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Jen Kretser on Adirondack Youth Climate Leaders

By Tracy Ormsbee

Jen Kretser, director of programs at the Wild Center in Tupper Lake, talks about what it’s like to work with young people on climate issues.

Opportunities for bikers in Saranac Lake Wild Forest

By Mike Lynch

Barkeater Trails Alliance Director Josh Wilson talks about new biking opportunities in the Saranac Lake Wild Forest.

A drone demonstrated in the adirondacks

By Mike Lynch

Dave LaMountain uses a drone near the West Branch of the Ausable River near Wilmington.

Town of Willsboro supervisor on new preserve trail

By Tracy Ormsbee

Town of Willsboro Supervisor Shaun Gillilland talks about the town’s partnership with the Adirondack Chapter of the Nature Conservancy.

Upgrades to Bouquet River Nature Preserve

By Tracy Ormsbee

Connie Prickett of the Adirondack Chapter of the Nature Conservancy talks about the work the conservancy is doing in Willsboro to upgrade the preserve. It ties in with the plans the town has to tie its economy to the natural resources there.

Hull Falls In Slow Motion

By Phil Brown

Hull Falls is on the East Branch of the Ausable River in Keene in the Adirondack Park.

Skiing The Whiteface Highway

By Phil Brown

We made this on one of our last skis of the season (4/8/17). There was still plenty of snow. That’s why the highway is popular early and late in the winter: it doesn’t need much snow to be skiable.

Skiing The Mount Marcy Trail

By Phil Brown

We made this short video on April 3, 2017, on a ski descent of Mount Marcy. This is a fun cruise along Phelps Brook. It’s pretty mellow, but watch out for rocks!

Avalanche Pass Ski Trail

By Phil Brown

Avalanche Pass Ski Trail had six inches of fresh powder and a good base this week. Conditions were mellow.

State Police Helicopter Rescues Hikers On Algonquin

By Phil Brown

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