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ALBANY — This is the second 2023 I Love NY Fall Foliage Report for New York state, for the week of Sept. 20 to 26, issued on Wednesday, Sept. 20. The
We are blessed to live in a place full of beauty, natural resources and recreational opportunities. With this gift comes a responsibility to take care of the ec
Ben Pepper, a Battle of the Bulge veteran, will be the the grand marshal for the Westport Memorial Day Parade, one of the items in this week's community news.
zack.floss@gmail.com âTis the season of icy, crusty, wet conditions, as seen at a trailhead parking area. (Photo provided by Zack Floss) As much as I hate to admit it, this spectacular winter is starting to wind down. Last week’s warmer weather marked the first major thaw of a season that has held out admirably for those of us who like to play in the snow. While we hopefully have plenty of winter fun to look forward to, it’s important to remember that we’re moving into the late winter season in the Adirondacks, which brings with it some significant considerations when we think ab...
(Photo provided by Zack Floss) As of late last week, the Adirondack Mountain Club temporarily closed the Loj and the High Peaks Information Center due to COVID-19. This sort of closure is by no means a surprise at this point in the pandemic. We’ve seen it happen to a number of restaurants and stores in the area, and each has had its own impact on the community. The closure of the Loj, though, and especially the HPIC had a different sort of effect this week. It limited a critical source of information and access to the High Peaks wilderness —Â one that I think many often take for grante...