Colleagues honor his dedication By Zachary Matson Bruce Young, who chaired the Lake George Park Commission for more than half the state agency’s existence, died earlier this month at age 86. Young, a retired pilot and lifelong resident … [Read more...] about Bruce Young, longtime Lake George Park Commission chair, dies at 86
10 stories you couldn’t stop reading in 2021
As of mid-December, we've published 500 stories in 2021, in addition to 27 photo galleries and dozens of videos to our YouTube channel. That's pretty impressive, especially when you also consider the 1,125 stories, commentaries, news releases and … [Read more...] about 10 stories you couldn’t stop reading in 2021
‘Wow’ed by Wilmington
Lots to explore in the Wonders of Wilmington challenge By Melissa Hart My husband and I have lived in the Adirondacks nearly all our adult lives, but it took the addition of children into our family to open our eyes to some of the attractions … [Read more...] about ‘Wow’ed by Wilmington
Bill McKibben launches new climate projects
Author and climate activist Bill McKibben has created two new initiatives. The first is a newsletter he's titled "The Crucial Years," available through Substack with various subscription options. In the introduction to the newsletter, he writes … [Read more...] about Bill McKibben launches new climate projects
Hikers weigh in on best date excursions
Here are 10+ ideas for hikes that could take a relationship to new heights By Melissa Hart Recently, I sparked a discussion on the Adirondack Backcountry Hikers group when I asked for suggestions of “best hikes to take a date on.” I kept the … [Read more...] about Hikers weigh in on best date excursions
Rangers busy with two overnight rescues
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