I can’t resist making fun of these silly folks.
Fresh fall leaves, Mr. Guttmann said, are “crunchy and cool,” and mud is “black dough that squishes up between your toes.” Dennis Slattengren, a 60-year-old nudist who owns a vending machine route and who was at least wearing shorts for this trek, savored the texture of silt [...]

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Special Detail Scheduled to Patrol Eastern High Peaks Wilderness This Weekend
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Denise M. Sheehan announced today that a special enforcement detail will be patrolling the Eastern High Peaks Wilderness on the weekend of August 18-20, 2006, to ensure compliance with regulations requiring overnight users to store all [...]

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Take Notice of High Water Levels Due to Recent Heavy Rains
(Adirondacks - Region 5 - Notices)
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is advising people to take caution if planning outdoors activities or planning to camp at State campgrounds this holiday weekend due to recent heavy rains in certain impacted areas. High [...]

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Updated Info Current Interior Conditions in the Adirondack High Peaks Region
ADIRONDACK BACKCOUNTRY ADVISORY
Please be advised that due to recent heavy rains the following conditions exist in the backcountry of the Adirondacks:

Water levels are high in streams, rivers, ponds and lakes.
Low water crossings may not be accessible
Trails along waterways, and in low areas, may be flooded.
All [...]

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Back in February, I mentioned the land deal that formed the newest Adirondack recreation area, the Sable Highlands Working Forest. This was exciting since I consider the area involved my backyard. Most people are familiar with Lyon Mountain and adding this great hike to the list of “Forever Wild” is just fantastic. [...]

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Spring conditions reign in the North Country. Recent rains have not been enough to call for a formal mud advisory, but there are still concerns regarding trail conditions. Many Canadians have been observed heading South and recent strengthening of the Loonie has everyone looking for a big rush. In anticipation of a [...]

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Thanks to HAYDK for the update on this season’s parking and shuttle information for the Garden Trailhead into the High Peaks. This is one of the busiest and most popular trailheads in the Adirondacks. The lot is filled most of the summer so hikers should prepare for using the shuttle for access.
Commencing Friday [...]

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