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Employee recruitment among struggles discussed at Explorer forum “You’re turning over staff so quickly. They’re trying to make more money per hour or…
Former EPA official urges Adirondackers to move “Beyond Plastics” Beyond Plastics hopes to decrease the 9 million tons of plastic entering the oceans each…Teachers learn climate lessons at Wild Center insitute “The most important scientific fact about climate change is that it’s a timed test. If…Davis College relocating to Word of Life Institute in Pottersville Davis College, a bible school in Johnson City, will relocate for one year as an…Forest rangers busy as peak hiking season kicks in DEC Statewide Forest Ranger Highlights The following forest ranger missions took place between July 1-7…A quiet hike up Cook Mountain Located at the northern end of Lake George, Cook Mountain Preserve is one of the…
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Outtakes
When is it OK to stack rocks on the trail?
Once used to mark the way, cairns nowadays often are seen as monuments to the ego and a blight on the wild landscape. >>MoreView Finder
Scenes from Cook Mountain near Lake George
Photos from Cook Mountain, a small mountain that offers great views of Lake George and mountains in Vermont. >>MoreIn this Magazine
The park’s watchdogs: A guide to Adirondack environmental groups
A new group--Adirondack Wilderness Advocates--is seeking nonprofit status, raising the question of what niche it and several other Adirondack groups fill. >>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
Analysis finds most High Peaks trails fail design standards
The Adirondack Council says that an analysis of High Peaks trails it funded has found that more than half of… >>MoreEnvironment
Former EPA official urges Adirondackers to move “Beyond Plastics”
Beyond Plastics hopes to decrease the 9 million tons of plastic entering the oceans each year. >>MoreAdirondack Almanack
Film Classics at Schroon Lake’s Strand Theatre
The Strand Theatre in Schroon Lake has announced two nights of classic film screenings, set for Monday, July 29th, and… >>MoreAdvertisement
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