Adirondack communities
One of the most unique aspects of the Adirondack Park is the balance between the natural world and the human-built environment. Within the park boundary are 103 towns and villages. Some of these communities are faring better than others economically. All share some of the same issues: housing, land use, a lack of high-paying jobs and a shortage of workers for many of our seasonal businesses.
Every day, the Adirondack Explorer works to provide essential news and information to the people who live in and care about the Adirondack Park.
Latest community news
APA approves planned upgrades to Mt. Van Ho sliding track, mountain bike course
Adirondack Park Agency commissioners approved upgrades to the Mount Van Hoevenberg sliding track and new mountain biking course
Growing interest in trades drives CVES expansion
Champlain Valley Educational Services' $59M investment in trades education aims to meet labor demand
Septic system added to $40M North Creek Ski Bowl project
ORDA takes charge of constructing its own wastewater treatment system, as town funds fall short of goal for municipal system
Betsy Folwell, Adirondack essayist and community pillar, dies at 71
Blue Mountain Lake resident and former Adirondack Life editor remembered for her impact on others and love of the Adirondacks
Special series: Taking Stock of Housing
Diversity
Redefining tradition: The growing ranks of women who hunt
Meet some of the people changing the face of hunting
Pride and progress: Increasing LGBTQ visibility in the Adirondacks
Pride event provides space for celebration, belonging for rural northern New Yorkers
Bridging the outdoors: Diversifying the Adirondack experience
Adirondack museum provides beginner’s guide to outdoor recreation at “Xperience for All” event
Small Adirondack community rallies to change racist hill name
Name-change petition circulates for renaming hill in Franklin County after historic Black settlers
People in the news
Redefining tradition: The growing ranks of women who hunt
Meet some of the people changing the face of hunting
Adirondack rangers faced overtime, pension and rescue challenges in 2024
Forest rangers had a difficult year with some challenging search and rescues, overtime grievances and more.
New leadership coming to Adirondack Center for Loon Conservation
Founder shifts to science role as organization welcomes new director
Young volunteer becomes first junior responder in Long Lake Rescue Squad
Amidst a parkwide first responder shortage, meet the Long Lake teen pioneering a new program