The most recent headlines from around the Adirondacks, with a focus on the environment, communities and recreation in the Adirondack region of Northern New York state.
Tariffs on tulips: An Adirondack business hit hard by trade policies
Ampersand Bulb Co. has turned to letters to representatives and social media to tell her story
Listening to the Adirondacks
Adirondack residents reflect on belonging, bias and what it means to feel welcome at recent listening sessions
Barkeater Trails Alliance to unveil new descent route on East Branch Trails in Keene
Mountain biking network open for spring riding
Rangers assist lost hiker on Blue Mountain
Brush fires burn in five counties around New York state
Hochul, legislature reach late New York budget deal with billions in new spending
Expanded childcare credit, school cellphone ban among key items that went through negotiations
Seagle Festival: Uncovering future opera stars for 110 years
Schroon Lake's Seagle Festival attracts talent from around the world to take part in summer theater season
Newcomb unveils new community hub
Newcomb's $1.9M building at Overlook Park aims to connect community and visitors
Uncovering golf’s rich history in the Adirondack Mountains
Golf courses provide views, jobs and four-season workouts
Johnsburg shapes future for town’s seniors
Town committee launches first-of-its-kind workshop to tackle isolation, transportation and volunteer gaps among older residents
Judge rejects suit to mandate Adirondack lake carrying capacity studies
Court sides with DEC, APA that Adirondack State Land Master Plan does not require state to study carrying capacity of Saranac chain of lakes
Coot Hill: Short hike with big views in the Champlain Valley
Recently added to Champlain Area Trails, Coot Hill climb is less than a mile with minimal effort
Saranac Lake to add 30 electric vehicle charging ports
Once installed, Saranac Lake will have the most municipally-owned chargers in the Adirondack Park
State recognizes Jay for climate work
Adirondack town reduces carbon footprint with energy efficient upgrades, achieves bronze status in Climate Smart Communities program
New $4M Essex County Ag building a compromise for the future
101-year-old historic building will remain next door awaiting preservation
What’s the snowiest place in the Adirondack Park?
What eight years of data from University at Albany's Mesonet weather stations reveal about Adirondack snowfall
Historic Saranac Lake could see loss of $250K in grant funds under latest federal cuts
Radical changes within the Institute of Museum and Library Services are impacting Adirondack institutions
Fires in 10 New York state counties burn more than 37 acres
Rangers respond to cold and wet hikers on Whiteface Memorial Highway
Fire destroys historic Elizabethtown funeral home
Heidrick Funeral Home is believed to be oldest continuously run family-owned funeral business in the state, with 196 years of operation
Composting 101: How to turn food waste into garden gold
Some basic tips for learning how to compost food scraps in your backyard or get rid of them through community programs.
A ‘3-helmet day’ of biking, climbing and skiing in spring in the Adirondacks
Taking on a mud season 'nano-triathlon' and squeezing in one last ski
New initiatives bring hope for affordable rentals in the Eastern Adirondacks
New state programs aim to create up to 50 long-term rentals by rehabbing old apartments and building new accessory dwelling units
Generations of ‘rustic simplicity’ at Corlear Bay Club
The history of a generational community nestled on the shores of Lake Champlain near Port Douglass and Keeseville
Pride and prejudice in a small Adirondack town
How Lake Luzerne’s drag queen controversy sparked change, as the community works to heal divides from 2 years ago
A spring bike adventure in the Northern Adirondacks
21-mile loop rides through utility corridor, former railroad bed and logging roads
Federal policy changes: Adirondack updates
Updates from Explorer staff, as we keep track of what's happening
Mobile emergency operations center to support Adirondack communities
Paul Smith's College students design mobile emergency unit that will be used for training and real-life situations
Overdue Seward Mt. hiker found at nearby lean-to
Snowshoe tracks led rangers to 57-year-old missing hiker
Ralph Lane: A guitar legend in the Eastern Adirondacks
A musical journey that begins with playing along to early 1960s country songs
Following last summer’s bear deaths, Old Forge ramps up efforts to protect wildlife from harassment
Violators who feed or harass wildlife in town of Webb could face fines as high as $1,500 per offense
Native lake trout success story in Lake Champlain: stocking to end this year
As wild population thrives, New York, Vermont and feds celebrate milestone in decades-long restoration work
Two Adirondack lakes look to use milfoil-killing herbicide
Eagle Lake, Mountain View Lake go to Adirondack Park Agency for approval to drop milfoil-killing herbicide as smaller lake associations call for state support
Who’s counting? Forest ranger adds to more than 1,000 peaks climbed
Corenne Black has hiked more than 1,000 peaks around the world and still has a lengthy to-do list.
15 ideas for helping the environment this Earth Day
Adirondack-focused actions to get you started
How would dismantling the education department impact Northern NY?
A proposal to eliminate the federal Department of Education is in the works leaving school officials with a lot of unknowns about the future.
