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North Country communities form immigrant protection networks as ICE enforcement intensifies

By Tim Rowland

From Saratoga to Plattsburgh, North Country communities are organizing protection networks in response to increased ICE activity.

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New York forest ranger found dead after 8 days missing: Petition demands safety reform 

By James Odato

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Rural healthcare program promises relief, Adirondack hospitals wary of Medicaid cuts

By Brenne Sheehan

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Communities

Essex County Land Bank transforms zombie houses, adds rental assistance and public art

Essex County Land Bank grew from one "zombie house" renovation to seven properties, adding a $75,000 rental assistance program and launching a downtown mural festival.

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Outdoor Recreation

Landslides close Avalanche Pass trail

Several routes in the High Peaks around Mount Colden, Algonquin Peak and Mount Marcy have closed until further notice.

Meg LeFevre Bobbin tests out "The Rig," a mobility device created by the company Not A Wheelchair, to ride into Camp Santanoni in August 2024 in Newcomb. Bobbin made the excursion with her husband Buck

Outdoor Recreation

Motorized wheelchairs return to remote Adirondack historic site

A DEC program that helps people with disabilities access one of the Adirondacks’ most remote historic sites is returning for a second year.

Communities

Dewey Mountain meets the mix in Saranac Lake

A free, all-day electronic music show at Dewey Mountain in Saranac Lake offers DJ sets and a range of all-age activities on Aug. 2 from 1-9 p.m.

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Wildlife

DEC: Goodman Mountain moose may be sick

DEC is continuing to monitor the situation and will alert the public when the trail is safe to reopen.

The trail to Scarface Mountain is closed to the summit due to a unsafe bridge. Photo by Mike Lynch

Hiking

Scarface Mountain Trail in Ray Brook to reopen this fall after bridge replacement

Work to restore access to a popular hiking trail to start in August.



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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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The Bird Songs of Summer

Readers and birding experts debate summer's best bird song: loon, hermit thrush, or red-eyed vireo?

Environment

Scientists converge on remote preserve for climate research

Scientists and students gather each summer at the remote Shingle Shanty Preserve and Research Station to study birds, bogs and black spruce.

Environment

Adirondack residents work to preserve dark skies

Dark Skies Protection Act aims to reduce light pollution across New York state

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Linger on the Leichter Trail

The 1.5 mile hike provides options for views of High Peaks and Champlain Valley farms

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Moose don’t have a future in New York, says retired state biologist

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Police recover body of man who drowned during rescue attempt at Great Sacandaga Lake

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Tupper Lake’s synagogue marks 120 years of community

Temple Beth Joseph celebrates milestone in Adirondack history with an event on July 13

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avalanche pass trail slide

Outdoor Recreation

Landslides close Avalanche Pass trail

Several routes in the High Peaks around Mount Colden, Algonquin Peak and Mount Marcy have closed until further notice.

Meg LeFevre Bobbin tests out "The Rig," a mobility device created by the company Not A Wheelchair, to ride into Camp Santanoni in August 2024 in Newcomb. Bobbin made the excursion with her husband Buck

Outdoor Recreation

Motorized wheelchairs return to remote Adirondack historic site

A DEC program that helps people with disabilities access one of the Adirondacks’ most remote historic sites is returning for a second year.

The trail to Scarface Mountain is closed to the summit due to a unsafe bridge. Photo by Mike Lynch

Hiking

Scarface Mountain Trail in Ray Brook to reopen this fall after bridge replacement

Work to restore access to a popular hiking trail to start in August.

Leichter trail farmland

Hiking

Linger on the Leichter Trail

The 1.5 mile hike provides options for views of High Peaks and Champlain Valley farms

Through its news reporting and analysis, the nonprofit Adirondack Explorer furthers the wise stewardship, public enjoyment for all, community vitality, and lasting protection of the Adirondack Park.

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