Adirondacks’ Cold War History: Inside the Plattsburgh Air Force Museum
By Tom French
Discover the military history of the Plattsburgh region and its unique Cold War legacy
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Preserving the past, building the future: Whiteface Memorial Highway’s renovation
By Tom French
A look inside the Whiteface Memorial Highway renovation. Iconic road, castle and other structures are in the midst of restoration efforts.
Million Dollar Dam: A historic Adirondack tale of engineering, ambition
By Tom French
Explore the remnants of William Miner's Million Dollar Dam, an engineering feat of the early 20th century, nestled in the Adirondacks' glacial landscape.
Remains of Revolutionary War soldiers closer to final resting place in Lake George
Plans are underway for memorial and burial service for Revolutionary War-era smallpox victims
Celebrating 100 years: The Adirondacks’ Northville-Placid Trail legacy
By Holly Riddle
A slate of events are planned this summer and fall to mark historic trail's impact on recreation in the Adirondack Park
Preserving history: Inside Adirondack Experience’s treasure trove
Step into history with the Adirondack Experience museum's special collections
Museum digitizing renowned Adirondack guideboat collection
The Adirondack Experience Museum is creating a digital archive of the uniquely Adirondack vessel.
Exploring Adirondack roots in Albany’s Rural Cemetery
By Tom French
Tales of early Adirondack settlers resting in one of New York’s oldest cemeteries
From Peaks to Pages: Hiker dives into Adirondack history
By Holly Riddle
Albany native John Sasso's journey to Adirondack authorship
Remembering Grace’s legacy
By Times Union
20 years after her death, Adirondack 46er Grace Hudowalski’s legacy continues to inspire