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Docks stored in Norman's Cove on Indian Lake this summer.

State cracks down on Indian Lake cove dock storage

By Gwendolyn Craig

The state is requiring Indian Lake residents and business owners to remove their docks from a cove or face a violation.

A stop sign near the WhistlePig facility in Mineville shows black staining.

Plan to address whiskey fungus complaints in Mineville

By Gwendolyn Craig

WhistlePig Whiskey will wash building exteriors impacted by whiskey fungus within more than triple its original cleaning radius.

This map shows LGLC's recent 30-acre purchase along with its Twin Pines Preserve and nearby Adirondack Forest Preserve lands. Courtesy of LGLC

Land trust adds key parcels near Lake George

By Mike Lynch

Lake George Land Conservancy has purchased properties in the towns of Bolton and Lake George in recent months.

View from Rattlesnake Knob in the Four Peaks Tract in Jay looking toward the Sentinel Range. Part of the Adirondack Park

State acquires 600-acre ‘Four Peaks Tract’ in Jay for forest preserve

By Gwendolyn Craig

Conservation easements for Follensby, Raquette River tracts completed, pushing state closer to conservation goals

Adirondack Land Trust Stewardship Manager Derek Rogers removes invasives and plants pollinators at the Glenview Preserve in late June.

Adirondack Land Trust awarded $3M for accessible trail development

By North Country Public Radio

The money will be split between two iconic properties in Saranac Lake and Lake Placid

An aerial view of Follensby Pond

NY’s 30×30 conservation push: Draft strategies unveiled for public comment

By Gwendolyn Craig

State draft plan shows New York needs to conserve three million more acres to meet 2030 goals

In Tupper Lake, a fight around 5,800 acres

By James Odato

Franklin County moves to take control of Big Tupper

aerial shot of Adirondack Club and Resort property in Tupper Lake

Wealthy investor prevails in Tupper Lake foreclosure case

By James Odato

Decision involves almost 6,000 acres formerly slated for development by now-defunct Adirondack Club and Resort project

AMR gate

Adirondack Mountain Reserve hiking: Reservation system enters 4th year

By Gwendolyn Craig

Hikers must reserve parking spots at popular High Peaks gateway, starting May 1 through Oct. 31, 2024

The Adirondack Rail Trail on a clear winter day.

Snowmobile club upset over rail trail paving

By Chloe Bennett

Group files complaints with DEC, APA over lost use on paved sections of Adirondack Rail Trail

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