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Busy week for forest rangers: 2 rescues and a Rail Trail arrest
A below-zero Grace Peak rescue and hiker collapsed on Newcomb trail
How the historic Whallonsburg Grange Hall continues to build community
Iconic meeting place has come into its own and is searching for a full-time director
Exploring Black history in the Adirondacks
Black history: from abolitionists to historic settlements, discover their resiliency and persistence in shaping the region's legacy.
Updated: Capital region attorney died Saturday at Gore Mountain
Kevin Colwell, the founder and CEO of the Colwell Law Group in the Capital Region, was killed in a skiing incident this weekend.
How do Stewart’s ice cream flavors get their names?
Stewart’s rebrands Brownie Cookie Sundae as ‘Wolf Tracks’ to honor Albany’s FireWolves lacrosse team
First Brother: A secluded summit in Brant Lake
Perfect for experienced hikers, this winter adventure to First Brother near Brant Lake features bushwhacking through Adirondack wilderness
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Democrats Select Blake Gendebien as Candidate for NY-21: What’s Next?
Democrats select dairy farmer Blake Gendebien as their nominee for NY-21, even as the special election timeline remains uncertain due to Rep. Elise Stefanik's pending UN ambassador confirmation.
Join us in a visual journey with nature photographer Jeff Nadler
This Q&A will feature Jeff Nadler, a wildlife photographer who has taken on capturing aurora borealis in recent years.
Exploring 2 of the Adirondacks’ best multi-pitch ice climbs
Phil Brown tackles two classic multi-pitch ice climbing routes – Multiplication Gully and Roaring Brook Falls.
Bear family death: What really happened in Old Forge
The last hours of the bear trio known to frequent the hamlet of Old Forge were detailed in an incident report the Explorer received.
From Lake Placid superintendent to regent: Roger Catania’s commitment to rural education
He's on a mission to enhance educational opportunities in rural New York schools
Two separate fatalities reported this week in the Adirondacks
From NYS Department of Environmental Conservation's weekly forest ranger report. Two unrelated deaths occurred in the park this week.
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First Brother: A secluded summit in Brant Lake
Perfect for experienced hikers, this winter adventure to First Brother near Brant Lake features bushwhacking through Adirondack wilderness
Five cross-country ski trails to try this weekend
From scenic trails to expert-level routes, these six trails are perfect spots for your next winter weekend adventure.
Exploring 2 of the Adirondacks’ best multi-pitch ice climbs
Phil Brown tackles two classic multi-pitch ice climbing routes – Multiplication Gully and Roaring Brook Falls.
Technology in the backcountry
Using a global positioning system receiver – GPSR – makes it easier to get back safely