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Mountain Lake’s crew looks for blowdown to clear on the Mt. Gilligan trail.

Community spirit shines as Mountain Lake Services volunteers enhance Mt. Gilligan trail

By Tim Rowland

Agency that serves people with disabilities embodies half a century of heartfelt volunteerism

kim Elliman in a blue vest

Retired Open Space Institute leader looks back on milestones

By Mike Lynch

OSI achievements under the leadership of Christopher 'Kim' Elliman include safeguarding over two million acres and advancing recreation in the Adirondacks

A group outside in the summer by the Potomac River

Bringing Adirondack climate work to the global stage

By Chloe Bennett

Environmental education and civic engagement centered in fellowship

A man stands behind the counter of a bike shop in Saranac Lake, New York.

Bike shop on a mission: Saranac Laker aims to revitalize Adirondack cycling culture

By Chloe Bennett

Saranac Lake store gets new owner and name, prioritizes electric bikes

Dan Kelleher

Adirondack Park Agency economic liaison becomes next head of regional tourism office

By Gwendolyn Craig

The Adirondack Park Agency's economic officer has been named the next president and CEO of ROOST.

Ted Cornell’s Phoenix of Wadhams, a metal sculpture outside in a field

Ted Cornell’s Art Farm: A scenic hike through the Champlain Valley

By Tim Rowland

A new trail runs nearly all the way to Whallonsburg

cali, a saranac toddler who is recovering from a rare tick-borne illness

A family’s fight for their daughter raises awareness about tick-borne illnesses

By Lauren Yates

Saranac toddler grapples with ongoing issues from Powassan virus

Adirondack community mourns ranger Robbi Mecus

By Chloe Bennett

Fallen ranger remembered for impact she had on others

artist ted cornell at work on his art farm

Community celebrates Adirondack artist Ted Cornell

By Tim Rowland

Participants can try out a new trail from Edward 'Ted' Cornell's storied Art Farm to a new exhibit in Whallonsburg

Fatal Denali climbing accident claims life of esteemed ranger Robbi Mecus

By Chloe Bennett

Former North Country School teacher is in critical condition after the accident

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