Adirondack Eskers
Eskers are neat remnants of the glaciers which once covered the Adirondacks and other northern climes. They were formed when the glaciers melted, creating streams of water laden with silt.…
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.
The Pharoah Lake Wilderness – A Recovered Jewel
In late May, Amy and I went for a jaunt in the nearly-15,000-acre Pharoah Lake Wilderness in the southeast portion of the Adirondack Park. This lightly-visited tract may not have…
Evelyn Greene, Denizen of the Forest Preserve, 1940 – 2025
A couple of years ago, my partner Amy and I led a treasured guest on a bushwhack towards our inholding deep in the High Peaks. Two miles of not inconsiderable…
Thank you for supporting our “No Motors in Wilderness” petition
Update: June 6, 2025 Dear AWA Supporters: In a memo released today, the Adirondack Park Agency (APA) announced that it has listened to all our shared comments and concerns about…
In Wake of Whitney Park News, New York State Needs to Step Up
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, June 6, 2025 Keene, N.Y. – In the wake of news that the 36,000-acre Whitney Park is under contract to be purchased by a developer, Adirondack…
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…
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!