From backyard to the backcountry: A Ranger School professor’s journey to Wanakena
Vanessa Rojas embraces role as trailblazer in environmental field
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Betsy Folwell, Adirondack essayist and community pillar, dies at 71
By Tim Rowland
Blue Mountain Lake resident and former Adirondack Life editor remembered for her impact on others and love of the Adirondacks
Redefining tradition: The growing ranks of women who hunt
Meet some of the people changing the face of hunting
Adirondack rangers faced overtime, pension and rescue challenges in 2024
Forest rangers had a difficult year with some challenging search and rescues, overtime grievances and more.
New leadership coming to Adirondack Center for Loon Conservation
Founder shifts to science role as organization welcomes new director
Young volunteer becomes first junior responder in Long Lake Rescue Squad
Amidst a parkwide first responder shortage, meet the Long Lake teen pioneering a new program
Forever wild for everyone: Aaron Mair’s call for action
Environmental activist Aaron Mair reflects on past 3 years with Adirondack Council, career highlights and his next endeavor
Photographing the northern lights
By Mike Lynch
Johnathan Esper has photographed the northern lights in Iceland and the Adirondacks. Here he offers advice on seeing and capturing them.
Baby black bear’s rescue is just right
Author's family intervenes to help orphaned cub in Minerva
John Hendrickson’s will: Major Adirondack estate decisions ahead
By James Odato
Details on heirs and future conservation efforts emerging around the 36,000 acre Whitney Estate