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Aerial in the central Adirondacks, summer. Part of Whitney Park, a private inholding, is seen here with the Whitney camp on Little Forked Lake.

Future plans for 36,600-acre Whitney estate may be limited by past decisions

By James Odato

Any development for Whitney Park would require approval of master plan by Adirondack Park Agency

Nest rafts help to boost loon populations

By Mike Lynch

Person in canoe

Paddling Dead Creek to Raquette River

By Tom French

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Environment

Big fish, bigger stakes: Lake Placid’s lake trout caught in derby crosshairs

Local guides blame out-of-state contest for dwindling giants, but state officials see little threat

hiker search on snowy Allen Mountain

Land use

Do Adirondack land use policies hinder rangers’ rescue efforts?

Forest rangers say wilderness restoration policies hampered abilities to search for missing Canadian hiker Leo DuFour, who died on Allen Mountain

Kid pulls on Mouse Trap pulley

Communities

Wild Center expands life-sized ball run attraction

The Raquette River Roll includes a variety of sculptures and interactive elements for visitors to enjoy

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Communities

Celebrating summer in the Adirondacks

Kick off the official start of summer with a variety of outdoor activities

Hoisington summit trees and lake

Communities

Westport trail network gains community support

Trails around Hoisington Mountain offer scenic views of the Champlain Valley

Jake Dunkley Nick Rowell

Commentary

Invasive species prevention: An Adirondack paddler’s guide to clean, drain, and dry protocols 

A Pennsylvanian gets schooled on the ways of Adirondack waters



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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.

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Outdoor Recreation

Keene Valley’s Garden parking to close for repairs

Popular Adirondack access point will be shut down for upgrades  next week

Water quality

Ticonderoga faces federal water shutoff deadline

 Chilson and Eagle Lake residents that depend on Gooseneck Pond water source brace for possible shutoff

History & Culture

Celebrating Juneteenth: Remembering a path to freedom

Underground Railroad Museum plans tour of historic sites in Champlain Valley

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Rangers assist dehydrated hikers in Cranberry Lake, Mt Haystack

Plus: Hiker and dog stuck on ledge on Crane Mountain

Communities

Keeseville opens new waterfront park, amid other revitalization efforts

Community revitalization efforts are growing in this former Adirondack mill town

Environment

Grant funds in action: New tech helps small towns tackle water pollution problems

An aging wastewater treatment facility in Bolton adopts technology to reduce polluting runoff

Government

A fair share? Grant programs fall short for the Adirondacks, officials say

Adirondack communities at a disadvantage when competing for state funds, even as state dollars flow into the park

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APA saves accessibility issue for another day

Ernst thanked for service; new board members confirmed by senate

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Outdoor Recreation

Paddling Dead Creek to Raquette River

A new canoe and winding rapids make for an enjoyable Adirondack paddle

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Communities

Wild Center expands life-sized ball run attraction

The Raquette River Roll includes a variety of sculptures and interactive elements for visitors to enjoy

Hoisington summit trees and lake

Communities

Westport trail network gains community support

Trails around Hoisington Mountain offer scenic views of the Champlain Valley

The Garden trailhead, filled to capacity on a fall weekday afternoon.

Outdoor Recreation

Keene Valley’s Garden parking to close for repairs

Popular Adirondack access point will be shut down for upgrades  next week

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