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DEC, APA ask public what to do at Debar Mountain Complex

By Gwendolyn Craig

The public will have more time to comment on the state’s proposal to tear down an historic Adirondack camp and put up a day-use area.

APA board member Chad Dawson

Chad Dawson announces he will resign from APA board

By Gwendolyn Craig

Chad Dawson announced his resignation to the Adirondack Park Agency on Thursday, highlighting a DEC administration that does what it wants.

Organizing good, safe fun in the time of COVID-19

By Tracy Ormsbee

One day Long Lake Parks & Rec Director Alex Roalsvig might be closing facilities for the season and winterizing, on another, getting geese off the ball field, and on another, writing grants. And in a pandemic year, she's also tasked with keeping people safe.

Public, preservationists voice support for Debar Lodge

By Gwendolyn Craig

The proposal to remove an Adirondack camp is a state Constitutional conundrum that has opened the floodgates of public comment.

Masten House

SUNY ESF foundation sells Masten House for $1 million

By Gwendolyn Craig

The Masten House has been sold for $1 million and will be a private residence, ruling out any plans for a High Peaks visitors center.

General store in Long Lake

Long Lake creates plan for sustainable future while preserving small-town character

By Tim Rowland

Long Lake is known for its forests, waters, trails, solitude and rural stores. Residents want to keep that and plan for a sustainable future.

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Adirondack ski areas prepare for a COVID-altered season

By Contributing Writer

State guidelines, and the pandemic itself, have affected Adirondack resorts in mostly similar ways, with some variations.

Remnants of the past: Lake George construction site exposes burial ground

By Gwendolyn Craig

Bones tell park's Revolution story, and raise questions about protections

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State accuses Spectrum of inflating list of required rural broadband connections

By James Odato

“Our analysis bears out that Charter and Spectrum have been exaggerating the number of new passings."

Trailblazer: Joanne Kennedy

By Tracy Ormsbee

We know Joanne Kennedy from her photos featuring Adirondack wildlife and landscapes published in the Adirondack Mountain Club’s Adirondac magazine, her monthly column in the Plattsburgh Press-Republican, “Navigating Nature,” and her book, “Leave Only Footprints: A Walk on the Wild Side–Adirondack Style.” I

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