Paddling through joy and grief on a stream beloved by the Hornbeck family
Leigh Hornbeck reflects on parents' legacy following loss of mother to cancer. Minerva Stream paddle offers moment of respite and joy.
General
Latest Story
North Country left out of New York’s in-person energy plan hearings
By Mike Lynch
The state is looking for feedback on its proposed energy plan for the next 15 years, which is focused on transitioning to clean energy.
All Stories
Talks progress on Whitney Park easement that could protect 32,000 Adirondack acres
By James Odato
Talks underway on proposed agreement to preserve majority of property while allowing 4,500-acre resort
The ‘brown-capped’ chickadee
Sweet, social, curious, tame, bold and acrobatic are some of the many attributes that describe chickadees
Campfires spark more Adirondack wildfires
Plus: Overnight search finds missing hiker in Sawtooth range
What is agroforestry?
By Mike Lynch
Agroforestry is a form of farming that integrates trees with crops, livestock or fungi in one sustainable system
For Adirondacks’ rural tech network, a race against AI
By Tim Rowland
Remote worker network grows from 15 to 300 members as automation reshapes industry
Deer Pond from Old Wawbeek Road: A scenic wilderness hike to a remote pond
By William Hill
Gentle 5.3-mile trek through mixed forests to 110-acre pond
Statewide caravan for immigrant rights stops in Elizabethtown
Activists highlight the role of migrants in the North Country’s economy and culture
North Country Clean Energy Hub helps communities transition from fossil fuels
By Mike Lynch
Local program helps households and businesses navigate the complex world of grants to reduce heating costs and environmental impact