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Profiles of the movers and shavers making things happen in the Adirondack region

LGBTQ activist Kelly Metzgar stands with her Pride flags.

LGBTQ activist resigns from nonprofit she co-founded after nearly 10 years as leader

Executive director Kelly Metzgar steps down following an internal board conflict over Tri-Lakes Pride event

John Ernst

Park Agency chair John Ernst to retire in June

After nearly 10 years on APA board, John Ernst to retire after June agency meeting

Man in the snowy woods in winter gear

Adirondack leaders blaze trails for new generations

Meet 4 people working to diversify the outdoors experience

people around a campfire at homeward bound adirondacks retreat center

Veterans find solace in Adirondacks’ healing nature

Homeward Bound Adirondacks expands its retreat center

‘We’re here to listen’: Adirondack nonprofit records federal policy impacts

John Brown Lives! documents how federal policy changes are affecting those who live in the North Country

man with a canoe in the Grand Canyon

Paddling in his wake, through Adirondack waters

A tribute to Don Morris, paddling legend, devoted father

osprey nest

Insurance co. backtracks on Audubon Society cancellation after public outcry

Audubon chapter rejects offer from The Hartford to reinstate coverage

View of Hoffman Mountain from the summit of Jones Hill. Photo by Tim Rowland

Jones Hill trail a tribute to an Adirondack great

Mary Coffin was dedicated to making the North Country National Scenic Trail a reality

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Southern Adirondack Audubon chapter gets surprise insurance cancellation

Insurer cites Audubon's environmental advocacy as reason

Ralph Lane, multi-instrumentalist and luthier from Crown Point, playing a 1959 Kay Barney Kessel, named after the American jazz guitarist, at 22 Pawn in Essex.

Ralph Lane: A guitar legend in the Eastern Adirondacks

A musical journey that begins with playing along to early 1960s country songs

Who’s counting? Forest ranger adds to more than 1,000 peaks climbed

Corenne Black has hiked more than 1,000 peaks around the world and still has a lengthy to-do list.

former Adirondack Life editor betsy folwell on blue mountain lake

Remembering Betsy Folwell

A heartfelt tribute to Betsy Folwell, a gifted Adirondack writer and mentor

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