
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 saves accessibility issue for another day
The Adirondack Park Agency stepped back from the most controversial proposed change to the Adirondack Park State Land Master Plan, leaving for another day what, if any, kinds of devices people with disabilities can use in state wilderness areas.

The legacy of Henry Uihlein: farming success in the Adirondacks
Historic Heaven Hill property to become working research farm

Champlain Area Trails buys Twin Valleys Education Center
Acquisition prioritizes maintaining and expanding outdoor recreation

Budget bill raises alarm for rural hospitals in Adirondacks
Hospital trade group fights to reinstate cut Medicaid funding
Special series: Taking Stock of Housing
Diversity

Adirondack leaders blaze trails for new generations
Meet 4 people working to diversify the outdoors experience

Adirondack hill renamed to honor 19th century Black settlers
Murry family members travel to take part in the renaming of Franklin County landmark once known by racial slur

‘We’re here to listen’: Adirondack nonprofit records federal policy impacts
John Brown Lives! documents how federal policy changes are affecting those who live in the North Country

Listening to the Adirondacks
Adirondack residents reflect on belonging, bias and what it means to feel welcome at recent listening sessions
People in the news

Adirondack leaders blaze trails for new generations
Meet 4 people working to diversify the outdoors experience

Veterans find solace in Adirondacks’ healing nature
Homeward Bound Adirondacks expands its retreat center

‘We’re here to listen’: Adirondack nonprofit records federal policy impacts
John Brown Lives! documents how federal policy changes are affecting those who live in the North Country

Paddling in his wake, through Adirondack waters
A tribute to Don Morris, paddling legend, devoted father