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Craig McGowan
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Craig grew up 15 minutes north of the Blue Line and is a lifetime visitor to the Adirondack Park. His favorite outdoor activities include cross-country skiing, hiking, and canoeing. He currently serves as AWA Treasurer.

AWA Supports Trail Usage Research

March 30, 2025
Craig McGowan
Uncategorized
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…
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Wild Thoughts Podcast #10: AWA in 2024

November 25, 2024
Craig McGowan
Expansion, Knowledge, News
Wild Thoughts Podcast
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…
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The Wild West vs. the Reserved North

October 25, 2022
Craig McGowan
Enjoyment, Opinion
Permits

Almost any kind of backcountry experience in Algonquin requires some kind of permit. You need to reserve campsites and parking spots. In addition, since Algonquin is such a popular destination, you need to make plans well in advance.

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Boreas Ponds - Craig McGowan

We Need to Take a Long View

December 24, 2016
Craig McGowan
Expansion, Protection
Boreas Ponds
My first real wilderness experience in the Adirondacks came in 1969 when a group of us climbed Mt. Marcy on a summer weekend. Back then we saw perhaps one or…
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