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 […]

This Month in ADK History: The Summit Stewardship Program

June 15, 2022 ADK has been teaching people how to explore and protect New York’s […]

Mt Jo Long Trail Project Enters Year Two

June 14, 2022 Professional and volunteer trail crews organized by ADK are returning to Mt […]

Drone Photography: Rules, Ethics, and Benefits

 The following is from the 2020 Mar/Apr edition of Adirondac Magazine Text and Photographs by […]