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With its rugged mountains and wild waterways, the Adirondacks have long been a tourism destination for those seeking to explore this grand landscape. From the Great Camps, to rugged lean-tos, rustic adventures have defined the Adirondack experience for generations. And while the story of tourism in the Adirondacks is one to celebrate, the realities around class and wealth and racial disparity are more complicated chapters that need more attention. So it was great to see the Adirondack Diversity Initiative(ADI) team up with the Travel Unity organization to bring their Annual Summit on Diversity in Tourism to the Adirondack villages of Lake Placid and Tupper Lake this past October.

Photography has been a passion which has interested me from an early age. Most of my photos of nature have never been seen and were only meant for myself and my family. However, two years ago I decided to step out of my comfort zone and start a public Instagram account, NewYorkTrails.

Wintertime is peaceful in the Adirondack Park. It is a bit quieter as you will see less people braving the trails covered in snow. Also, you are more likely to see some iconic Adirondack wildlife. When you're out and about in the Park, keep your eyes peeled for some of these winter loving Adirondack animals.

As temperatures drop and the snow continues to fall, remember that the Adirondack Park offers a wide variety of winter activities outside the most popular peaks for outdoor enthusiasts, adventure seekers and families alike. Before revisiting your favorite area, think about expanding your list of possible explorations and take full advantage of the six-million acres the Park has to offer. These three places are sure to enhance your appreciation of the full Adirondack winter experience.

The Adirondack Council is pleased to welcome Julia Champagne as our 2019 Clarence Petty Legislative Intern, who is working in our Albany office. Below is a blog that Julia wrote to introduce herself.

Adirondack Conservation News is a collection of the most current events taking place in New York’s Adirondack Park, a unique national treasure and legacy we inherited over 100 years ago, that we have to protect for future generations. Adirondack News aims to highlight both threats and opportunities concerning the Park’s ecological integrity, wild character and community vibrancy.

In 2018 the status of the Adirondacks as a national treasure was reaffirmed when Wilderness areas were expanded, junk oil trains were removed, and the Adirondack Council and partners went to court and successfully forced the Federal Environmental Protection Agency to comply with an important part of the Clean Air Act that protects the Adirondacks from Acid Rain. It has been a critical year in Adirondack conservation.

The Adirondack Council is pleased to welcome Casey Marvel our new Policy Fellow who is working in our Albany office. Enjoy the blog that Casey wrote to introduce himself.

Looking to 2019 with hope for an even brighter future for the Adirondack Park. Our Adirondack legacy is a product of our constant yearning to do more and do better every day for the next generation. We have so much work left to do, so please join the Adirondack Council in fighting to build upon that legacy. Here are just a few efforts that give me hope for 2019.

The Adirondack Park is an example of how people and wildlands can thrive together. It's a unique patchwork of public and private lands that host 105 towns and villages and is home to over 130,000 permanent and 200,000 seasonal residents, and 10 million visitors yearly. It's also a safe haven for wildlife, it filters our air and water and mitigates the impacts of climate change. However, overuse is a problem that needs to be solved to protect this special place for future generations.