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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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What to Watch in the AMR’s “Permitting Pilot”

April 6, 2021
Ari Epstein
Protection
High Peaks Wilderness, Permits
1 Comment
Adirondack websites and social media are abuzz with news of a new pilot permit program that the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and Adirondack Mountain Reserve (AMR)…
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Protecting the Wilderness with Positive Reinforcement

November 8, 2020
Pete Nelson
Knowledge, Protection
High Peaks Wilderness, Permits
The busy season in the Adirondacks is winding down, but with a bang.  The Coronavirus pandemic, which depressed visitation for the first part of the summer, has clearly caused a…
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