Environment, Communities and Outdoor Recreation in the Adirondack Park

Adirondacks see spike in property values

Property values in Essex County — the eastern heart of the Adirondacks — total nearly $1 billion more today than a year ago.

Facing a mental health crisis head on

There’s an alarming rise in mental health issues in the Adirondacks, and providers are working hard to meet...

Ask a Scientist: Climate research

We talk with climate scientist Curt Stager about a recent paper he published

Tree cutting policy 2.0: DEC releases draft forest preserve work plan

The DEC is seeking public comment on draft forest preserve work plans, a result of the state Court...

Ticonderoga dreams big for downtown improvements

Ticonderoga’s revitalization efforts are paying off, with a $10M award from the state

Curling, explained*

This week’s Explore More takes you indoors to find out what all the fuss over curling is about

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Plenty of exploring to come

Adirondack Explorer turns 25 in 2023

Recreation

Another ascent on Azure

If you decide to climb Azure, regardless of the weather...

Bring on the bog

Silver Lake trail preserves winter magic

Jenkins Mountain backcountry ski trails: A forest preserve model?

Paul Smith’s system opens to skiers

The potash connection

Solving a forest mystery

Adirondackers

Ask a Scientist: Climate research

We talk with climate scientist Curt Stager about a recent paper he...

Hiking grandma logs 1,000 Adirondack miles in 2022

Beth Pashley started hiking during pandemic and made a goal to hit 1,000 miles last year

Adirondack Diversity Initiative hires new director

Tiffany Rea-Fisher is used to taking center stage as a dancer, choreographer and artistic director. Soon she will be in a new...

Johnsburg supervisor announces resignation from town, not APA

Andrea Hogan announced she will resign as town supervisor of Johnsburg effective Feb. 17, a few months after taking a job in...

Featured Stories

Gov. Hochul boldfaces climate, housing in 2023 blueprint...

In the 2023 State of the State address,...

Tracking changes to alpine vegetation

The Adirondack High Peaks Summit Stewardship Program reported...

Ten things we’re keeping our eyes on in...

Some of the big stories Adirondack Explorer will...

What’s needed to redevelop Adirondack prisons? Commission weighs...

The New York Prison Redevelopment Commission released its...

In Wilmington, a new life for defunct ski...

Couple buying Paleface have big plans for historic...

Can state (ex)employees submit public comments?

The APA stymied a retiree’s attempt to submit...

Continuing coverage

Climate Change

Teaching climate change, minus the dread

High Peaks Usage

What’s next for free shuttles in the Adirondacks?

Adirondack Park Agency

Jenkins Mountain backcountry ski trails: A forest preserve model?

Community News

Despite warm weather, University Games organizers promise snow, ice

Video

Adirondack lakes: Insights into a changing climate

How to spot hemlock...

Continuing the battle against...

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Boundaries of the Adirondack Park

The Adirondack Park is unlike any other place on Earth for a number of reasons, including the importance of its clean water and wilderness areas, the habitat it provides for wildlife, and the fact that well over 100,000 people live within its borders. The Adirondack Park is not like national or even other New York state parks. There is no gate, there is no fee to get in…Read more.