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The Adirondack Explorer is a nonprofit magazine covering the Adirondack Park's environment, recreation and communities.

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Wildland fire near Little Long Pond in the St. Regis Canoe Area. Photo courtesy of DEC

Multiple hiker rescues across Adirondacks due to heat

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Rangers extinguish wildfire in St. Regis Canoe Area

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Man suffers injuries at Split Rock Falls accident

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Hikers struggle with heat, dehydration this past week

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Billy Jones announces resignation from 115th district seat

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North Country lawmaker to step down after 9 years in office

Haystack hoist from helicopter. Courtesy of DEC.

Helicopter rescues in High Peaks: Herbert Brook lean-to and Haystack Mountain evacuations save hikers

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Recent emergency operations in the Adirondack region included two helicopter rescues, a hiking injury, and wildfire suppression.

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Illegal trail markings at Black Bear Mountain lead hikers astray

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Plus: Rangers come to help injured 92-year-old hiker and more actions from the past week

Wildfire in Chesterfield. DEC photo

Recent fires sparked by lightning, negligent campers

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Rangers put out campfire at Split Rock Falls, and a wildfire in Keeseville

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Rangers pay respects to deceased colleague Brendan Jackson

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Assistant Ranger passed away last month

helicopter rescue on Hurricane Mountain

Rangers conduct hoist rescue on Hurricane Mountain

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Injured hikers call for help at Whiteface, Cranberry Lake and Owls Head as well

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Rangers assist dehydrated hikers in Cranberry Lake, Mt Haystack

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Plus: Hiker and dog stuck on ledge on Crane Mountain

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Angler falls down Ausable embankment, breaking leg

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Plus: Rangers search for missing men in two separate incidents

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