Memorial planned for Ed Fowler, conservation leader
By Sara Ruberg
He served on the boards of groups that preserved thousands of acres in the park.
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Ironman Lake Placid athlete goes to extremes in fighting disease
By James Odato
As he trains for his second Ironman Lake Placid this summer, Eric Kreckel knows he is not a typical triathlete.
Open Space Institute has a plan to disperse High Peaks crowds
By Sara Ruberg
The plan is to help disperse High Peaks crowds and preserve trails and natural resources by providing an alternative entry to the popular mountains, OSI president and CEO Kim Elliman said.
Keeseville Pharmacy owner talks about the origins of the Farmacy
By Mike Lynch
Keeseville Pharmacy owner Dan Bosley talks about how his partnership with ADK Action has allowed him to sell food, filling a need in the local community.
Founding Adirondack Council director dies
By James Odato
Tributes to Gary Randorf on Wednesday focused on his deliberate, modest and agreeable style while advocating for protections to the forest preserve and wilderness that he photographed for decades.
A somersault that landed New York in court, and changed a life
By James Odato
“I never did backflips,” Michael Hannagan said. “But the whole point of the airbag was to try a trick and have a soft landing; it was the perfect place to try things out.”
Adaptive Skiers at Double H Ranch in Lake Luzerne
By Mike Lynch
Double H Ranch in Lake Luzerne offers skiing opportunities for children with serious illnesses or disabilities through its Adaptive Sports Program. Video by Mike Lynch.
Adirondack Wild founding partner leaves group
Dan Plumley has worked on park conservation issues since the New York Department of Environmental Conservation hired him as a ranger in 1982. He went on to work with other nonprofits, and in 2010 he helped found Adirondack Wild.
Carl Heilman talks about photography
By Mike Lynch
Join wilderness photographer, Carl Heilman, on a journey through the backwoods to capture the stunning and surreal landscapes only found in the Adirondack Park. Carl uses his rotating panoramic camera to recreate the magical feeling of this region and to portray how special and unique it truly is. Carl is a regular contribute to the…
Three ladies and the CATS
This May we three ADK members and Forty-Sixers decided to explore the newly designed trail system in the Champlain Valley. We contacted CATS (Champlain Area Trails– www.champlainareatrails.com) for advice on spotting cars and how best to approach a duplication of their “Grand Hike” held this year on May 13, which went from Wadhams just north…