The Adirondack Park is one of New York's best assets -- a place to get away from it all, take in the stunning views, and take part in activities like skiing or boating or hiking, depending on the time of year.

The popularity of the mountain range as a getaway dates back for over a century, with wealthy families building the "great camps" there in the 1800s. But in recent years, the tallest mountains in the adirondacks have gotten more and more popular as people try to become 46ers, the title earned by summiting the 46 highest peaks.

That popularity has lead to overcrowding on the trails and in the parking lots at trail heads, making for a less pleasant experience for hiking, and also creates some environmental concerns. 

So now, the Adirondack Park Agency and the Department of Environmental Conservation have created a High Peaks Management plan to try to balance access with preservation. 

The DEC’s director of Outdoor Recreation, Laura DiBetta, and director of DEC’s Division of Lands and Forests, Rob Davies, join Solomon Syed on In Focus to discuss the plan.