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Veterans find solace in Adirondacks’ healing nature

By Rick Karlin

Homeward Bound Adirondacks expands its retreat center

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Hoffman Notch Trail: A rewarding, remote spring hike

By Tim Rowland

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BluSeed Studios arts center to close after 23 years in Saranac Lake

By Lauren Yates

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Environment

Researchers launch study of hundreds of Adirondack lakes

A consortium of scientists is gearing up to start field work this summer for a study of climate change in hundreds of Adirondack lakes

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Rangers bust up underage party in Lewis County

Recent actions by NYS Department of Environmental Conservation's Forest Rangers in the Adirondack region

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Government

Local leaders sound alarm on Medicaid cuts affecting property taxes

Federal Medicaid changes may raise property taxes and cut local services

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Adirondack hill renamed to honor 19th century Black settlers

Murry family members travel to take part in the renaming of Franklin County landmark once known by racial slur

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Communities

Wild Center raises $72K in 10 days for AmeriCorps workers

Unexpected matching gift spurs campaign to 'reinstate' AmeriCorps members after funding was cut

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Titusville Triad: Three hiking opportunities in a northern forest

Titusville, south of Malone, offers a triad of hikes including The Ledges, High Falls of the Big Salmon River trail and Elephant Head.



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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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Environment

Lake George Land Conservancy launches campaign to conserve 1,200 acres

Project includes preserving 517 acres on Pilot Knob and around 700 acres in Bolton

Adirondackers

‘We’re here to listen’: Adirondack nonprofit records federal policy impacts

John Brown Lives! documents how federal policy changes are affecting those who live in the North Country

Government

Allegations of union busting surface at New York ski resort

ORDA vice president retires 6 months after promotion to oversee New York's three state-owned ski hills

Environment

Plan aims to preserve Adirondack brook trout fisheries

Adirondack brook trout face numerous threats, but DEC's new management plan offers hope for preserving the species

Communities

North Country coalition speaks out on potential Medicaid cuts

Nearly one in three North Country residents rely on Medicaid, making it a crucial part of the healthcare system

Outdoor Recreation

Coon Mountain: Small, spring hike with big payoff in ephemerals, vernal pools

Act now before these short-season beauties are gone

Communities

Adirondack tourism officials try to lure back Canadian visitors

As Canadian tourism to the US plummets due to politics, local officials are fighting back with a message of love and friendship

Communities

Iconic building at Lake Placid’s Olympic Center to be torn down

Former bar, currently a gift shop to be razed to make room for expanded entrance to complex

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Hiking

Titusville Triad: Three hiking opportunities in a northern forest

Titusville, south of Malone, offers a triad of hikes including The Ledges, High Falls of the Big Salmon River trail and Elephant Head.

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Hiking

Hoffman Notch Trail: A rewarding, remote spring hike

An end-to-end jaunt on an understated route

Outdoor Recreation

Coon Mountain: Small, spring hike with big payoff in ephemerals, vernal pools

Act now before these short-season beauties are gone

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Outdoor Recreation

A big day on Adirondacks’ Little River 

Trip includes unexpected strong current, black bear sighting

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