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Neil Woodworth checks on his location with his handheld positioning device. Photo by Neil Woodworth

Technology in the backcountry

By Contributing Writer

Using a global positioning system receiver - GPSR - makes it easier to get back safely

Wildlife Technician Sam Silverman swabs a bald eagle carcass for avian flu, while Wildlife Biologist Kevin Hynes looks on in 2023. Explorer file photo by Eric Teed.

Avian flu: DEC urges public to report suspected cases

By Mike Lynch

Biologists looking to track cases to find out where it is on the landscape.

A glimpse of the Champlain Valley, looking south. Photo by Tim Rowland

Following the links between North, South Boquet mountains

By Tim Rowland

Low peaks overlooking Lake Champlain exist in extensive network of CATS trails

A washed-out culvert

Adirondack officials alarmed by possible FEMA changes

By Mike Lynch

A federal council will be tasked with evaluating FEMA in the coming months, leaving its fate uncertain in the coming year.

Slushing the High Ice at the saranac lake ice palace

Ice Palace Accessibility Day returns to Saranac Lake’s Winter Carnival

By David Escobar

Team of community members craft plan to make sure all can enjoy the icy spectacle

Deb Glick and Matt Simpson

Adirondack groups push for funding amid Hochul’s budget cuts  

By Gwendolyn Craig

At state environmental conservation and energy budget hearing, groups seek more support of Adirondack Park initiatives.

a cross-country skier off wawbeek road in tupper lake

Old Wawbeek Road: Original gateway to Upper Saranac Lake

By Tom French

Ski on underused road is solid option for when there is thin snow cover.

Interim DEC Commissioner Sean Mahar

Lawmakers have turn questioning New York’s environmental spending priorities

By Gwendolyn Craig

Hochul administration faces legislative scrutiny on climate, water infrastructure funding, among other issues

Expanding birding opportunities in the Adirondacks

By David Escobar

Birdability joins Adirondack Land Trust in tracking accessible birdwatching options for people with disabilities

The Oswegatchie River seen from the put-in on Tooley Pond Road. Photo by Phil Brown

State expands Cranberry Lake Wild Forest: What it means for canoeists, kayakers

By Phil Brown

New 965-acre state acquisition will enhance Oswegatchie River access for paddlers

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