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Lake George residents upset over uninspected boat launches
Volunteers document out-of-state boat launches raising concerns about invasive species spread at Million Dollar Beach ramp
Upper Saranac Lake marina expansion: Feedback sought on completed plan
Proposal has stirred controversy as marina developers eye second expansion in Saranac Lakes Chain
Adirondack towns see business boom during solar eclipse weekend
Tourism officials estimate more than $2.7M spent in Essex County alone
What to know: Adirondack Rail Trail crossings
Both drivers and trail users should be alert at crossings along the Adirondack Rail Trail to ensure everyone's safety.
Adirondack Park Agency considers new requirements for herbicide use
The APA considers application requirements as more lake associations seek an herbicide to combat a fast-growing invasive weed.
Proposed artillery testing site in Adirondacks hits roadblock
The U.S. Army halts cannon test-fires in the Adirondacks amid appeals over application issues with the Adirondack Park Agency.
Adirondack Mountain Reserve hiking: Reservation system enters 4th year
Hikers must reserve parking spots at popular High Peaks gateway, starting May 1 through Oct. 31, 2024
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John Dillon Park’s summer opening uncertain as contract talks stall
It’s less than two months before John Dillon Park is scheduled to open and the landowner, International Paper, does not have a contract with the park’s long-time operator, Paul Smith’s College.
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