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Adirondack zoning map amendment raises questions

By Gwendolyn Craig

The Adirondack Park Agency is considering a land use map amendment request in Lake Luzerne, with mixed feedback from the public so far.

Tourists return to Lake George

By Gwendolyn Craig

The summery weather and tease of state beaches opening had tourists enjoying Lake George just before Memorial Day weekend. Not many were wearing masks.

Railroad reverses course, opposes Tahawus trail

By Tim Rowland

Cylists had begun pressing for a southern route to complement the Lake Placid-Tupper Lake trail that the Adirondack Park Agency approved this month.

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Rangers come to aid of injured hiker on Poke-O

By Adirondack Explorer

The following are forest ranger highlights provided by the state Department of Environmental Conservation on May 19.

Lesser known hikes in the Adirondacks

By Mike Lynch

The following is a list of lesser-used Adirondack Park trails where hikers may seek to spread out for some social distancing during the coronavirus pandemic. The state Department of Environmental Conservation recommends engaging in low-risk hikes near home.

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Adirondack rock climbing guide service won’t open

By Mike Lynch

A leading Adirondack guide service doesn’t plan to open this summer for rock climbing due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Too soon? Guides have mixed views on getting anglers back in the water

By Mike Lynch

"Until I see how this shakes out, I don’t want to be part of bringing a bunch of people into Saranac Lake, New York, and into Lake Placid, New York.”

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Adirondack Park board OKs rail trail

By Tim Rowland

Rail refurbishment for the scenic railroad is expected to be completed by 2021, and the rail trail by 2023.

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APA approves herbicide use on Minerva Lake

By Gwendolyn Craig

For the third time in at least 20 years, the Adirondack Park Agency approved the use of a herbicide for managing an aquatic invasive species.

A short hike to great views on Lake George

By Mike Lynch

Anthony’s Nose is home to cliffs that serve as a breeding spot for peregrine falcons, which are endangered in New York State. The LCLG description of the preserve says in the summer you may see these “birds soaring over the cliffs,” and they ask that you not disturb them. The trail through the preserve purposely ends on Record Hill and does not go near Anthony’s Nose, so hikers don’t disturb the birds. 

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