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Inside New York state’s bid to host 2026 Olympic sliding events

By James Odato

Lake Placid still waiting for final answer from Italian committee about whether the village will be needed as backup site

woman dumping vegetation into composter

Composting efforts spread slowly but steadily

By Mike Lynch

Composting efforts have spread into pockets of the Adirondacks due to grassroots efforts

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Adirondack Mountain Reserve permits: Your questions answered

By Gwendolyn Craig

What you need to know about hiking from this High Peaks gateway

Deb Naybor stands outside of the Blue Raven Cabin. The tiny home is being built by Paul Smith's College students as a capstone project. Photo by Rick Karlin

Thinking big, building small: Paul Smith’s College students build tiny house

By Rick Karlin

Students tackle affordable housing head-on with capstone project

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Adirondack Regional Theatre celebrates 25 years of community, creativity

By Lauren Dorsey

Group grows from small troupe to vibrant hub with over 100 performances.

Blowdown at the south end of the Wild Forest. Photo by Tim Rowland

Split Rock Mountain’s forgotten quarry and tramway

By Tim Rowland

The hidden trails of Split Rock Mountain Wild Forest reveal a piece of Adirondack history that ended tragically

20 years of Adirondack climbing

By Mike Lynch

Adirondack Climbers' Coalition President Will Roth reflects on changes in the industry over the last 20 years in the Adirondacks.

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New DEC chief honors trans ranger in first Adirondack stop 

By Zachary Matson

New DEC commissioner honors beloved ranger who died in climbing accident in first appearance in the Adirondacks

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White-winged crossbills: A ‘spark bird’

By Birdwatch

How a winter irruption sparked a lifelong passion for birdwatching

julia goren of ADK

From hiking trails to biking trails, Julia Goren to lead Adirondack Rail Trail Association

By Gwendolyn Craig

Julia Goren will be the next executive director of the Adirondack Rail Trail Association.

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