March/April 2010 Issue:

The land war
Controversies in the town of Black Brook stir opposition to the Adirondack Park Agency.

Hurry up, Dad!
Naturalist Ed Kanze lets his kids lead the way on a snowshoe adventure.

Tragedy of the trout
The Adirondack Park has lost most of its native brookies, thanks in part to stocking practices.

Winter woods and waters
Editor Phil Brown and friends ski to a pair of backcountry ponds in the Blue Ridge Wilderness.

Showdown at Stillwater
The Thompson family accuses the state of closing access to the isolated hamlet of Beaver River.

High-water heaven
A whitewater enthusiast shares six of his favorite spring river trips.

Paying tribute to Clarence
Readers respond to the loss of Clarence Petty, the legendary conservationist who died at 104.

Western skiing
Publisher Tom Woodman enjoys good snow and scenic woods on the BREIA trails just west of the Park.

Risk on the rock
Don Mellor contemplates the attraction and danger of climbing cliffs alone and without a rope.

Shots in the Park
Long Laker Johnathan Esper embarks on a career of adventure photography.

Uplands fight
Subdivision proposals near Lake George rekindle the debate over upland development.

Towers in jeopardy
State officials recommend removing old fire towers from Hurricane and St. Regis mount

PLUS our regular Features:

News Briefs
Park Perspectives
Talk of the Towns
Outside Scoop
Wild Side
It’s Debatable
Editorial
Letters
Viewpoints
Birdwatch
Outdoor Skills
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