hiking

Taking a nice hike in the Adirondacks can be relaxing until something goes wrong. From an unlucky few, at least some New York Forest Rangers were there to help.

It took a Conservation Officer ten days to track down a bear with a bird feeder stuck on its head.

While most of us were grilling and chilling on the Fourth of July, New York Forest Rangers, assistants, climbers and a helicopter were needed to rescue an injured hiker near Lake Placid. Wilderness rescues aren't uncommon in the world of New York Forest Rangers. A t...

Before you throw up your arms in disgust, hear me out. There are several things that are staples in Central and Upstate New York - halfmoons, greens and tomato pie, hiking and camping the Adirondacks, cheering on the Orangemen, running the Boilermaker. Everyone rants and raves about it all; how great the food tastes or how fun the great outdoors is.

Rescuers have to ascend and descend the Adirondacks highest peaks in three feet of snow and ice.

We have bad news if your Mother's Day tradition is to go to Trenton Falls for a hike and a picnic with family, as they will be closed to the public again this year.

The new project will include building 150 campsites, new multi-use trails, nearly 3 miles of road, a new pavilion at Prices Point, a hand-carry boat launch, and other campground infrastructure.

Hey ladies, looking for a rejuvenating break that's not too far from home? Well, clear your calendar because we found something that's perfect in Old Forge.

State and local agencies came up with a parking registration program that will prevent parked cars from clogging the trailheads for popular hikes like Indian Head and and Rainbow Falls.

It doesn't have to be Christmastime to take a trip to a winter wonderland!

Two New York goats are living their best lives, as both important community members at a therapeutic boarding school and as seasoned Adirondack hikers.

When you've done all the regular Halloween stuff and you're ready to really do something different - how about a haunted llama hike?