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Peter Bauer and Claudia Braymer

Transitioning leadership at Protect the Adirondacks brings new era in conservation

By Gwendolyn Craig

Assessing Peter Bauer's legacy as Claudia Braymer steps into new role

Neil Woodworth, Michael Barrett and Julia Goren

Navigating change: Adirondack Mountain Club seeks dynamic leader

By Gwendolyn Craig

Interim director Julia Goren leads ADK's charge in summit stewardship, visitor engagement

Exploring Black history in the Adirondacks

By Adirondack Explorer

Black history: from abolitionists to historic settlements, discover their resiliency and persistence in shaping the region's legacy.

Willie Janeway and Raul Aguirre

Adirondack Council faces turning point

By Gwendolyn Craig

New leadership, renewed vision for 2050 conservation vision

Roger Catania visits Newcomb Central School students.

From Lake Placid superintendent to regent: Roger Catania’s commitment to rural education

By Contributing Writer

He's on a mission to enhance educational opportunities in rural New York schools

Nate Trachte examining layers in the snowpack, preparing to perform stability tests.

Adk Avy launches project to boost avalanche education efforts

By Lauren Dorsey

Adirondack Avalanche Community Project pursues opportunities to attend trainings, launch forecasting center

SUNY-ESF Ranger School professor Vanessa Rojas, 42, has been teaching at the college since August 2018. Photo by David Escobar.

From backyard to the backcountry: A Ranger School professor’s journey to Wanakena

By David Escobar

Vanessa Rojas embraces role as trailblazer in environmental field

former Adirondack Life editor betsy folwell on blue mountain lake

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

By David Escobar

Meet some of the people changing the face of hunting

ice climber rescue

Adirondack rangers faced overtime, pension and rescue challenges in 2024

By Gwendolyn Craig

Forest rangers had a difficult year with some challenging search and rescues, overtime grievances and more.

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