"This summer, the program will protect three major recreational areas: Saratoga Lake; the Lake Placid, Saranac Lake and Tupper Lake region; and the Fulton Chain of Lakes in the Old Forge area."

I don't know what to say.

"If we work together, it makes it easy."

I used to be 213 and got reassigned 310. Now, I might be 518.... for the rest of my life.

Interview

Weather, trail conditions, and notices - Compiled on June 13, 2013.

"Wilderness" is in the mind.

Plenty of fresh-water.

"Upper Hudson & Cedar Rivers Now Open to Anglers and Paddlers of All Skill Levels"

In principle, I understand how this makes sense, but I also fear the unintended consequences of it.

"I’ll remember this for the rest of my life."

"We owe them so much."

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.

"To reach most of the places where local North Country residents live, you have to take significant spur roads."

"I'm tired of the crap."

"At 6AM, 24 hours after starting, I was home and ready for 24 hours of sleep."

"A lean-to is a 3-sided structure with a roof overhang and open front, traditionally built from logs."

tl/dr

It's a battle for hearts and minds. The "extremist" positions are simply salvos in the psychological battle.

"The particular star that caused this can be seen in the middle of the nebula at 15 magnitude; it is a white dwarf star, and is the remainder of a sunlike star."

"ROBERT FAIRCHILD HIS POWDER HORN MADE ATT LAKE GEORGE AUGUST THE 27 AD 1756."

My backyard.

"Outdoor activities have not only remained at the top of the list of activities that attracted visitors to the region, they have steadily grown in popularity as a draw."

Now Open.

Only if it serves his needs.

"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.