Lake Placid hosting first ski jumping World Cup since 1990
By Mike Lynch
Organizers are expecting thousands to show up for the first ski jumping World Cup in the U.S. since 2004.
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Whiteface sees record cold temps
By Mike Lynch
At 4,867 feet, Whiteface Mountain is the fifth-highest mountain in New York.
Lake George Park Commission tries new bid for milfoil herbicide
Ongoing litigation over herbicide use in Lake George isn’t stopping the lake’s regulatory body from attempting chemical treatment for Eurasian watermilfoil this summer.
Curling, explained*
By Tim Rowland
This week's Explore More takes you indoors to find out what all the fuss over curling is about
Hiking grandma logs 1,000 Adirondack miles in 2022
Beth Pashley started hiking during pandemic and made a goal to hit 1,000 miles last year
World University Games: Highlights from Lake Placid
By Mike Lynch
Photos from the 2023 FISU World University Games taking place in Lake Placid and other communities throughout the North Country.
‘It’s not the cow, it’s the how’
By Tim Rowland
Think global and eat local: Essex Farm has built a community of people who value local food. Founder Kristin Kimball lays out why that's important.
The calm before the University Games
By Mike Lynch
The World University Games opening ceremony takes place Thursday night in Lake Placid.
Cold-weather venues face winter woes
By Times Union
Recreation businesses, events grapple with warm winter
Contract extension buys more time for Conklingville Dam deal
Hydro operator and state agency agree to continue talks over payment dispute at Conklingville Dam.