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This weekly report of outdoor recreation conditions in the Adirondacks is compiled each Thursday afternoon.
Contribute Your Knowledge: Send observations, corrections, updates, and suggestions to adkalmanack@gmail.com.
Adirondack Outdoor Conditions Report (June 29)
Adirondack Outdoor Recreation Conditions Report (June 22)
This weekly report of outdoor recreation conditions in the Adirondacks is compiled each Thursday afternoon.
Contribute Your Knowledge: Send observations, corrections, updates, and suggestions to adkalmanack@gmail.com.
Lake George ‘Million Dollar Beach’ Closed Again by E coli
After several false starts this season, Million Dollar Beach in Lake George is closed again — just two weeks from the Fourth of July holiday — as a number of concerned towns and agencies run tests to determine the source of E. coli in the lake.
“This is an unprecedented occurrence on our lake that demands a swift response,” said Lake George Mayor Robert Blais in a news release from the state Department of Environmental Conservation. “The Village of Lake George has committed all available staff and resources and is working closely with DEC to resolve the problem and protect our beautiful lake.” » Continue Reading.
Adirondack Outdoor Recreation Conditions (June 15)
This weekly report of outdoor recreation conditions in the Adirondacks is compiled each Thursday afternoon.
Contribute Your Knowledge: Send observations, corrections, updates, and suggestions to adkalmanack@gmail.com.
Mud, High Waters: Adirondack Outdoor Conditions (June 8)
This weekly report of outdoor recreation conditions in the Adirondacks is compiled each Thursday afternoon.
Contribute Your Knowledge: Send observations, corrections, updates, and suggestions to adkalmanack@gmail.com.
Mud, High Waters, Colder: Current Adirondack Outdoor Conditions (June 1)
This weekly report of outdoor recreation conditions in the Adirondacks is compiled each Thursday afternoon.
Contribute Your Knowledge: Send observations, corrections, updates, and suggestions to adkalmanack@gmail.com.
Current Adirondack Outdoor Conditions (May 25)
This weekly report of outdoor recreation conditions in the Adirondacks is compiled each Thursday afternoon.
Contribute Your Knowledge: Send observations, corrections, updates, and suggestions to adkalmanack@gmail.com.
A Busy Weekend: Current Adirondack Outdoor Conditions (May 18)
This weekly report of outdoor recreation conditions in the Adirondacks is compiled each Thursday afternoon.
Contribute Your Knowledge: Send observations, corrections, updates, and suggestions to adkalmanack@gmail.com.
Rain, Mud: Current Adirondack Outdoor Conditions (May 11)
This weekly report of outdoor recreation conditions in the Adirondacks is compiled by Adirondack Almanack founder and editor John Warren for publication each Thursday afternoon. John’s condensed version for radio can be heard Friday mornings on WSLP Lake Placid, and the stations of North Country Public Radio.
Contribute Your Knowledge: Send observations, corrections, updates, and suggestions to adkalmanack@gmail.com.
DEC Muddy Trail Advisory Urges Hikers To Stay Below 2,500 Feet
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is urging hikers to postpone hikes on trails above 2,500 feet in the Adirondacks until higher elevation trails have dried and hardened.
“Backcountry trails in the highest elevations are still covered in slowly melting ice and snow,” DEC announcement says. “Steep trails with thin soils can become a mix of ice and mud as the ice melts and frost leaves the ground, making the trails slippery and vulnerable to erosion by hikers.”
DEC asks hikers to help avoid damage to hiking trails and sensitive high elevation vegetation by avoiding trails above 2,500 feet, particularly high elevation trails in the Dix, Giant, and High Peaks Wilderness Areas, especially the following trails: » Continue Reading.
Cold Rain, Snow, Mud: Adirondack Conditions This Weekend (May 4)
This weekly report of outdoor recreation conditions in the Adirondacks is compiled by Adirondack Almanack founder and editor John Warren for publication each Thursday afternoon. John’s condensed version for radio can be heard Friday mornings on WSLP Lake Placid, and the stations of North Country Public Radio.
Contribute Your Knowledge: Send observations, corrections, updates, and suggestions to adkalmanack@gmail.com.
It’s Mud Season: Current Adirondack Outdoor Conditions (Apr 27)
This weekly report of outdoor recreation conditions in the Adirondacks is compiled by Adirondack Almanack founder and editor John Warren for publication each Thursday afternoon. John’s condensed version for radio can be heard Friday mornings on WSLP Lake Placid, and the stations of North Country Public Radio.
Contribute Your Knowledge: Send observations, corrections, updates, and suggestions to adkalmanack@gmail.com.
Deep Snow On Summits: Current Adirondack Conditions (Apr 20)
This weekly report of outdoor recreation conditions in the Adirondacks is compiled by Adirondack Almanack founder and editor John Warren for publication each Thursday afternoon. John’s condensed version for radio can be heard Friday mornings on WSLP Lake Placid, and the stations of North Country Public Radio.
Contribute Your Knowledge: Send observations, corrections, updates, and suggestions to adkalmanack@gmail.com.
High Waters: Current Adirondack Trail Conditions (Apr 13)
This weekly report of outdoor recreation conditions in the Adirondacks is compiled by Adirondack Almanack founder and editor John Warren for publication each Thursday afternoon. John’s condensed version for radio can be heard Friday mornings on WSLP Lake Placid, and the stations of North Country Public Radio.
Contribute Your Knowledge: Send observations, corrections, updates, and suggestions to adkalmanack@gmail.com.
Residential Brush Burning Prohibited Through May 14
Residential brush burning is prohibited through May 14 across New York State.
Due to the lack of snow cover over much of the state and with rising temperatures forecast for the coming weeks, conditions for wildfires could be heightened. » Continue Reading.
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Latest Adirondack News
- Plans For Ti Star Trek Expansion
- Betty Little Won't Seek Re-Election
- Saranac Lake Sunrise Hub Striking
- Sheehan: Make Boat Inspections Mandatory
- Esports Gamers Competing At Paul Smiths
- Historic Saranac Lake Gets Major Grant
- Wine Bar For Empty SL Storefront
- SL Development Board Approves Three Projects
- Clinton Co Raising Public Transit Fares
- Trump Admin Works to Hurt 750k Poor
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