During the course of the last year, much has been written about why the Boreas Ponds Tract should be classified as Wilderness by the Adirondack Park Agency (APA), but it…
On behalf of Adirondack Wilderness Advocates, it is an honor to be presented with the Paul Schaefer Wilderness Award. We are thrilled that our efforts in the Boreas Ponds classification…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Saranac Lake, New York – A local environmental group’s analysis of public comments submitted to the Adirondack Park Agency (APA) has revealed a high level of public…
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…
It has taken me many moons to develop my thoughts on the Boreas Ponds Tract, a large parcel of land within the Adirondack Park that was recently purchased by New…
Why are we attracted to the backcountry? Some go there for exercise and recreation. Others go to take pictures and to breathe the fresh air. But I don’t believe our…
Although I have lived in the Adirondack Park for the last 5 years, my love affair with the Adirondacks goes much further back than that. I have been coming to…
If you’re looking for a cross-country skiing destination this winter, might I suggest skiing Gulf Brook Road to Boreas Ponds?! While comparable in distance to traveling to Lake Colden in…
My name is Janelle, and I am a wilderness advocate. If anyone knows anything about me it’s that I love wild nature. I love everything about it: from the tops…
After attending APA public hearings and reading articles from Access the Adirondacks, I can’t help but question, “Am I the bad guy thinking the Boreas Ponds Tract should be a…
As an Adirondack resident who moved to the park to have a more quiet lifestyle, wilderness advocacy is something I am passionate about. It is my belief that it is…
I might have abandoned the idea of reaching South Pond had I not caught a glimpse of it through the trees, right at that critical moment of decision. There it…