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song sparrow

A classical bird song

By Adirondack Explorer

Extremely common and widespread, song sparrows breed all across North America, and they vary significantly in coloration

grasse river flow

A ride through history

By Tom French

The Grasse River rail line formerly connected Cranberry Lake to Childwold Station. It's now a trail perfect for biking and other recreation.

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Rangers assist exhausted hikers on Cascade, Marcy trail

By Adirondack Explorer

Recent NYS DEC Forest Ranger actions: Town of KeeneEssex CountyWilderness Rescue: On Aug. 24 at 12:20 p.m., Forest Ranger Black responded to a report of a 70-year-old woman from New York City suffering from exhaustion on the trail to Cascade Mountain. At 1:35 p.m., Ranger Black reached the hiker’s location and determined she could walk back…

Rail Trail

Rail and trail: Your questions answered

By Tim Rowland

State agencies give project updates on the Lake Placid/Tupper Lake rail trail, and rail rehab from Big Moose to Tupper

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Bill Amadon: Artist, trail builder, stewardship coordinator

By Adirondack Explorer

A quick Q&A with Bill Amadon, who is the stewardship coordinator for Champlain Area Trails; registered outdoor guide; artist

Caroline Block

The longest swim

By Alan Wechsler

Swimmer conquers Lake George twice in back-to-back slogs

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Marathon swimmer dives into a rich Lake George tradition

By Alan Wechsler

Charlotte Brynn crossed Lake George, joining the select few who have accomplished the task.

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Relic of a revered guide

By Philip Terrie

Adirondack Experience acquires pistol of legendary Long Laker Mitchell Sabattis

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Former DEC commissioner appeals judge’s marina decision

By Gwendolyn Craig

Thomas Jorling is appealing a state Supreme Court decision dismissing his lawsuit against a marina project on Lower Saranac Lake.

A-frame at Frontier Town

A new life for an iconic landmark

By Tim Rowland

After decades of vacancy, the former Frontier Town A-Frame readies for re-opening.

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