Environment, Communities and Outdoor Recreation in the Adirondack Park

State takes ownership of last unprotected shoreline on Thirteenth Lake

Adirondack Land Trust transfers 17 acres to the state for $525k

Lake Champlain power cord

The 339-mile transmission line broke ceremonial ground on Wednesday

In Wilmington, a new life for defunct ski center

Couple buying Paleface have big plans for historic property

Lake George Park Commission nearing septic regulations

Supporters back inspection program to protect water quality

APA, DEC seek feedback on North Hudson campground plan

The APA and DEC have issued a draft five-year plan for public comment to upgrade the Sharp Bridge...

Olympic museum gets an upgrade

The newly-designed Olympic Museum, located near the Olympic Center’s Herb Brooks Arena has a grand reopening on Dec....

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Bob Meyer: Why this matters

“The Adirondack Explorer and Almanack are where real dialogue can and does happen between differing viewpoints with the common goal of a better Park for residents and visitors alike.”

Recreation

Middle Settlement Lake: Engulfed in wilderness

A hike that leads to intense solitude

Wanakena winter wonderland

No ‘kick and glide’ to be found when skiing 2...

Lake Champlain’s Split Rock is a good holiday hike

Plenty of history, scenery to take in as you work...

Bloody Mountain isn’t as scary as it sounds

Bushwhack gives extra edge to Hammond Pond Wild Forest hike

Adirondackers

John Ernst’s Adirondack legacy

Adirondack Park Agency Chairman John Ernst reflects on his service and family...

Protect the Adirondacks lays groundwork for succession plan

Posting for deputy director promises path to top job

In-park commissioner takes job in Maine

Johnsburg Supervisor Andrea Hogan will remain supervisor and commissioner of the Adirondack Park Agency until the terms expire, she said.

Ask a Scientist: Carbon sequestration

The Adirondack Explorer caught up with DEC Forester Bryan Ellis on carbon sequestration and the changing climate.

Featured Stories

Middle Settlement Lake: Engulfed in wilderness

A hike that leads to intense solitude

For visitors, is fall the new summer?

2021 ROOST visitors survey reveals a return to...

Princeton DNA analysis finds New York animal was...

This is the second lab that has come...

Van Ho looks to make more snow

ORDA seeks permit for significant increase in water...

Candid cameras: Scientists, students collect images and data...

The Adirondack Inventory and Monitoring Camera Trap Network...

A bear situation or a people problem?

A surge of bear activity has Long Lake...

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Climate Change

Study: Shorter Adirondack winters coming

High Peaks Usage

ADK makes progress with Mount Jo trail refresh

Water Quality

Salt reduction panel previews final report

Video

How to spot hemlock woolly adelgid

Continuing the battle against...

Climate Q&A

Latest News

Conducting high-quality scientific research on the waterways of the Adirondack Park is imperative if we, as a state, are to effectively fight climate change, understand a changing environment, and help those who have been wronged by environmental injustice. Tell Gov. Kathy Hochul to fully fund the Survey of Climate Change and Adirondack Lake Ecosystems today!..…Read more.