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A new online survey is up and running that seeks information about the experiences of hikers on the trails of the Forest Preserve in the Adirondack Park. The 2026 Adirondack Forest Preserve Hiker Survey will run from May through October.

More info: https://www.newyorkalmanack.com/2026/05/adirondack-forest-hiker-survey/

In 1882 several Barnum and Bailey's Circus elephants rampaged through Troy, NY while being led to their circus train in Green Island, killing two.

https://www.newyorkalmanack.com/2026/05/troy-great-elephant-rampage-1882/