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Adirondack residents work to preserve dark skies
New bill aims to reduce light pollution across New York state
LGBTQ activist resigns from nonprofit she co-founded after nearly 10 years as leader
Executive director Kelly Metzgar steps down following an internal board conflict over Tri-Lakes Pride event
Students uncover Colonial era secrets at Crown Point Historic Site
Lost French fort treasures unearthed at Adirondack historical site
After dark adventures: Prime time summer fly fishing in the Adirondacks
Major insect hatches make for epic night time fishing
Goodnow Mountain trail to close July 7 for repairs
Popular Newcomb fire tower hike to temporarily close for repairs
Rangers pay respects to deceased colleague Brendan Jackson
Assistant Ranger passed away last month
Adirondack Explorer reports on the intersections between the natural world and the built environment, through the lens of the unique 6-million acre Adirondack Park in Northern New York State. Topics include: environment, communities, recreation.
Where art meets science: Exhibition explores the Ausable watershed
'Follow the Water' exhibition led by painter Anne Diggory, opens July 3 at Keene Arts
Motorized wheelchair program returns to Great Camp Santanoni
Accessibility devices to become available starting July 5
Moose don’t have a future in New York, says retired state biologist
Wildlife expert and former DEC biologist Al Hicks shares insights gained over his career
Park agency’s top leader cleared in Inspector General investigation
Allegations of wrongdoing on part of Executive Director Barbara Rice found to be ‘unsubstantiated’
Adirondack rail buffs get rare access to scenic train routes
Digital railroad historical society preserves Adirondack railway history
Lake Placid church establishes safe space for immigrants fearing deportation threats
Adirondack residents hold ‘know your rights’ events to educate locals amid growing ICE presence
Hochul warns of ‘dangerous’ federal cuts to North Country
Governor Kathy Hochul stopped in Saranac Lake to speak at the Harrietstown Town Hall against federal policies.
Crane Mountain Paint Mine features high bluffs and history
Remnants of the Glen Mining Co. paint plant dot the scenic hike between Huckleberry and Crane mountains
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After dark adventures: Prime time summer fly fishing in the Adirondacks
Major insect hatches make for epic night time fishing
Goodnow Mountain trail to close July 7 for repairs
Popular Newcomb fire tower hike to temporarily close for repairs
Motorized wheelchair program returns to Great Camp Santanoni
Accessibility devices to become available starting July 5
Crane Mountain Paint Mine features high bluffs and history
Remnants of the Glen Mining Co. paint plant dot the scenic hike between Huckleberry and Crane mountains