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Adirondack high-speed internet plans halted by Washington

By Tim Rowland

Satellite push takes lead in conversations around connectivity issues in rural communities

sunny day with green grass at old forge pond's public boat launch

Webb board relaxes Old Forge Pond boat parking rules, increases fines

By Jamie Organski

New law allows limited overnight boating in summer months

John Ernst

Park Agency chair John Ernst to retire in June

By Zachary Matson

After nearly 10 years on APA board, John Ernst to retire after June agency meeting

A taxidermist mounted the Cherry Valley wolf for the New York State Museum.

Lawmakers seek answers on wolves’ presence in New York

By Times Union

Wolf sightings in NY spark legislative push for increased DNA testing

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Adirondack paddling perfection on the East Branch of the St. Regis River

By Zachary Matson

New paddling column, The Next Bend, aims to explore waterways that shape Adirondack Park

John Spissinger talks about some of his favorite flies.

Legendary fly fishermen share secrets of Ausable River

By Tim Rowland

Fly fishing icons discuss philosophy, technique

Hikers on mountaintop

Cascade hikers lose party member while tripping, on mushrooms

By Adirondack Explorer

Plus other forest ranger actions from the past week

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Reindeer and renovations at Santa’s Workshop

By Tim Rowland

Former Navy SEAL takes on challenge of updating aging Adirondack theme park

Visitor center, OSI gift mark a new day for Newcomb

By Tim Rowland

Open Space Institute will give to the town the “historic core” of the lands it purchased 25 years ago from National Lead.

Essex gains a musical haven, complete with vintage guitars

By Tim Rowland

Pawn 22 is a musical sanctuary hiding in plain sight

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