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Sunday, November 30, 2008

The North Country National Scenic Trail Info

Here are some links and information regarding the North Country National Scenic Trail.

This came from the DEC Website:

The draft NCNST Plan/GEIS for the Adirondacks will be the subject of 3 public meetings:

Wednesday, December 5th, 6:30-8:30pm, DEC Office, 232 Hudson St., Warrensburg.

Thursday, December 6th, 6:30-8:30pm, Town/Village Office Bldg., 13149 State Route 12, Boonville.

Friday, December 7th, 2-4pm, DEC Central Office, PA-129A, 625 Broadway, Albany

Website with all the information you need including the draft plan: The North Country National Scenic Trail

Also the public comment period ends on 2/15/2008

So if you have issues with this plan you will want to read the draft plan on the DEC website and make sure to make your comments to the contacts specified on the DEC Website

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Practice the 7 Rules of leave no trace

1. PLAN AHEAD AND PREPARE Know the regulations and special considerations for the area you'll visit.Prepare for extreme weather, hazards, and emergencies.Travel in groups of less than ten people to minimize impacts.

2. TRAVEL AND CAMP ON DURABLE SURFACES Hike in the middle of the trail; stay off of vegetation.Camp in designated sites where possible.In other areas, don't camp within 150 feet of water or a trail.

3. DISPOSE OF WASTE PROPERLY Pack out all trash (including toilet paper), leftover food, and litter.Use existing privies, or dig a cat hole five to fix inches deep, then cover the hole.Wash yourself and dishes at least 150 feet from water.

4. LEAVE WHAT YOU FIND Leave rocks, plants, and other natural objects as you find them.Let photos, drawings, or journals help capture your memories.Do not build structures or furniture or dig trenches.

5. MINIMIZE CAMPFIRE IMPACTSUse a portable stove to avoid the lasting impact of a campfire.Where fires are permitted, use existing fire rings and only collect downed wood.Burn all fires to ash, put out campfires completely, then hide traces of fire.

6. RESPECT WILDLIFEObserve wildlife from a distance.Avoid wildlife during mating, nesting, and other sensitive times.Control pets at all times, and clean up after them.

7. BE CONSIDERATE OF OTHER VISITORSRespect other visitors and protect the quality of their experience.Let natural sounds prevail; avoid loud sounds and voices.Be courteous and yield to other users on the trail.