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golden eagle in a tree

Golden eagles: Just passing through

By Birdwatch

While no longer nesting in the Adirondacks, these impressive raptors can be seen during migration.

view from mt adams fire tower

Mount Adams: A hike with mining history

By Tom French

At 3,460 feet, Mount Adams is one of the higher fire tower peaks.

Program pays landowners to practice sustainable forestry

By Chloe Bennett

Environmental groups zero in on small woodlots as part of larger carbon offsets initiative

State buys former Finch land in Newcomb

By Mike Lynch

The location is commonly passed by hikers and others in vehicles on the way to trailheads and hunting camps off Tahawus Road.

Paradox Lake will be latest to use an herbicide designed to kill milfoil

Paradox Lake to become latest to be treated with milfoil herbicide

By Zachary Matson

Adirondack Park Agency approves permit for 3rd Adirondack lake to use ProcellaCOR

Renewable energy sources cartoon

APA developing battery energy storage application

By Gwendolyn Craig

The APA is creating an energy storage application it hopes will address fire and safety concerns when a project falls under its jurisdiction.

A crane over a pile of stone on a clear day

Southern Adirondacks mining expansion gets APA approval

By Gwendolyn Craig

Coeymans-based Carver Sand & Gravel is closer to expanding its 320-acre mining operation in Fulton County and changing the terms of its permit.

Health officials see above-average breathing illnesses in Essex County

By Times Union

Virus and flu cases reported in the North Country.

Warren County is located on the western side of Lake George.

Warren County report shows major housing shortages

By Tim Rowland

The study, prepared by Novogradac of Bethesda, Md., indicated that middle-class residents cannot afford the typical $300,000 home.

Photo of muddy Van Hoevenberg Trail to Mount Marcy in Adirondacks on 4/8/18. By Phil Brown.

Eclipse may come at bad time for High Peaks hiking

By Mike Lynch

Organizations are coming up with a plan to educate visitors about the challenging and unpredictable conditions that exist in April.

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