADK Rebuilds Vandalized Wright Peak Cairns
On September 15, 2025, nearly every rock cairn above treeline on Wright Peak was destroyed. ADK summit stewards immediately got to work rebuilding these essential navigational aids, completing…
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Summer Clothing Layers for Hiking
“Dress for success” is a phrase we’re probably all familiar with. It’s an old adage from the business world, but it also applies to outdoor recreation. What you…
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Invasive Species & Climate Change
When you look into the various effects of climate change, there are plenty of passing references to invasive species. When you look deeper, though, you find a mixed…
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The Summit Stewardship Program: Leading the Way in Visitor Use Management
In the 1990s, the summit stewards working on Mount Marcy had a problem. The Summit Stewardship Program, a partnership between ADK and the New York State Department of…
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What 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 Constitution, and are managed by the…