This place is SO COOL! You can’t fake those smiles.
(Note: Can’t you just imagine yourself here?!)
Compare with the “Lake George” experience as highlighted on The Today Show. (Fake Flyfishing…)
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Which would you choose?
Tags: camp·hike·lake george·paddle·trip report
This is a very cool program and it’s coming to the Adirondacks. Check it out.
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is now offering one of its very popular “Becoming an Outdoors-Woman” workshops on September 18 – 20, 2009, at the Silver Bay YMCA on Lake George, Warren County.
“These workshops are particularly important in teaching participants useful outdoors skills, introducing them to fun and challenging activities and encouraging them to connect with nature,” said DEC Commissioner Pete Grannis.
Memorial Weekend is the traditional beginning of our Summer travel season here in the Adirondacks.
It’s not like we will be overrun, but most popular trailheads will be packed.
Plan ahead, check the Current Conditions, and consider hiking trails outside the High Peaks Area. Stay Safe – maybe I’ll see ya out there!
The NYS DEC announced the formation of an interagency “Quiet Waters Working Group for the Adirondack Park”.
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Pete Grannis and Adirondack Park Agency (APA) Chairman Curt Stiles today announced the formation of an interagency “Quiet Waters Working Group for the Adirondack Park.” The working group will evaluate lakes, ponds and rivers in the Park for potential designation as “quiet water,” meaning that motorized craft would be prohibited.
The working group will be comprised of staff from DEC and APA, and will actively solicit input from local officials, community groups, outfitters, sportsmen, and other stakeholders.
Alright everyone, form a circle, join your hands, and let’s do some inputting!
“There are too few places in the Adirondacks where paddlers can experience the tranquility of a motorless water body,” Commissioner Grannis said. “With the increasing popularity of paddling, DEC wants to explore the possibility of expanding ‘quiet waters’ opportunities. This is part of our effort to increase opportunities for all recreational users of the Adirondacks. DEC is committed to involving local communities, outfitters, sportsmen and paddlers in this process.”
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First Confirmation of the Aquatic Nuisance Algae in New York State
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Rock Snot. An invasive species of which I have not heard about. Normally I’d be on-board with this sort of thing, but check the suggested methods of preventing the spread. My comments and emphasis in red.
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Amy has an interesting piece about kayaking in The City. NYC paddling? Yup.
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