
Adirondack communities
One of the most unique aspects of the Adirondack Park is the balance between the natural world and the human-built environment. Within the park boundary are 103 towns and villages. Some of these communities are faring better than others economically. All share some of the same issues: housing, land use, a lack of high-paying jobs and a shortage of workers for many of our seasonal businesses.
Every day, the Adirondack Explorer works to provide essential news and information to the people who live in and care about the Adirondack Park.
Latest community news

Scientists study rare Adirondack bogs at annual research ‘camp’
Scientists and students gather each summer at the remote Shingle Shanty Preserve and Research Station to study birds, bogs and black spruce.

Tupper Lake’s synagogue marks 120 years of community
Temple Beth Joseph celebrates milestone in Adirondack history with an event on July 13

Students uncover Colonial era secrets at Crown Point Historic Site
Lost French fort treasures unearthed at Adirondack historical site

Historic Adirondack property gets permanent protection from development
Adirondack Land Trust, Paul Smith's College enter $4.1M easement agreement to protect 2,800 acres
Special series: Taking Stock of Housing
Diversity

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

Celebrating Juneteenth: Remembering a path to freedom
Underground Railroad Museum plans tour of historic sites in Champlain Valley

Adirondack leaders blaze trails for new generations
Meet 4 people working to diversify the outdoors experience

Adirondack hill renamed to honor 19th century Black settlers
Murry family members travel to take part in the renaming of Franklin County landmark once known by racial slur
People in the news

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

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

Adirondack leaders blaze trails for new generations
Meet 4 people working to diversify the outdoors experience

Veterans find solace in Adirondacks’ healing nature
Homeward Bound Adirondacks expands its retreat center