Editorial
The stars and stripes fly at the Lake Placid Airport as snow covers the upper realms of Whiteface Mountain on Oct. 8, 2020.
(Enterprise photo â Lou Reuter)
MOUNTAIN to teachers of every grade level at the end of Teacher Appreciation Week, which ended Friday. Education is essential, and hard to do well. Thank you, teachers, for all you do. We know there are plenty of times when it seems too hard to go on teaching remotely during a pandemic has been especially draining but know that milions of people like us are behind you, appreciating you and cheering you on.
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MOUNTAIN to nurses of every kind on Nurses Appreciation Week, which began Thursday and ends Wednesday, May 12 the 201st birthday of Florence Nightingale. None of us should ever take nurses for granted, but now, during a global pandemic, is a time to appreciate them all the more. Nursing is super-hard, but we hope it is also rewarding for nurses to know they are doing good for their fellow humans
the Enterprise staff Hikers take in the view from Huckleberry Mountain in winter.
(Provided photo â Jerry Monkman, courtesy of Open Space Institute) (Map provided by New York state)
Hikers take in the view from Huckleberry Mountain in winter.
(Provided photo â Jerry Monkman, courtesy of Open Space Institute) JOHNSBURG New York state has acquired 1,263 acres of land in the Warren County town of Johnsburg in the southeast Adirondacks, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced Friday. The parcel includes Huckleberry Mountain, a peak that tops 2,400 feet. Cliffs on its south and southwest sides face the taller Crane Mountain, which is already part of the state Forest Preserve.
Photo Credit: Jerry Monkman Courtesy
of the Open Space Institute
May 07, 2021 New York State has purchased 1,200 acres in southern Adirondacks, including Huckleberry Mountain in Johnsburg.
Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced the land acquisition in a press release today. The state used the Environmental Protection Fund to purchase the property for $770,000 from the Open Space Institute, a conservation group based in New York.
In the governor s release, DEC Commissioner Basil Seggos applauded the acquisition. Protecting this pristine parcel will connect more hikers and outdoor enthusiasts to the outdoors and ensure future generations of visitors have the chance to experience the scenic wonder of this mountain area, while also preserving sensitive habitats for wildlife, Seggos said.
High Peaks draped in clouds and a dusting of fresh spring snow. Photo of the Day archive: Sue Cameron, Lake Placid NY.
Apr 30, 2021
Expect to encounter a little rain, and even some mixed-precipitation and the possibility of a little snow at the higher elevations. Tomorrow looks to be chilly, and blustery. Expect to encounter blowdown and keep an eye on the weather forecast.
Muddy conditions continue, especially in the Central Adirondacks including the High Peaks. The DEC mud season advisory remains in effect, so avoid hiking above about 2,500 feet, especially in the High Peaks, Giant Mountain, McKenzie Mountain and Sentinel Range Wilderness Areas.
A Fisherman on Lake Eaton in Long Lake NY Under Changable Weather Spring Skies. Archive Photoof the Day by Nancie Battaglia
Apr 22, 2021
Much of the region was hit with several inches of snow this week, and no doubt a few die-hards strapped on their skis for one last glide over the smoothest terrain in the Central Adirondacks where some areas received as much as 5 or 6 inches. That’s mostly gone now, or will be tomorrow.
Muddy conditions will remain for this weekend, although areas outside the Central Adirondacks and High Peaks remain dry enough for some good hiking. DEC mud season advisory remains in effect, so avoid hiking above about 2,500 feet, especially in the High Peaks, Giant Mountain, McKenzie Mountain and Sentinel Range Wilderness Areas.