The year without Canadians in the Adirondacks
New York's wildland trails, ski slopes and lakes have had less of a Canadian accent with the border closed during a pandemic year.
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Adirondack Diversity Initiative looks to double its budget
Executive director says more staff needed to support ADI's police reform, diversity training and educational work.
Hinckley day-use area, Lake George stormwater and more on APA docket
Lake George stormwater regulations, Hinckley day-use area, a North Elba housing development and a cell tower are on the APA's agenda.
Tops, Price Chopper to join forces
By Mike DeSocio
The fate for Adirondack locations of these stores remains unclear, although company leaders said there are no plans to close stores at the moment.
Adirondack communities see value in banking locally
By Mike DeSocio
Indian Lake convinces bank to stay; other communities bring in new financial institutions
Farewell to an Adirondack legend
To know Pete Hornbeck was to love him, while appreciating his kindness, humor, generosity, quick wit, creativity and vast knowledge of all things Adirondack.
Electric avenue
By Mike DeSocio
NYS and local organizations set an ambitious goal to boost the number of EV charging stations around the Adirondacks
Brendan Wiltse: Champion for wilderness, known for motivating young activists
As a summit guide on Poke-O-Moonshine in college and later a summit steward for the Adirondack Mountain Club and then manager of John’s Brook Lodge for two and a half years while in grad school to become a scientist, Brandon Wiltse developed a real love of wilderness.
Mirthful messages
The Foot Stuff outdoors podcast, created by four friends devoted to recreation and preservation, offers adventure, antics and activism in every episode.
The joys and challenges of teaching in a small school district
Deborah Andersen has taught generations of third graders in Bolton Landing, including the parents of her students, most of her nieces and nephews, and her own children.