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Close up of hexegenia Limbata Adult Spinner perched on a finger in the dark

After dark adventures: Prime time summer fly fishing in the Adirondacks

By Contributing Writer

Major insect hatches make for epic night time fishing

goodnow fire tower

Goodnow Mountain trail to close July 7 for repairs

By Melissa Hart

Popular Newcomb fire tower hike to temporarily close for repairs

A man wearing a helmet rides a mobility chair on a trail

Motorized wheelchair program returns to Great Camp Santanoni

By David Escobar

Accessibility devices to become available starting July 5

Hikers cross rocks

Crane Mountain Paint Mine features high bluffs and history

By Tim Rowland

Remnants of the Glen Mining Co. paint plant dot the scenic hike between Huckleberry and Crane mountains

GRB canoe brand to move inside Blue Line

By Zachary Matson

Canoe enthusiast takes over line of racing boats

lake trout on lake placid

Big fish, bigger stakes: Lake Placid’s lake trout caught in derby crosshairs

By Brenne Sheehan

Local guides blame out-of-state contest for dwindling giants, but state officials see little threat

woman in canoe seen from behind with paddle in hand

Paddling Dead Creek to Raquette River

By Tom French

A new canoe and winding rapids make for an enjoyable Adirondack paddle

girl playing with ball run at the wild center

Rock, Raquette and roll at The Wild Center

By Tom French

The Raquette River Roll includes a variety of sculptures and interactive elements for visitors to enjoy

Hoisington summit trees and lake

Westport trail network gains community support

By Tim Rowland

Trails around Hoisington Mountain offer scenic views of the Champlain Valley

The Garden trailhead, filled to capacity on a fall weekday afternoon.

Keene Valley’s Garden parking to close for repairs

By Tim Rowland

Popular Adirondack access point will be shut down for upgrades  next week

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