Adirondack Park chair appointment coming soon?
By Gwendolyn Craig
On its eight-member board, the APA has one vacant position, two board members serving on expired terms and still no chair.
Gwendolyn Craig
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NYC Adirondack Mountain Club chapter sues club
By Gwendolyn Craig
The Adirondack Mountain Club is trying to dissolve its New York City chapter, alleging tax problems and member disenfranchisement.
Renewable energy research uses Lake George as lab
By Gwendolyn Craig
A research project kicking off on Lake George and two other New York lakes could help the United States further its renewable energy goals.
A “Cascade” of lessons learned
By Gwendolyn Craig
A return to Cascade Mountain, where reporter Gwendolyn Craig shares what she learned since her first try at summiting.
Whitney estate owner says tax pressures among reasons to divide land
By Gwendolyn Craig
“It’s a unique piece of property, and I feel very blessed and burdened owning it.”
Update: Escaped bear returns to Wilmington refuge
By Gwendolyn Craig
Two bears from Adirondack Wildlife Refuge escaped on Thursday, according to the DEC.
Adirondack loon center awarded oil spill funds
By Gwendolyn Craig
Nearly $800,000 in settlement money from a 2003 oil spill is going to the Adirondack Center for Loon Conservation.
Pataki’s Adirondacks
By Gwendolyn Craig
"It’s just been a unique, tremendous place that still has to fight to retain its incredible natural characteristics."
Time-lapse from Hurricane Mountain
By Gwendolyn Craig
A video time-lapse from the top of Hurricane Mountain in Essex County.
Trail work faces uncertain summer, as groups await guidance
By Gwendolyn Craig
Court’s ruling leaves towns and trail builders wondering how to proceed