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A feature presentation: An Adirondacks, Hollywood connection
Film pioneer Adam Kessel Jr. built a Hollywood empire while retreating to his Adirondack estate, now a historic landmark
New Champlain Area Trails director assumes leadership
Nonprofit Champlain Area Trails marks its first leadership change since its founding in 2009.
The rise of fat tire biking in the Adirondacks
Fat tire biking is emerging as a way to get outside in all kinds of conditions
How can Adirondack communities be more welcoming to all? Let’s talk about it!
Three upcoming opportunities to meet shared NCPR/Adirondack Explorer reporter David Escobar and help shape future work.
State proposes biking and boating changes in Moose River Plains
The DEC is proposing to allow motorcycle and e-bikes through the Moose River Plains. It is also proposing to reduce the horsepower of boats on the Cedar River Flow.
These 5 Adirondack trails make for great spring hikes
Check out these recent outings from our team of Explorers
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At Thurman Maple Days, farms blend old, new
Even with technological advances, sugar house visitors still want an old-fashioned experience
Tourism data shows Canadian visits declined in February
North Country communities are noticing impact
Clarity needed as New York navigates tariff challenges on imported Canadian electricity
New York's electric grid operator questions authority to collect tariffs on Canadian energy amid Trump's proposed 25% surcharge
Trudeau Institute impacted by federal funding cuts, uncertainty around grants
Fluctuations in research grant funding make long-term planning difficult
Road to Garden trailhead in Keene reopened after flooding
Flooding has washed out Johns Brook Road, closing access to the Garden trailhead in Keene Valley. The repairs will likely take a few days.
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The rise of fat tire biking in the Adirondacks
Fat tire biking is emerging as a way to get outside in all kinds of conditions
State proposes biking and boating changes in Moose River Plains
The DEC is proposing to allow motorcycle and e-bikes through the Moose River Plains. It is also proposing to reduce the horsepower of boats on the Cedar River Flow.
These 5 Adirondack trails make for great spring hikes
Check out these recent outings from our team of Explorers
Exploring the Adirondacks’ less-traveled ice climbing routes
Ice climbing adventures beyond the High Peaks – exploring remote and lesser-known routes across the Adirondacks.