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A Different Kind of Hiking Buddy

By Holly Riddle

McKinley the Siberian, hiking cat joins owner on her journey to be Adirondack 46er

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Power struggle

By Gwendolyn Craig

As solar farms rise, Adirondack Park towns weigh clean energy, views, land use issues.

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Teen with disability finds ways to get outside

By Gillian Scott

Accessible recreation isn’t just for adults.

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Moxham Mountain land deal opens up southern access

By Mike Lynch

The addition of 250 acres to the forest preserve near Moxham Mountain may result in a new trailhead and parking lot for climbers and hikers.

Woods biking to county line monument

In search of a hidden marker

By Tom French

Marker on Herkimer-St. Lawrence county line proves tough one to locate

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‘Wow’ed by Wilmington

By Melissa Hart

Lots to explore in the Wonders of Wilmington challenge

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Air rescue from Crane Mountain

By Adirondack Explorer

Recent NYS DEC Forest Ranger actions

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Education first

By Mike DeSocio

At some national parks, prevention is the answer to search and rescue risks

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Accessible Adirondacks

By Gillian Scott

Outdoorspeople with disabilities have more options for overnight camping in the North Country

Remembering an Adirondack legend

By Tim Rowland

Richard Persico led the Adirondack Park Agency through its tumultuous early years

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