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Maddie Phaneuf: A biathlete and environmental advocate

By Jamie Organski

They say the resilient spirit of the Adirondacks has a way of seeping into one’s veins, and that certainly is the case for professional biathlete and environmental activist Maddie Phaneuf.

Wells couple will contest APA fine and violation determination

By Gwendolyn Craig

The Adirondack Park Agency fined a Wells couple $28,500 for a building violation, but the couple is contesting it in court.

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New grocer provides taste of Old World flavors

By Amy Scattergood

Mini Euromart brings hard-to-find continental cuisine staples to the Adirondacks.

A magical, healing place

By Adirondack Explorer

As the oldest women’s retreat in the country, Wiawaka is filled with history. It's also known for supporting women in all stages of life.

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‘Alpine Mary’ Lamb: A summit steward and 46’er many times over

By Tracy Ormsbee

When she’s not volunteering as a summit steward, Mary Lamb is doing trail work with the ADK46ers or answering questions, reading hiker accounts and looking at the photos of aspiring 46ers as an official correspondent for the program.

David Starbuck: Excavator of lost arcs

By Gwendolyn Craig

'Indiana' Starbuck unearthed park’s hidden tales. The Adirondack native taught thousands of diggers through 70 archaeological field schools.

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Adirondack breweries raise a glass to continued growth

By Mike DeSocio

While Adirondack breweries have seen continued growth, has the craft beer industry reached a saturation point?

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Controversial subdivision, visitor use planning on APA’s agenda

By Gwendolyn Craig

The APA's upcoming meetings include the potential approval of a controversial subdivision project and a presentation on High Peaks use.

Enchanted Forest Water Safari

The return of an Adirondack favorite

By Jamie Organski

Enchanted Forest Water Safari in Old Forge gears up for re-opening, after being forced to close last year due to the pandemic.

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NYS Sen. Dan Stec: ‘The hiking senator’

By Gwendolyn Craig

A conversation with the newly elected senator for a big part of the Adirondacks: "I'm all over the mountains."

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