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Adirondack constitutional amendments up against legislative clock

By Gwendolyn Craig

State lawmakers are considering four constitutional amendments impacting the Adirondack Park, but time before session ends is running out.

Sustainable trails, thoughtful designs

By Mike Lynch

The White Mountain Trail Collective was formed in New Hampshire to deal with the backlog of trail work there.

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Uphill skiers advocate for Whiteface changes

By James Odato

Public responds to changes proposed by Olympic authority 

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A backcountry education

By Contributing Writer

Reflecting on lessons learned from summer trail work

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Budget wins for the forest preserve, environment

By Gwendolyn Craig

State budget includes $8M for Adirondacks, Catskills visitor safety and wilderness

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High Peaks use: Updates and information

By Adirondack Explorer

This is where we'll be updating information about the Adirondack Mountain Reserve permit system on an ongoing basis.

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Solar arrays, cell tower challenge APA

By Gwendolyn Craig

Board members voice concerns about aesthetics, impacts

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Entrepreneurs to buy Tahawus rail line for $3.3M

By Tim Rowland

The Tahawus railroad will remain an operational rail line, after its assets were purchased at auction by a New Mexico couple.

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Group pushes state to undo a snowmobile trail

By Gwendolyn Craig

Protect the Adirondacks is angling to get the state to close certain snowmobile trails in the Adirondack Park.

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Ticonderoga to add fourth solar installation

By Gwendolyn Craig

Should all projects come to fruition, Ticonderoga will have installations generating 32.5-megawatts of solar power.

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