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DEC Offering a “Becoming an Outdoors-Woman” Workshop

July 14th, 2009 · 1 Comment · News

This is a very cool program and it’s coming to the Adirondacks. Check it out.

Popular workshops give women the chance to learn outdoor skills such as shooting, archery, fly fishing, hunting, canoeing, kayaking, and outdoor photography

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.

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Our Great National Playground

May 20th, 2009 · 1 Comment · Adirondack Life

The Adirondacks - Our Great National PlaygroundMemorial 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!

HIKER PARKING SHUTTLE
& GARDEN PARKING LOT INFORMATION

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Sable Highlands – Interim Recreation Management Plan

May 8th, 2009 · No Comments · News

Wednesday’s meeting at the Saranac Town Hall was at full-capacity. I think every chair in the building was being used for this informational meeting introducing the NYS DEC’s Interim Recreation Management Plan for the Sable Highlands conservation easement Public Use Areas and Linear Recreation Corridors. Simply put, NYS has purchased conservation easements on privately owned land and is charged with the implementation and management of public recreational use.

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