Recent NYS DEC Forest Ranger actions Town of KeeneEssex CountyWilderness Rescue: On Mar. 25 at 5:14 p.m., DEC's Ray Brook Dispatch received a call from a hiker reporting he was concerned that his 18-year-old friend was lost after the pair were … [Read more...] about Rangers busy with two overnight rescues
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March Maple Madness
MARCH MAPLE MADNESS: Even though Maple Weekends are again canceled, the trees are still tapped and ready for sap to start flowing. We have a few sweet stories about maple in the Almanack: Paul Hetzler on the science behind the sap READ … [Read more...] about March Maple Madness
Community heroes and more stories from the past week
I'm excited to welcome a new freelance journalist to the Explorer team. Mike De Socio, formerly of the Albany Business Review, has jumped in on some business and community news stories for us. Here's what he has been up to so … [Read more...] about Community heroes and more stories from the past week
Harvest of the Month
Check out the new "Harvest of the Month" column brought to us from Adirondack Harvest To access this post, you must purchase Print & App All-access pass, Adirondack Explorer App, New Print Subscriber, Renew your print subscription or … [Read more...] about Harvest of the Month
Five ways to take advantage of that fresh snow
The snow has fallen (with many parts of our region receiving well over a foot) and the roads are now cleared. So what are you waiting for?!?! Let's get out and play in that fresh powder. I've put together a few ideas for a variety of ski outings, … [Read more...] about Five ways to take advantage of that fresh snow
Warm woolen mittens and a few of our favorite things from this week
Bernie Sanders' mittens went viral recently (and we couldn't resist joining in on the fun). But it turns out Vermonters aren't the only ones who appreciate warm mittens. I've had a pair of cosy ones for years, handmade from recycled wool by Charlotte … [Read more...] about Warm woolen mittens and a few of our favorite things from this week