Boomtown to bust: The lasting impacts of the rise and fall of industry in the Adirondacks
By Tim Rowland
Economic disruption that hit the Adirondacks in the post-WWII era can still be seen today
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Untold Revolutionary War stories unveiled at new Fort Ticonderoga exhibit
By Tim Rowland
In a place rich with Revolutionary War history, never-before-seen artifacts go on show
Schaefer family: Pioneers of conservation and adventure in the Adirondacks
The Schaefers’ multi-generational influence on the Adirondack Park
Rediscovering smallpox hospital history at Lake George Battlefield Park
Animal bones and 18th-century glass among the latest findings
The buzz on boat racing: Hague author preserves her town’s hidden history
In her new book release, Ginger Henry Kuenzel recounts the boat racing frenzy of a bygone era on Lake George.
Untold stories of freedom: A journey through the North Star Underground Railroad Museum
By Tom French
Tour of sites planned for Juneteenth
Historic Adirondack guideboats on display in new exhibit space in Newcomb
By Tim Rowland
Collection includes some guideboats made from legendary boat builder Caleb Judson Chase
Adirondacks’ Cold War History: Inside the Plattsburgh Air Force Museum
By Tom French
Discover the military history of the Plattsburgh region and its unique Cold War legacy
Preserving the past, building the future: Whiteface Memorial Highway’s renovation
By Tom French
A look inside the Whiteface Memorial Highway renovation. Iconic road, castle and other structures are in the midst of restoration efforts.
Million Dollar Dam: A historic Adirondack tale of engineering, ambition
By Tom French
Explore the remnants of William Miner's Million Dollar Dam, an engineering feat of the early 20th century, nestled in the Adirondacks' glacial landscape.