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

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A trail for all seasons

By Adirondack Explorer

One of my go-to ski tours, especially early in the season, is the Hays Brook Truck Trail north of Paul Smiths. Although another ski tour begins across the road, I never bothered to check it out until last winter. Now I know what I was missing.

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Biodegradable waste leaves a trace

By Adirondack Explorer

There are common misconceptions about biodegradable waste that contribute to what we as hikers feel comfortable leaving on the trail.

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Governor announces millions in grants to Adirondack programs

By Adirondack Explorer

This round of grants includes some focused on enhancing “age-friendly” communities.

A week of cold-weather rescues

By Adirondack Explorer

DEC's Ray Brook Dispatch received a call from a man concerned he had not heard from his ex-wife who was late for an appointment. He last spoke to her at 2 p.m., as she was leaving to hike an approximately 12-mile section of the Northville-Placid Trail between Benson and Northville.

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Forest rangers use airboat for rescue missions during Halloween storm

By Adirondack Explorer

The following forest ranger actions took place between October 28 and November 3. The info below was provided by the state Department of Environmental Conservation. 

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Forest rangers rescue hunters

By Adirondack Explorer

The following forest ranger actions took place between October 21-27. They were provided by the state Department of Environmental Conservation.

Emerald ash borer confirmed in Jefferson County

By Adirondack Explorer

The Cornell University Insect Diagnostic Lab confirmed the Jefferson County infestation sites, according to the New York Department of Environmental Conservation.

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Judge stays construction of Cedar River bridge

By Adirondack Explorer

The ruling last week by state Supreme Court Judge Robert Muller comes in the lawsuit that Protect the Adirondack and Adirondack Wild have against the state Department of Environmental Conservation. 

A busy week for wilderness rescuers

By Adirondack Explorer

It was discovered that the hiker had a pre-existing heart condition, that if taxed, causes circulation issues, fatigue, and an inability to walk.

Rangers recover body in Lower Saranac Lake and other recent missions

By Adirondack Explorer

The following are forest ranger actions for the period between September 23-29.

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