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Future plans for 36,600-acre Whitney estate may be limited by past decisions

By James Odato

Any development for Whitney Park would require approval of master plan by Adirondack Park Agency

hiker search on snowy Allen Mountain

Do Adirondack land use policies hinder rangers’ rescue efforts?

By Times Union

Forest rangers say wilderness restoration policies hampered abilities to search for missing Canadian hiker Leo DuFour, who died on Allen Mountain

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Rock, Raquette and roll at The Wild Center

By Tom French

The Raquette River Roll includes a variety of sculptures and interactive elements for visitors to enjoy

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Celebrating summer in the Adirondacks

By Brenne Sheehan

Kick off the official start of summer with a variety of outdoor activities

Hoisington summit trees and lake

Westport trail network gains community support

By Tim Rowland

Trails around Hoisington Mountain offer scenic views of the Champlain Valley

water in buckets in Ticonderoga

Ticonderoga faces federal water shutoff deadline

By Tim Rowland

 Chilson and Eagle Lake residents that depend on Gooseneck Pond water source brace for possible shutoff

underground railroad director on juneteenth

Celebrating Juneteenth: Remembering a path to freedom

By David Escobar

Underground Railroad Museum plans tour of historic sites in Champlain Valley

ausable river

Keeseville opens new waterfront park, amid other revitalization efforts

By Brenne Sheehan

Community revitalization efforts are growing in this former Adirondack mill town

water treatment plan

A fair share? Grant programs fall short for the Adirondacks, officials say

By Zachary Matson

Adirondack communities at a disadvantage when competing for state funds, even as state dollars flow into the park

John Ernst at APA meeting.

APA saves accessibility issue for another day

By Zachary Matson

Ernst thanked for service; new board members confirmed by senate

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