This Month in ADK History: Johns Brook Lodge

July 20, 2022 By Henry Liebers, Cascade Welcome Center Coordinator Two years after ADK’s incorporation, […]

How to Start Hiking

So, you’d like to take up hiking. You may be motivated by the growing popularity of hiking, health benefits, including stress reduction and improved fitness, or just looking for a new adventure! No matter your reason, taking up hiking is a great idea. Let’s talk about how to get started.

Too Hot to Handle?

By Tom Welch, M.D. I write this column as we end one of the warmest […]

10 Essentials: Budget Edition

The 10 Essentials are items considered essential for a safe and successful day hike. We recognize gear costs money, which can be a barrier for some, so these suggestions include lower-cost alternatives. These items are important for safety, but that doesn’t mean they have to be expensive.

ADK Launches Free Naturalist Programs at Cascade Welcome Center, Heart Lake

June 27, 2022 Starting July 2, ADK will resume its popular naturalist-led walks and programs […]

What is a Sustainable Trail?

By Andrew Hamlin, Former Trails Coordinator If you’ve hiked in the Adirondack Park before, chances […]