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An outdoors education

By Betsy Kepes

St. Lawrence University students get outdoors immersion during Adirondack Semester

Author Amy Godine reads from her new book “The Black Woods” as a young reader follows along.

Bringing Black history to light

By Tim Rowland

Author Amy Godine digs into little-known Adirondack history in her new book 'The Black Woods'

Brian McCormack and Melanie Sawyer in front of their pole-mounted tracking solar panels

Off-grid in the Adirondacks

By Gwendolyn Craig

The off-gridders offer lessons on an alternative lifestyle amid the state’s goal of transitioning to more renewable energy.

Jim McKenna of ROOST.

Long-time tourism leader to retire from ROOST

By Mike Lynch

Jim McKenna has headed organization for more than 40 years

Bob Meyer: Why this matters

By Adirondack Explorer

"The Adirondack Explorer and Almanack are where real dialogue can and does happen between differing viewpoints with the common goal of a better Park for residents and visitors alike."

man and woman talking on a stage

Tales from an Adirondack Founding Father

By Tim Rowland

Peter Paine captivates Grange Hall audience with stories from a lifetime of conservation work

A tough housing hunt for young people

By Tim Rowland

Franklin County lost almost a quarter of its population under the age of 45 from 2000 to 2020.

Glenn Glover is the new executive director of the Barkeater Trails Alliance. Photo provided

Trails group hires new leader

By Mike Lynch

Glenn Glover is a former director of the Evergreen Mountain Bike Alliance and replaces Josh Wilson.

Gary Mlodzianowski

Meet Explorer Gary Mlodzianowski

By Adirondack Explorer

Gary Mlodzianowski enjoys cycling and is the winner of our Adirondack Explorer 25th anniversary giveaway.

Climate lessons from the field to the prom

By Chloe Bennett

Teachers and students spread climate change education earned in the Adirondacks.

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