Exploring a Different Wilderness
On a relatively mild day in mid-January members of the Board of Directors of Adirondack Wilderness Advocates stood on the shore of a remote and wild pond. It was frozen…
Donate Today!
Now is the perfect opportunity to support what matters! This year, AWA has been working to protect the Adirondacks by advocating for your interests on the High Peaks Strategic Planning Advisory Group; creating a visitor use app to educate recreationalists and collect data for local land managers; and working to restore access to Cathead Mountain, an action which could lead to a significant boundary expansion of the Silver Lake Wilderness. But we can’t do this without you! Your gift will support our mission of promoting the knowledge, enjoyment, expansion, and protection of the Adirondack Park’s wildest places.
Knowledge
Sharing the benefits of wilderness to both human and natural communities.
Enjoyment
Promoting the enjoyment of all Adirondack lands and waters through responsible low-impact recreation.
Expansion
Advocating for the expansion of key wilderness areas in the Adirondack Park.
Protection
Serving as a voice for the protection of the Adirondack Park.
Meet Our Newest Board Members
Adirondack Wilderness Advocates has recently added three new members to the Board. Please join us in welcoming Amy, Janelle, and Tim. Read more about our newest Board Members below! Amy…
AWA Supports Trail Usage Research
The State Department of Environmental Conservation, Adirondack Park Agency, several Adirondack conservation groups, and the public have been concerned about trail overuse, crowds, trail degradation, and parking availability. Without hard…
Meet Our Newest Board Members
Adirondack Wilderness Advocates has recently added three new members to the Board. Please join us in welcoming Amy, Janelle, and Tim. Read more about our newest Board Members below! Amy…
Thank you for supporting our “No Motors in Wilderness” petition
Dear AWA Supporters: The Board of Directors would like to extend our deepest thanks to you. Because of your support and shared advocacy for our values, AWA was able to…
Wild Thoughts Podcast #10: AWA in 2024
In this episode of the Wild Thoughts Podcast, join Adirondack Wilderness Advocates’ board members as we talk about who we are as an organization, what we accomplished this year, and…
Visitor Use Management
Adirondack Wilderness Advocates is working with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, local governments, and other partners to push for a comprehensive visitor use management plan for the High Peaks Region.
Explore the Wilderness!
The wilderness areas of the Adirondack Park are huge and protect many distinct habitats. Get started on your next adventure by learning about each area! Download vintage topographic maps, read historical texts, learn about the management concerns — and more. New area descriptions added frequently!