Leave No Trace: Outdoor Ethics for the Adirondacks and Beyond
The outdoors belongs to everyone, and protecting it is a shared responsibility. Whether you're exploring a local park, venturing into the backcountry, or camping for the weekend, Leave…
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The outdoors belongs to everyone, and protecting it is a shared responsibility. Whether you're exploring a local park, venturing into the backcountry, or camping for the weekend, Leave…
Exploring the Adirondacks with your dog can be a rewarding way to enjoy the outdoors together. But before hitting the trail, it’s important to make sure your dog…
Daily Rates Full Day Non-Member: $25 Full Day Member: $10 Half Day - After 1 p.m. Half Day Non-Member: $15 Half Day Member: $6 Multi-Day/Full Week Non-Member Price:…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Lake Placid, N.Y. (June 30, 2026)—The Adirondack Mountain Club (ADK) is pleased to announce the sale of the Cascade Welcome Center to Noonmark Holdings, marking an exciting new…