Shuttles, permits, visitor centers are part of latest High Peaks crowds talks
More information comes out on what the state and stakeholders are thinking for crowd management in the High Peaks.
Stories
Saranac Lake airport listed as hazardous site
By Ry Rivard
Like hundreds of other airports across the country, Adirondack Regional over the years sprayed firefighting foam that contains chemicals now known to cause cancer and other health problems.
Adirondack Rail Trail moves ahead with scenic rail by end of 2021, bike trail by 2024
Work on a scenic railroad and recreational trail are underway, state agencies announced. But it will be some time before they're finished.
Boat stewards keep hydrilla and more from Adirondack lakes during busy pandemic season
Boat inspectors in the Adirondacks had one of their busiest years yet, keeping some significant invasive species at bay.
Climate goals meet green energy in the Adirondacks
As a substantial community solar project takes shape at the edge of Saranac Lake, one thing is certain: Renewable energy is a growing force in the Adirondacks.
Lost hikers in Hamilton County
Recent DEC Forest Ranger actions: Village of Saranac Lake – HarrietstownFranklin CountyWilderness Rescue: On Oct. 15 at 1:12 p.m., DEC’s Ray Brook Dispatch received a report of an overturned canoe in the Second Pond boat area on Lower Saranac Lake. One person was on shore and uncertain if her companion was still in the water or…
Upper Saranac Foundation seeks help in shoring up dam
By Ry Rivard
“Our emergency was precautionary,” the Upper Saranac Foudation's lake manager said.
Green Power, Green Park
Join us for a digital panel discussion of renewable energy projects and potential in the Adirondack Park . About this Event The one-hour discussion will be led by Adirondack Explorer Policy Reporter Gwendolyn Craig with the following panelists: Noah Shaw, partner and co-chair, Renewable Energy Practice, Hodgson Russ LLP; Conrad Karsten, project developer for Sunvestment…
Deep below the surface: This week’s top stories
By Melissa Hart
We’re coming off what’s typically the busiest weekend of fall in the Adirondacks, but interestingly, that’s not the top story of the week. (Keep scrolling to find out!) Here’s a look at some of the week’s top news, on both AdirondackExplorer.org and AdirondackAlmanack.com. If you want to dig in deeper, take a look at our full slate of topical Explorer…
Council’s Diane Fish to retire in early 2021
Longtime Adirondack Council advocate Diane Fish plans to retire this winter, Council Executive Director Willie Janeway announced. “All who know Diane are familiar with her infectious energy and famous dedication to the Adirondacks, the Council and its mission of preserving the ecological integrity and wild character of the Park,” Janeway said in an email to…