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Photo of Sue Hagar by Tim Rowland. Older blonde woman in green shirt and pants.

New coordinator aims to unite Lake Champlain conservation efforts

By Tim Rowland

Sue Hagar takes helm of coalition working to protect watershed from pollution, climate threats

woman standing among antique canoes

Adirondack museum’s boat sale sparks debate over historic significance

By James Odato

Former curator disagrees with Adirondack Experience decision to auction 16 boats to private buyers

man posing with stepping stones resort sign

Lake George hotel stays in family hands for decades

By Holly Riddle

Life comes full circle for new owner of Stepping Stones Resort, who grew up on the property

Six Flags closes parks, cuts jobs. What’s next for Great Escape?

By Times Union

Local officials and businesses worry about the economic impact if Lake George's theme park becomes a casualty of Six Flags' mounting troubles

Lake Champlain water levels are much lower than normal for this time of year due to a recent drought. Shown here is the mouth of the Ausable River at Ausable Point in late August. Photo by Mike Lynch

Severe drought declared in Essex County as Lake Champlain’s water level drops

By Mike Lynch

The Adirondack region saw very little rain in August and rivers and lakes are now drying up

A view from the flank of Bassett Mountain. Photo by Tim Rowland

NewVida Preserve opens 40 miles of Adirondack trails to public on weekends 

By Tim Rowland

Former Paleface ski center in Jay offers hiking, mountain biking and cross-country skiing

Bikers on the The Adirondack Trail Ride (TATR).

The Adirondack Trail Ride: A rugged 585-mile bike route

By Tom French

A challenge for those hardy enough to try

man sitting on a rock at the top of a mountain in the Adirondacks

At 75, hiker climbs 46 High Peaks, for the 100th time

By Tim Rowland

Adirondacker Gary Koch celebrated historic milestone on Whiteface

Regent Roger Catania lives two miles from Petrova Elementary School in Saranac Lake.

New York adds climate education, financial literacy requirements for high school students 

By Mike Lynch

New requirements expected to start as soon as the fall of 2026

Fall brown trout caught on a streamer

Fall fly fishing guide: Late-season tips

By Geoff Schaake

Expert advice covers techniques from grasshopper patterns to streamers for targeting aggressive trout through extended catch-and-release season

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