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Wooden DEC sign with yellow letters and arrow that points to Debar Pond

Debar Pond: An easy year-round trek

By William Hill

Historic lodge grounds lead to pristine mountain waters

The forested mountainside and peninsula in the middle of the lake where the new home would be built.

In Blue Mountain Lake, a divide around a 6,000-square-foot home

By Tim Rowland

Zoning board approves building controversial vacation home on historic shoreline

Haystack hoist from helicopter. Courtesy of DEC.

Helicopter rescues in High Peaks: Herbert Brook lean-to and Haystack Mountain evacuations save hikers

By Adirondack Explorer

Recent emergency operations in the Adirondack region included two helicopter rescues, a hiking injury, and wildfire suppression.

Brant Lake

Septic rebate program expansion: What it means for Adirondack homeowners

By Zachary Matson

Septic rebate eligibility expanded to 100+ priority Adirondack rivers and lakes

Easy-access Adirondack paddling: Ways to keep canoeing into your senior years

By Zachary Matson

86-year old puts together guide with 29 easy-access canoe launches

Blue arrow spraypainted on a tree's trunk in the woods

Illegal trail markings at Black Bear Mountain lead hikers astray

By Adirondack Explorer

Plus: Rangers come to help injured 92-year-old hiker and more actions from the past week

Dead and dying ash trees

Emerald ash borer now in every corner of Adirondack Park; killing 7% of New York’s trees

By Tim Rowland

NYS DEC confirming reports of infestations in every county in the Adirondacks; Champlain Valley hit particularly hard

canadian flag on main street

Lake Placid drops protest permit law after petition gains 500 signatures

By North Country Public Radio

The law would have exempted 'spontaneous' assemblies responding to breaking news events

Aerial in the central Adirondacks, summer. Part of Whitney Park, a private inholding, is seen here with the Whitney camp on Little Forked Lake.

New York state needs to step up in conserving Whitney Park

By Guest writer

Adirondack Wilderness Advocates urge conservation easements for Whitney estate

Essex gains a musical haven, complete with vintage guitars

By Tim Rowland

Pawn 22 is a musical sanctuary hiding in plain sight

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