Tupper decision nears
The Adirondack Park Agency may soon vote on a massive resort proposed in Tupper Lake, but big questions linger.

Think outside the big box
Residents of Saranac Lake band together to open a community-owned store as an alternative to Wal-Mart.

Nordic gold
On a trip to the remote Klondike Notch, cross-country skiers enjoy solitude, beauty, and a good run back.

What if Irene returns?
After this summer’s tropical storm, local and state officials discuss what to do to mitigate flooding in the future.

Dams in the wild
Irene breached two backcountry dams, raising the question: do dams belong in the Forest Preserve?

A world without brookies
If the Adirondacks continue to warm, the region may lose brook trout and other fauna adapted to cold climates.

Man with a message
John Davis hikes, bikes, and paddles some 7,600 miles to build support for protecting the East’s wild lands.

An oasis on Mount Arab. Photo by Evan Williams

Short hike, long view
Mount Arab offers snowshoers a quick escape from civilization and a panoramic vista from a restored fire tower.

A wild calling
When he isn’t unicycling, biologist Roland Kays may be found conducting wildlife research in the Adirondacks.

Bat disease breakthrough
Scientists confirm that a fungus causes white-nose syndrome, an illness that has killed millions of bats in the East.

Tooting the train’s horn
North Creek merchants say a new rail operator has boosted the local economy by bringing tourists to town.

Garnet Hill sold
After Garnet Hill Lodge files for bankruptcy, the new owner vows to improve the cross-country-ski center.