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Mountain Biking at McCauley Mountain in Old Forge The July issue of the Explorer features a story by Tim Rowland about mountain biking… -
Caroga wins grant to decontaminate boats Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced on June 14 the state would award $2.8 million to projects… -
Founding Adirondack Council director dies Tributes to Gary Randorf on Wednesday focused on his deliberate, modest and agreeable style while… -
For the birds: A look at the Crown Point Bird Banding Station Above is a video that I shot in May during a visit to the Crown… -
Rangers rescue hikers in Tupper, Newcomb and Caroga On June 15 at 1:24 a.m., Central Dispatch received a call from Tupper Lake Police… -
Three Champion paddling trips Adirondack paddlers have had much to celebrate in recent years as the state’s acquisition of…
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Judge delays snowmobile bridge
DEC wants to build a bridge over the Cedar River as part of a snowmobile trail connecting Indian Lake with towns to the north. Because… >>MoreView Finder
Mountain Biking at McCauley Mountain in Old Forge
The July issue of the Explorer features a story by Tim Rowland about mountain biking at McCauley Mountain in Old Forge. The two of us… >>MoreIn this Magazine
Study makes economic case for Adirondack protections
Protect the Adirondacks reviewed 40 years of U.S. Census Bureau and other data that show park towns and their 130,000 inhabitants mirror national trends in… >>MoreThe Video Room
Lake George Smelt
Smelt gather near the mouth of West Brook after crossing under Beach Road in the Village of Lake George on… >>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
Paddlers envision ‘hydraulic jump’ on Saranac River
The advocacy group AdkAction and two local paddlers, Tyler Merriam and Scott McKim, have asked the state for $404,000 in… >>MoreEnvironment
On the environment, Rep. Stefanik moves to the middle
Since 1970, the league, has identified important environmental legislation and then rated lawmakers strictly by counting the number of pro-… >>MoreAdirondack Almanack
Westport Library Annual Book Sale, Preview Party
The Westport Library’s annual book sale has been set for July 6, 7, 8 from 9 am to 4 pm.… >>MoreAdvertisement
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