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Hilarious.

"DEC Urges New Yorkers Not To Disturb Fawns and Other Young Wildlife"

Like racing against each other in a marathon.... who will crack first?

Follow Officer Light on Strava.

"This isn’t our border."

Uh.... OK.

Not likely to happen.

"Paddle, paddle, paddle!"

"The Sixer program is being paid for with donations and through the sale of hats and tee-shirts." - I think I have everything it takes, except the desire.

Uh..... LOL.

Weather, trail conditions, and notices - Compiled on May 16, 2013.

Individual theaters get their own fundraiser.... I guess that's fair. BTW, The Strand in Plattsburgh? Didn't they just get some money?

"Connecting local food to local folks!"

"With over 125 multi-use trails statewide, the 2.2 million trail users tallied in the count are only the tip of the iceberg."

"The Adirondack Park Invasive Plant Program (APIPP) serves as the Adirondack Partnership for Regional Invasive Species Management (PRISM) whose mission is to protect the Adirondack region from the negative impacts of non-native invasive species."

Eh, it kills a few minutes.

"Common causes of accidents are things such as hitting a rock or tree stump hidden beneath the snow cover, or travelling too fast and losing control and hitting a tree or other solid object, or being thrown from the vehicle."

"In 2012, lake stewards were posted at five launches around Lake George: Dunham's Bay, Norowal Marina, Hague Town Launch, Rogers Rock, and Mossy Point. Lake stewards recorded 6,972 boats during the 2012 season."

I wonder if Fed-money flows for this project?

"The prosecutors had acceded to Keyes' requests: a cup of Americano coffee, a peanut butter Snickers and a cigar (for later)."

"Garrow would become the state's most infamous serial killer, charged with the death of four people and suspected of many more murders and rapes."

NYC goes to the general fund.

I did not read or delve into this at all.

"Eight years and very little accomplished."

"20% increase in visitation over the disappointing 2011-12 season."

"Trade of Adirondack property would allow mine to grow, keep jobs"

"Wherever you are in the Adirondacks, do you see the hiking, paddling, climbing and camping opportunities around you as an economic engine?"

Look, ANCA has economic-skin in the game - that much is obvious. So why is everyone surprised about their advocacy?

When demand outstrips supply, clearly, the price is too low.

Nature always surprises me.

"As the final resting spot for abolitionist John Brown, the John Brown Farm and Gravesite encompasses the original 244 acres purchased by the Browns in 1849."

I think they will have semi-nice weather for their action.

"What do you do with a 141-mile stretch of rail bed that cuts through one of the nation’s greatest parks?"

It's actually quite a challenge to ID and photograph sparrows.

"Tupper Lake lodging owners get heated; Saranac Lake supporters speak out"

"First in rustic tents and later in elaborate resorts, city dwellers took to the Adirondacks to explore the joys of the wilderness"

"Old Forge is 'Adirondack Base Camp' for visitors who launch out near and far seeking everything from serenity to adventure."

"As part of their latest promotional campaign, the marketing arm of NY State, Empire State Development, has partnered with Orbitz on a video series promoting the Empire State offerings on Orbitz.com/NYState."

"90% of travelers watch online videos."

"Well, here's the good news: There's a lot of growth potential."

"So what is the ARTC doing to promote the Adirondack experience?"

"Nearly two dozen business owners and event promoters touted their plans and lobbied supervisors on the Occupancy Tax Coordination Committee for a piece of the bed tax pie."

"Village may create French-English signage"

Better than being on the govt buildings.

"To tax people who are supporting our community, our Park, our existence - at a time when we're in a recession - I think is one of the craziest ideas I've ever heard in my life."