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Ticonderoga faces federal water shutoff deadline

By Tim Rowland

 Chilson and Eagle Lake residents that depend on Gooseneck Pond water source brace for possible shutoff

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Keeseville opens new waterfront park, amid other revitalization efforts

By Brenne Sheehan

Grant funds in action: New tech helps small towns tackle water pollution problems

By Zachary Matson

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The Garden trailhead, filled to capacity on a fall weekday afternoon.

Outdoor Recreation

Keene Valley’s Garden parking to close for repairs

Popular Adirondack access point will be shut down for upgrades  next week

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History & Culture

Celebrating Juneteenth: Remembering a path to freedom

Underground Railroad Museum plans tour of historic sites in Champlain Valley

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search and rescue

Rangers assist dehydrated hikers in Cranberry Lake, Mt Haystack

Plus: Hiker and dog stuck on ledge on Crane Mountain

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Government

A fair share? Grant programs fall short for the Adirondacks, officials say

Adirondack communities at a disadvantage when competing for state funds, even as state dollars flow into the park

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Government

APA saves accessibility issue for another day

Ernst thanked for service; new board members confirmed by senate

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Farms and food

The legacy of Henry Uihlein: farming success in the Adirondacks

Historic Heaven Hill property to become working research farm



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Hiking

Ausable Marsh: Flora and fauna accompany a short hike

Ausable Marsh offers an environmentally abundant alternative to the busier Ausable Point

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Angler falls down Ausable embankment, breaking leg

Plus: Rangers search for missing men in two separate incidents

Wildlife

The moose that won’t move: DEC closes Goodman Mt. trail after bull moose settles in

State officials closed the trail for now, citing safety concerns for both hikers and the animal

Communities

Champlain Area Trails buys Twin Valleys Education Center

Acquisition prioritizes maintaining and expanding outdoor recreation

Commentary

New York state needs to step up in conserving Whitney Park

Adirondack Wilderness Advocates urge conservation easements for Whitney estate

Invasive Species

Adirondack invasive species primer with expert Brian Greene

Tips for preventing the spread of some troublesome species

Communities

Budget bill raises alarm for rural hospitals in Adirondacks

Hospital trade group fights to reinstate cut Medicaid funding

Outdoor Recreation

Bog River put in gets facelift with additional parking 

Lows Lake access upgraded for canoe, kayak users

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The Garden trailhead, filled to capacity on a fall weekday afternoon.

Outdoor Recreation

Keene Valley’s Garden parking to close for repairs

Popular Adirondack access point will be shut down for upgrades  next week

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Hiking

Ausable Marsh: Flora and fauna accompany a short hike

Ausable Marsh offers an environmentally abundant alternative to the busier Ausable Point

The hills of the Twin Valley Preserve from a lookout on Payne Mountain.

Communities

Champlain Area Trails buys Twin Valleys Education Center

Acquisition prioritizes maintaining and expanding outdoor recreation

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Outdoor Recreation

Bog River put in gets facelift with additional parking 

Lows Lake access upgraded for canoe, kayak users

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