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Young, rural and queer

By Megan Plete Postol

'Adirondack Queer' podcast sorts through issues around gender identity, growing up gay in the Adirondacks

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As White Lake quarry application moves forward, opposition grows

By Megan Plete Postol

More than 1,000 letters to date, community members, consultants speak out at public hearing

90 miler

Communities celebrate return of the 90-Miler canoe race

By Jamie Organski

The flat water race that spans from Old Forge to Saranac Lake is back after year off due to pandemic

The Brampton

State seeks $420,000 penalty from former Hudson River retreat partner

By Gwendolyn Craig

The matter stems back to multiple structures Jeffrey Lee and property owner James John McDonald illegally built in the Town of Thurman.

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Rangers find overdue Giant Mountain hiker

By Adirondack Explorer

Recent NYS DEC Forest Ranger actions: Town of North ElbaEssex CountyWilderness Rescue: On Aug. 30 at 11:52 a.m., Forest Rangers Evans and Lewis responded to a dropped 911 call reporting a 60-year-old man from Missouri had suffered a knee injury on the Jackrabbit Trail. The Rangers responded to the location, splinted the subject’s leg, and evacuated…

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A bushwhack worthy of a naval hero

By Tim Rowland

Macdonough Mountain lives up to greatness for which it is named.

Ausable River

Undoing industry’s impact on a river

By Tim Rowland

Ausable River restoration project aims to right past wrongs and bring the East Branch of the river back to pre-industrial conditions.

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Inspired by nature

By Holly Riddle

In 50 years as a working artist, Barney Bellinger has elevated the Adirondacks arts scene.

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More than a parking lot, Upper Works is an experience in itself

By Tim Rowland

A trip down Tahawus road provides peak into Adirondack history, as well as serving as southern High Peaks gateway

Bill McKibben launches new climate projects

By Melissa Hart

Author and climate activist Bill McKibben has recently created two new initiatives.

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