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The Oswegatchie River seen from the put-in on Tooley Pond Road. Photo by Phil Brown

State expands Cranberry Lake Wild Forest: What it means for canoeists, kayakers

By Phil Brown

New 965-acre state acquisition will enhance Oswegatchie River access for paddlers

Photo is of the land purchased by the DEC around Cranberry Lake. Photo provided by DEC.

NYS adds 965 acres near Cranberry Lake to Adirondack Forest Preserve 

By Mike Lynch

The $870K purchase contributes to state conservation goals

gate to Frontier Town Campground

How North Hudson could reshape land acquisition in New York

By Gwendolyn Craig

Title issues, the bane of Frontier Town campground’s existence, makes governor’s 2025 agenda

Aerial shot of bobsled run at Mount Van Hoevenberg

APA approves planned upgrades to Mt. Van Ho sliding track, mountain bike course

By Zachary Matson

Adirondack Park Agency commissioners approved upgrades to the Mount Van Hoevenberg sliding track and new mountain biking course

A rendering shows the Paul Smith's Power and Light Building at 1-3 Main St. in the village of Saranac Lake as the Adirondack Park Agency's new headquarters. The agency would build a 19,000-square-foot addition behind it and a new parking lot.

From mines to solar projects, Adirondack Park Agency had a busy project year

By Gwendolyn Craig

Some reviews to continue into 2025

Scott Remington rides an adaptive quadricycle into Great Camp Santanoni

Expanding accessible recreation: Adirondack Park progress in 2024

By David Escobar

New programs and projects work toward increasing access for people with disabilities

Willsboro to gain new park on Lake Champlain

By Mike Lynch

Town will add a park for swimming, hiking and skiing, due to deal facilitated by Adirondack Land Trust

paul smith's college sign

Paul Smith’s in talks over conservation easement for campus forest land

By James Odato

Conservation deal with Adirondack Land Trust would protect additional college forest land while generating needed funds

Land deal connects protected areas in Lake George’s north basin

By Zachary Matson

The Lake George Land Conservancy with recent purchases in the lake's north basin connected two of its longstanding preserves

People with disabilities such as vision impairment feel the bark on a tree

Empowering access: A push for inclusive outdoor experiences in the Adirondacks

By David Escobar

Tracking the accessible outdoor recreation movement

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