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aerial photo of the Clifton-Fine Hospital

Budget bill raises alarm for rural hospitals in Adirondacks

By Brenne Sheehan

Hospital trade group fights to reinstate cut Medicaid funding

sandy bank to Lows Lake

Bog River put in gets facelift with additional parking 

By Phil Brown

Lows Lake access upgraded for canoe, kayak users

Celebrating diversity, though bird song

By David Escobar

Black Birders Week celebration brings community and curiosity for birding at inaugural event in Lake Placid

Hikers on mountaintop

Who will lead trips for Adirondack Mountain Club?

By Gillian Scott

Some chapters cite updated training requirements as contributing to decline in volunteers

dramatic night skies

Dark skies beckon: Night events see surge in popularity

By Holly Riddle

Stargazing, night paddles, photography workshops and other activities provide after-dark outings

paddlers on the river

Exploring the headwaters of the Erie Canal

By Tom French

The Black River Watershed houses rich history of industry and innovation

Board members of the Adirondack Park Agency sit at a table

Hochul advances 2 new APA board picks: Scientist, environmental lawyer

By Zachary Matson

Appointment slate includes new terms for current Adirondack Park Agency board members

An inside look into Stillwater Dam

By Zachary Matson

Saranac Lake-based company takes over operations of Stillwater Dam powerhouse, which generates electricity from flows out of Stillwater Reservoir

aerial shot of the whitney estate

Whitney buyer says New York shut out of Adirondack Park land deal

By James Odato

Texas developer under contract to buy Whitney estate says he's open to exploring easement opportunities

Mount Jo offers views of the High Peaks Wilderness. Photo by Tim Rowland

Damaged boats leave Adirondack campers calling for help

By Adirondack Explorer

Two separate incidents involve stranded boaters

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