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

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Public invited to climate resilience listening sessions

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The Adirondack Climate Outreach & Resilience Network invites residents to share concerns and ideas in shaping a roadmap for the region.

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Jobs 2.0: Key takeaways and watch the event recording

By Adirondack Explorer

Adirondack Explorer's Jobs 2.0 event highlights challenges, opportunities in the Adirondacks job market

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Turn, turn, turn: Fall color popping around the Adirondacks

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Editor changes ahead at Adirondack Explorer

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James Odato, who has led the reporting team for the past 3 years, announced he will retire in January 2025. 

Dr. Claire Parkinson describes some of her research on our planet's changing ice to the Earth to Sky Academy class of 2019 using Goddard Scientific Visualization Studio imagery projected on the NASA hyperwall.

Adirondack organizations selected for NASA climate training

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Local leaders chosen to attend Earth to Sky Academy climate course this November

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Adirondacks, defined

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An Adirondack vocabulary list

Mary Lamb on publisher Tracy Ormsbee's first hike on Marcy.

The ‘official’ 46 High Peaks in the Adirondacks

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Ready to hike the tallest mountains in New York state? Here's a list to get you started and track your progress.

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Adirondack Explorer wins 7 journalism awards from New York Press Association

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Environmental reporting recognized as part of award-winning work

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The Jeffrey Family Fund: A new chapter for Adirondack news

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Adirondack Explorer, NCPR add shared reporter to cover diversity

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David Escobar will report on issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion in the Adirondack Park

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