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

By Zachary Matson

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

John Ernst at APA meeting.

APA saves accessibility issue for another day

By Zachary Matson

The Adirondack Park Agency stepped back from the most controversial proposed change to the Adirondack Park State Land Master Plan, leaving for another day what, if any, kinds of devices people with disabilities can use in state wilderness areas. 

Burns and McKenna on field

The legacy of Henry Uihlein: farming success in the Adirondacks

By Tim Rowland

Historic Heaven Hill property to become working research farm

Purple flowers by marsh

Ausable Marsh: Flora and fauna accompany a short hike

By Tim Rowland

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

ausable river rescue

Angler falls down Ausable embankment, breaking leg

By Adirondack Explorer

Plus: Rangers search for missing men in two separate incidents

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

By Brenne Sheehan

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

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

Champlain Area Trails buys Twin Valleys Education Center

By Tim Rowland

Acquisition prioritizes maintaining and expanding outdoor recreation

Aerial in the central Adirondacks, summer. Part of Whitney Park, a private inholding, is seen here with the Whitney camp on Little Forked Lake.

New York state needs to step up in conserving Whitney Park

By Guest writer

Adirondack Wilderness Advocates urge conservation easements for Whitney estate

Adirondack invasive species primer with expert Brian Greene

By Mike Lynch

Tips for preventing the spread of some troublesome species

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