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November photo highlights Photo highlights from the month of November include images from Reber Rock Farm, the Halloween…New Sunrise hub in Saranac Lake plans Plattsburgh ‘strike’ This group of young activists conducts their meetings in accordance with the standards laid out…A trail for all seasons One of my go-to ski tours, especially early in the season, is the Hays Brook…‘Murray’s Fools’ at 150 As New York becomes more diverse, as languages other than English are spoken in every…Home, green home Like many people who live in the Adirondacks, Betsy Lowe loves the place and wants…Governor announces millions in grants to Adirondack programs This round of grants includes some focused on enhancing “age-friendly” communities.
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When is it OK to stack rocks on the trail?
Once used to mark the way, cairns nowadays often are seen as monuments to the ego and a blight on the wild landscape. >>MoreView Finder
November photo highlights
Photo highlights from the month of November include images from Reber Rock Farm, the Halloween storm, and a snowfall in Saranac Lake. >>MoreIn this Magazine
A will to build adventures
Go ahead, tell Sam Eddy something can’t be done—hardening 800 feet of trail in one day; taking apart a bridge, moving and rebuilding it in… >>MoreThe Video Room
Thousands of snow geese near Lake Champlain
Snow geese migrate through the eastern Adirondacks through the Champlain Valley every fall. Here is a video of them gathering… >>MoreNews Releases
A rescue, two body recoveries, and advice for unprepared hikers
Statistics from Cascade Mountain show that more than 100 hikers were encountered each day on Saturday and Sunday. Approximately 40… >>MoreExplorer Reports
Four bids received for rail line to North Creek
Bidders are expected to propose freight and possible passenger excursions, maintain the tracks and infrastructure, and its connections to Canadian Pacific and points south, according… >>MoreOutdoor Recreation
Who’s counting peaks?
During my hikes with my kids, I’ve urged them to look around and enjoy nature. We identify trees and admire… >>MoreEnvironment
New Sunrise hub in Saranac Lake plans Plattsburgh ‘strike’
This group of young activists conducts their meetings in accordance with the standards laid out by the Sunrise Movement, a… >>MoreAdirondack Almanack
Origins and History of Christmas Trees
As far as I’m concerned, Christmas just isn’t Christmas without a beautifully decorated, real Christmas tree. Real trees have a… >>MoreBook Reviews
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