The familiar shriek of gulls
Ring-billed gulls have a black ring encircling their yellow beak, which makes them easily identifiable, and you have heard their call more times than you could imagine.
Stories
Trap Dike: No easy climb
Beware the hazards of the Trap Dike if you're unfamiliar with this rocky path to Colden
Big wins for Tupper Lake
By James Odato
Community nets $13 million in state awards, to revitalize 'Crossroads of the Adirondacks'
2021 Explored: Adirondack Mountain Reserve permits
Groups tested traffic management and parking reservations
2021 EXPLORED: Invasive species
The endless fight against invasive species continued apace in 2021
Lake George completing $24 million wastewater treatment plant
The system will convert wastewater into treated effluent that will prevent additional nitrates into the lake.
2021 Explored: APA’s decisions
In its 50th year, the Adirondack Park Agency (APA) oversaw enforcement cases, reviewed several major projects and seated a new chair.
2021 EXPLORED: Snowmobile trails/tree cutting
A nearly eight-year legal battle over snowmobile trails planned for the Adirondack Park ended in May when the state’s highest court ruled they were unconstitutional
Savoring the first ski, despite the downed trees
By Phil Brown
The recent windstorm created a solid amount of blowdown on region's trails, making for tough ski conditions.
2021 EXPLORED: Land acquisitions and protection
By Mike Lynch
Talk swirled around notable parcels, while smaller land tracts went toward improving connectivity