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Chimney Mountain in Indian Lake

Chimney Mountain trailhead closed to the public

By Gwendolyn Craig

Access to Chimney Mountain, a hike with an iconic rock feature in the Siamese Ponds Wilderness, became more difficult last week.

blond woman, Ashley Walden, the new ORDA CEO in front of Olympic facility building

Olympic authority chooses Ashley Walden as new CEO

By James Odato

Former Olympic luger led the World University Games planning 

blacksville historic marker

Honoring Blacksville

By Tim Rowland

Historic marker gives recognition to little-known Black settlement in Loon Lake

Hiker John Sasso had his car window broken at the Poke-O-Moonshine trailhead in 2022. Photo by John Sasso

Crime in the Adirondacks?

By Contributing Writer

While crime rates overall are relatively low, a few problem spots exist

press conference

FBI investigates railroad track tampering in Corinth

By Times Union

The FBI is offering a $10,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of whoever is responsible for the tampering of a scenic railroad track

fish creek and rollins pond signs

APA classification package would set and “correct” zoning on state lands

By Gwendolyn Craig

The Adirondack Park Agency is proposing to classify, reclassify and correct zoning on a batch of campgrounds and other state lands.

Lake Tear of the Clouds

Long-distance swimmer draws attention to improper drone use

By Mike Lynch

A DEC spokesperson said Friday it is investigating the incident

Students gather to learn in a barn at the John Brown Farm Historic Site to learn about Timbuctoo.

The heart of Timbuctoo: Students explore connections between climate, social justice

By Chloe Bennett

Inaugural youth program culminates in trip to John Brown Farm

A sign says "Stop APA no barricade at Eagle Lake boat launch"

Eagle Lake residents push back against impending boat launch closure

By Gwendolyn Craig

APA says regulations provide no other alternatives

Members and staff of the Adirondack Park Agency sit around a table listening to a presentation during the March 16, 2023 meeting in Ray Brook.

Top Adirondack Park Agency counsel to resign

By Gwendolyn Craig

With the APA in the midst of a half dozen or so court cases, including two new suits, its counsel has announced he is resigning.

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