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Pictured is new Executive Director Arin Bardo. Photo by Tim Rowland

New Champlain Area Trails director assumes leadership

By Tim Rowland

Nonprofit Champlain Area Trails marks its first leadership change since its founding in 2009.

A winter triathlon took place as part of the 2024 Empire State Winter Games. The race featured a run, fat bike and Nordic ski. Fat tire biking is gaining in popularity across the Adirondacks. Photo by Nancie Battaglia

Fat tire biking grows in popularity

By Phil Brown

Fat tire biking is emerging as a way to get outside in all kinds of conditions

squaw lake sign

State proposes biking and boating changes in Moose River Plains

By Gwendolyn Craig

The DEC is proposing to allow motorcycle and e-bikes through the Moose River Plains. It is also proposing to reduce the horsepower of boats on the Cedar River Flow.

From the summit of Panther Mountain: the North Route 8 corridor, hamlet of Chestertown and Gore Ski area. Photo by Tim Rowland

These 5 Adirondack trails make for great spring hikes 

By Isabella Susino

Check out these recent outings from our team of Explorers

Maple syrup bottles in a window

At Thurman Maple Days, farms blend old, new

By Tim Rowland

Even with technological advances, sugar house visitors still want an old-fashioned experience

Rangers brought a new stove to the Lake Colden Outpost. Photo provided by the DEC.

Hikers with frozen feet call for help

By Adirondack Explorer

Forest rangers also search for a wanted man

American and Canadian flags line Lake Street in Rouses Point. File photo: Ryan Finnerty.

Tourism data shows Canadian visits declined in February

By North Country Public Radio

North Country communities are noticing impact

Clarity needed as New York navigates tariff challenges on imported Canadian electricity

By Times Union

New York's electric grid operator questions authority to collect tariffs on Canadian energy amid Trump's proposed 25% surcharge

The Trudeau Institute in Saranac Lake, pictured Thursday, has been among the local research companies impacted by uncertainty surrounding federal grant funding. Adirondack Enterprise photo by Grace McIntyre.

Trudeau Institute impacted by federal funding cuts, uncertainty around grants

By Adirondack Daily Enterprise

Fluctuations in research grant funding make long-term planning difficult

washed out muddy road

Road to Garden trailhead in Keene reopened after flooding

By Tim Rowland

Flooding has washed out Johns Brook Road, closing access to the Garden trailhead in Keene Valley. The repairs will likely take a few days.

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