An Earth Day anniversary Q&A with Bill McKibben
By Gwendolyn Craig
"The Adirondacks, in general, have continued to get steadily better—one of the few places on Earth you can make that claim for."
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With no visitors, a Lake George retreat must feed dormant sewage plant
By Gwendolyn Craig
For those adventurous bakers trying to create a sourdough starter while self-isolating at home, the process for feeding the bugs at the wastewater treatment plant is surprisingly similar.
Cuomo underlines coronavirus-related closures both upstate and down
By Gwendolyn Craig
Addressing his latest executive orders closing golf courses, some parks and boat launches, Cuomo said the state has to act as one during the pandemic.
Double H Ranch, a “magical place” for kids, closes summer camp in response to coronavirus
By Gwendolyn Craig
For the first time in its 28 years, Double H Ranch’s summer program was canceled. It typically serves around 900 children from June through August.
Coronavirus changes boat inspection programs in Adirondacks
By Gwendolyn Craig
The Lake George Park Commission announced it is pushing back its inspection program from May 1 to June 1 “to protect the health and safety of the boating public and the commission’s boat inspection staff,."
Huttopia plans Adirondack campground
By Gwendolyn Craig
A “glamping” destination—that is a fancy form of camping—is coming to Lake Luzerne. The Adirondack Park Agency has approved Huttopia's application.
Coronavirus-related closures continue, including Hotel Saranac
By Gwendolyn Craig
A number of businesses are closing in response to the coronavirus, and Hotel Saranac is the latest. The hotel hopes to reopen later in the year.
Meet Michael Barrett, the Adirondack Mountain Club’s new executive director
By Gwendolyn Craig
Michael Barrett talks about his new role as the executive director of the Adirondack Mountain Club, and what's next for the organization.
Breeding bird atlas kicks off its third statewide survey since 1980
By Gwendolyn Craig
New York is undergoing its third Breeding Bird Atlas, a five-year citizen science project that helps track our avian neighbors across the state.
‘Restore Mother Nature Bond Act’ leaps first hurdle, but more lie ahead as economy wilts
By Gwendolyn Craig
A clause in the legislation allows Robert Mujica, the state budget director, to kill the bond act before it heads to a public vote if the current economic tailspin means conditions aren't right this fall.