Do You Poop in the Woods? Here's How to Keep our ADKS Clean!

With the long Memorial Day Weekend here, we're pretty lucky. Nature lovers in Upstate New York are surrounded by thousands of acres of pristine beauty that can't be found anywhere else in the country. And whether you plan on hiking the Adirondacks, camping in the Berkshires, or settling in the Catskills, the NYS DEC wants you to know there's a proper way to "handle your business" when nature calls.

I know I wouldn't like it if a bear came into my house, dropped a deuce, and then didn't clean up after. The same thing applies when we're in their home - which happens to be the forest. So do nature (and the rest of us) a favor, and follow the DEC's step-by-step guide on how to properly poop in the woods.

NYS DEC's 5-Step Guide to Pooping in the Woods

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See Rachael Ray's Must Visit Eateries In The Adirondacks

Whether you are a Capital Region lifer or new to the area, the quest to find the best places to eat is an endless one. Sometimes, you just need ideas from an expert to find a destiation for that next great meal. That perfect expert for the Adirondacks is celeb chef and Upstate New York native Rachael Ray. Born in Glens Falls, she grew up in Lake George and still has a home in the region. Combine her local knowledge with her food expertise, that's how you now Rachel's 4 must visit eateries in her Adirondacks Travel Guide are legit!