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Drone use in wilderness results in $200 fine

By Mike Lynch

The DEC said the drone operator admitted to two violations of DEC’s regulations.

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Marking the Explorer’s first quarter-century

By Tracy Ormsbee

Looking back now through a quarter century of the Explorer—the thousands of articles, columns and investigations, the photos and maps, and detailed hikes, paddles and skis—a picture of this place emerges.

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When the waterfall is the trail

By Tim Rowland

Deer Brook Falls in Keene worth a visit following summer rain

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Morning tea with loons

By Tom French

Long Pond in St. Regis Canoe Area is long on scenery, seclusion

Rescuers transport the patient down Saddleback Mountain.

Forest rangers launch initiative to fund equipment, training, support

By Gwendolyn Craig

State officials pledge more resources for rangers

A farmers market sign in the Adirondacks.

Dignified shopping, equitable eating

By Chloe Bennett

Hamilton County program gives families fresh food options

Potential obstacle ahead for Raquette Lake battery energy storage system

By Chloe Bennett

A proposed moratorium could impact the project’s timeline

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Advocates for reuse of Moriah prison dejected over State Police training site choice

By Times Union

Moriah Shock prison advocates were unhappy the state chose Cazenovia College for a State Police academy.

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Taking Stock of Housing: Here’s what AI robots have to say

By Tim Rowland

We asked ChatGPT to generate some recommendations for regulating short-term rentals

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Unknown vandals rip up Keene’s Marcy Field

By Tim Rowland

Adirondack landmark, softened by recent rains, now marked by deep ruts.

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