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.
Courtesy of the U.S. Forest Service
The Mirror Lake Highway sees more than two million visitors annually, offering the promise of an escape into nature for sight-seers, hikers and campers alike.
But at one of its most popular trailheads and parking areas, solitude can seem hard to find, with parked cars overflowing sometimes a mile or more and improvised parking spots heading into the underbrush.
U.S. Forest Service officials recently announced plans to revamp the Crystal Lake trailhead, more than doubling the size of the parking lot, providing a designated area for search and rescue personnel and improving miles of nearby trails.
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Outside Scoop
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January night skies are full of exciting action. You will be able to see the planets Jupiter and Saturn above, Mars is an easy spot, and there is a chance to view Mercury. There are six January constellations in the nighttime sky that can be scanned from your own backyard. Many of the bright stars overhead in winter appear in the east, and these are often some of the most recognizable constellations, such as Orion and Taurus.