OK Slip Falls

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Acquisition of Former Finch Pruyn Lands
Largest Addition to the State Forest Preserve in 117 Years

http://www.dec.ny.gov/lands/42077.html

These unique assets include:
Essex Chain of Lakes and Hudson River: With 11 lakes and ponds interconnected or within portaging distance of each other, the Essex Chain will provide a seven-mile canoe route, and a much anticipated paddling experience within easy reach of the traveling public. A long history of fish stocking that includes brook trout and landlocked salmon will provide outstanding fishing. A 5-mile stretch of the Hudson River runs along the east side of the Essex Chain Parcel, completing an uninterrupted, "forever wild" stretch of river over 20 miles in length. The river provides a premier opportunity for day rafting, canoeing, kayaking, fishing and overnight river trips. Along with the area including the Cedar River, which runs through the southern portion of the Essex Chain Tract, and a portion of the popular Indian River, a new Wild Rivers Area encompassing the wildest and among the most scenic stretches of the Hudson River will be created. The area continues for nearly 15 miles down the Hudson Gorge, past the OK Slip Falls, one of the most spectacular waterfalls in the Adirondack Park, and part of a 2,800-acre property that will be made available to the public for hiking and other outdoor activities. This magnificent stretch of the Hudson River will become an incredible destination for visitors seeking this unique and limited wild rivers experience, bringing people to the communities of Indian Lake, Blue Mountain Lake, Long Lake, Newcomb and Minerva to seek accommodations and supplies.

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So when will it become public. The car is running and the cooler is full!
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My sources tell me 2013, with access to the public on October 1, 2013. Group Outing?
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This indicates it may be as early as this fall.

http://www.adirondackdailyenterprise.co ... l?nav=5008
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This would be a definite NYFalls outing when it happens.
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Drove by the access road over vacation last week. Northern Frontier has refurbished their cottage at the end of the road and there is a nice new sign at the roadside with their name on it. Used to be it was just an unmarked dirt road with a ramshackle building next to it. Not sure what that means or when those changes were done. From the map above, it looks to be that the entire area that Northern Frontier used to occupy is now considered state land. They had several buildings and other improvements (bridges, trails,etc) back there, I wonder what will become of them? I also wonder if they are just going to be shoved out, or if they will be allowed to stay there, but I kinda doubt that. Will definitely be watching closely. Planning a trip up there mid-October, so if it's open by then, will definitely be stopping by.
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