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Northern lights put on show over Adirondacks, with more to come

By Mike Lynch

Northern lights were a regular sight over the Adirondacks in 2024 and should continue to be in the coming year.

Cross-country skier on a snowy trail in the woods

Skiing through history on trails around Adirondack Fish Hatchery

By Tom French

Search for fresh snow leads to winter wonderland of untouched trails

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Adk Tour de Ski: Community spirit shines in second season of Nordic race series

By Lauren Dorsey

Ski series creates welcoming events at venues around the Adirondacks

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

World-class cross-country skiing at Paul Smith’s VIC

By Tom French

Wide enough for skate skiing and snowshoes too

old-fashioned iron nail in the snow

Railtown rivalries and a trail that runs through it

By Tim Rowland

The role of railroads in shaping a historic community rivalry

Adirondack Rail Trail

Adirondack Rail Trail took off in 2024

By Mike Lynch

Tupper Lake hopes Big Tupper gets restored.

a member of the Paul Smith's College Nordic ski team.

Paul Smith’s Nordic ski team featured in new documentary

By James Odato

The champion ski team of Adirondack Park's only four-year school is featured in a new documentary.

Keene Valley, from the Baxter Mountain ridge.

A fresh take on Baxter Mountain

By Tim Rowland

Finding the true summit of Baxter takes a bit more work.

The backwaters of Cherrypatch pond.

Cherrypatch Pond: A journey through Lake Placid’s forgotten ski loop

By Tim Rowland

A once-popular ski loop now sits largely forgotten

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