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Beavers & Climate Change
Beavers: Furry wetlands residents with buck teeth and a paddle tail. Also, New York State’s official mammal since 1975! Once in a while they pop up cutely on…
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Author: ADK Web Team
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Climate Change and the Future of Adirondack Alpine Zones
Spend any amount of time above treeline in the High Peaks and you’re sure to notice a few things: an abundance of exposed rock, the smell of soggy…
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High Peaks Conditions Report Disclaimer
All forms of outdoor recreation (including, but not limited to, hiking, skiing, watersports, and rock climbing) have a higher level of risk than most ordinary activities, and therefore…
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How to Be Good Visitors in Bear Habitat
There is a common saying among outdoor recreators: “A fed bear is a dead bear.” Studies suggest it takes only three instances of a black bear obtaining human…
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Climate Change and the Alpine Zone
Adirondack alpine zones are special places. If you’ve ever stood on the exposed rock on an Adirondack Mountain summit, you know what awe-inspiring and precious places they are.…
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ADK Releases 5th Edition of Central Trails Guidebook
November 25, 2025—The Adirondack Mountain Club (ADK) is pleased to announce the release of the fifth edition of Central Trails. It is a substantial revision of the fourth…
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Avoiding Bug Bites: The ABCs of Prevention
If you’ve already read the companion to this blog, “New York’s Most UN-Wanted: 3 Bugs to Avoid” you’ve already learned about the various diseases three common New York…
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New York’s Most UN-Wanted: 3 Bugs to Avoid
Summer’s around the corner. That means more adventures to mountain summits, paddles on backcountry ponds, and nights camping under the stars. But when it comes to being outdoors…
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Benefits of Visitor Use Management
Since the creation of some of the first parks and protected areas in the United States, including the Catskill Park (1885) and the Adirondack Park (1892), land managers,…
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Gear Review: Altai Hok Skis
If you haven’t heard of “Altai Hok,” you are not alone. What is an “Altai Hok” and its origin? According to the website, the skis were inspired by…