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Invasive species prevention: An Adirondack paddler’s guide to clean, drain, and dry protocols 

By Brenne Sheehan

A Pennsylvanian gets schooled on the ways of Adirondack waters

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Aerial in the central Adirondacks, summer. Part of Whitney Park, a private inholding, is seen here with the Whitney camp on Little Forked Lake.

New York state needs to step up in conserving Whitney Park

By Guest writer

Adirondack Wilderness Advocates urge conservation easements for Whitney estate

man with a canoe in the Grand Canyon

Paddling in his wake, through Adirondack waters

By Contributing Writer

A tribute to Don Morris, paddling legend, devoted father

backcountry ski trail on jenkins mountain

Making the case for backcountry ski trails

By Phil Brown

Mike Whelan's "Treasured Heights" video

Lisa Ballard ice climbs in Ouray, Colorado.

Chasing adventure: The thrill and risk of the mountains

By Lisa Ballard

Lisa Ballard dives into why some people push outdoor skills to the limits

Neil Woodworth checks on his location with his handheld positioning device. Photo by Neil Woodworth

Technology in the backcountry

By Contributing Writer

Using a global positioning system receiver - GPSR - makes it easier to get back safely

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Adirondack Park Agency’s proposed amendments strike balance between accessibility, wilderness

By Contributing Writer

Updates to Adirondack Park State Land Master Plan can protect wilderness lands AND allow access to people with disabilities

Comment on the Adirondack Park state lands plan: Time to revisit backcountry skiing trails

By Phil Brown

Plan updates should include new definition to allow for wider ski trails

Sunset from a firewtower.

The Buck (Mountain) stops here

By Tim Rowland

A lesson on names and places

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When it comes to ProcellaCOR and Lake George, the state isn’t listening

By Contributing Writer

Why take a risk in the Queen of American lakes?

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