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Learning to tell stories in the Adirondack wilderness

By Zachary Matson

How the most seemingly obscure stories—like a disputed trail or a moose stuck on a mountain—can hold profound significance

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In rural Northern New York, drag culture breaks down barriers

By David Escobar

Performers defy small-town stereotypes, blend artistry, resilience and community one show at a time

In Lake Placid, a hub for recreation, Olympic dreams

By Holly Riddle

Mirror Lake Inn's legacy, plus a love of skiing, runs deep with the Weibrecht family

Debbie McElwaine and Katie Rhodes sitting in profile positions on the summit of on Grace Peak. Photo courtesy of Katie Rhodes

Hiking challenge shines light on forgotten women of the Adirondacks

By Tim Rowland

Pair take on quest to honor Adirondack women overlooked by history

two women of adirondack fragrance farm walking in the woods

Adirondack Fragrance Farm finds new generation of leaders, in the family

By Holly Riddle

Natural soap company with roots in the Adirondacks grows into national business

Statewide caravan for immigrant rights stops in Elizabethtown

By David Escobar

Activists highlight the role of migrants in the North Country’s economy and culture

Luke Dow with his mother Patricia in Lake George NY at their Lake George Steamboat Company, a generational family business. photo by Nancie Battaglia

Keeping the dream afloat on Lake George

By Holly Riddle

The family legacy behind Lake George Steamboat Co., created in 1817, that has survived changes in modern times

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Love and luck bring 3rd generation owner to Adirondack business

By Holly Riddle

Family legacy lives on at Nelson’s Cottages in Inlet

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Family legacy spans 9 generations at Natural Stone Bridges & Caves

By Holly Riddle

Property in Pottersville dates back more than 200 years in the same family

Dewey Mountain meets the mix in Saranac Lake

By Brenne Sheehan

A free, all-day electronic music show at Dewey Mountain in Saranac Lake offers DJ sets and a range of all-age activities on Aug. 2 from 1-9 p.m.

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