Remembering Betsy Folwell
A heartfelt tribute to Betsy Folwell, a gifted Adirondack writer and mentor
OSI looks to buy former Boy Scout camp on Lows Lake
Located in St. Lawrence County, Lows Lake is considered one of the best wilderness paddling and camping destinations in the park
New York updates list of vulnerable fish species
The update includes several Adirondack species including the round whitefish, which has been downgraded from endangered to threatened.
Adirondack Rail Trail sees 92,000 trips in first 6 months
Strong user numbers on par with similar rail-trails
New York’s Climate Change Superfund Act on Trump’s hit list
“There’s no legal basis for what they’re trying to do,” said one legal expert.
Hornbeck Boats branches out to the Land of 10,000 Lakes
Hornbeck Boats, the maker of the iconic Adirondack pack boat, is expanding with a new retail store in Minneapolis opening this month
From blight to bright: Investor perks up Port Henry cornerstone building
A New York City investor's vision breathes new life into Port Henry’s Main Street
Adirondack historic sites gear up for 250th anniversary events
Fort Ticonderoga, Crown Point History Site prep for America250, with celebrations planned to mark key dates around the country's formation
Overcoming the ‘nature gap’
How Lucienne Nicholson is bringing new visitors—and a call to action—into the Adirondacks
Inside New York state’s bid to host 2026 Olympic sliding events
Lake Placid still waiting for final answer from Italian committee about whether the village will be needed as backup site
How can Adirondack communities be more welcoming to all? Let’s talk about it!
Three upcoming opportunities to meet shared NCPR/Adirondack Explorer reporter David Escobar and help shape future work.
Composting efforts spread slowly but steadily
Composting efforts have spread into pockets of the Adirondacks due to grassroots efforts
Adirondack Mountain Reserve permits: Your questions answered
What you need to know about hiking from this High Peaks gateway
Thinking big, building small: Paul Smith’s College students build tiny house
Students tackle affordable housing head-on with capstone project
Adirondack Regional Theatre celebrates 25 years of community, creativity
Group grows from small troupe to vibrant hub with over 100 performances.
Split Rock Mountain’s forgotten quarry and tramway
The hidden trails of Split Rock Mountain Wild Forest reveal a piece of Adirondack history that ended tragically
20 years of Adirondack climbing
Adirondack Climbers' Coalition President Will Roth reflects on changes in the industry over the last 20 years in the Adirondacks.
New DEC chief honors trans ranger in first Adirondack stop
New DEC commissioner honors beloved ranger who died in climbing accident in first appearance in the Adirondacks
White-winged crossbills: A ‘spark bird’
How a winter irruption sparked a lifelong passion for birdwatching
From hiking trails to biking trails, Julia Goren to lead Adirondack Rail Trail Association
Julia Goren will be the next executive director of the Adirondack Rail Trail Association.
New York grapples with economic fallout from U.S.-Canada tariff dispute
North Country Chamber leader Garry Douglas looks ahead to rebuilding economic ties and restoring cross-border cooperation with Canadians.
An Adirondack dream come true: Pursuing a yearlong quest to photograph each day’s sunrise
For 100 days and counting, the now-retired founder of Champlain Area Trails has greeted the sunrise with a camera in hand
Carol MacKinnon Fox joins the Adirondack Explorer team
Carol MacKinnon Fox joins the Adirondack Explorer as Deputy Publisher, bringing support the publication’s growth and sustainability.
State funding falls short for St. Regis Mohawk school’s reconstruction efforts
Governor Hochul’s budget leaves the St. Regis Mohawk School with far less than the $110 million needed for a new building.
Explorer seeks audience development editor
This position is central to the Explorer’s strategic audience growth and revenue plans
Adirondack tourism saw solid gains in 2024 but outlook for summer remains hazy
Visitation spiked in 2nd half of 2024, but questions remain on how 2025 will play out
Winery taps old-fashioned recipe to turn birch sap into wine
First-of-its-kind business reports growing interest for its products, which are made with sap sourced in the Adirondacks
Boquet Valley School District opts for renovations over new building
$30M renovation plan aims to revitalize aging Elizabethtown building
Trump freeze leaves some Northern New York farms in limbo
$560,000 grant to the Adirondack North Country Association (ANCA) is among $186M in conservation payments being withheld
Jones Hill: An understated trek in Schroon
Humble little Jones Hill, an 1,880-foot bump in the town of Schroon, doesn’t draw much attention—just yet.
Adirondack Mountain Club announces new executive director
Interm director Julia Goren to step down after more than 15 years with the organization
After U.N. nomination falls through, Elise Stefanik to revert back to representing Northern NY
Trump: North Country congresswoman’s exit from House posed a concern for Republicans due to razor-thin majority
Tool library offers resources for Adirondack homeowners
Northeastern Tool Library in Keeseville is helping homeowners tackle repairs without the high cost of buying equipment
Adirondack Explorer earns recognition for diversity and climate reporting, overall news presentation
Explorer’s digital work gains attention of New York Press Association judges