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

Fishing

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

Outdoor Recreation

Goodnow Mountain trail to close July 7 for repairs

By Melissa Hart

Popular Newcomb fire tower hike to temporarily close for repairs

assistant ranger brendan jackson and his dog

search and rescue

Rangers pay respects to deceased colleague Brendan Jackson

By Adirondack Explorer

Assistant Ranger passed away last month

Aerial of Osgood Pond shoreline

Land use

Historic Adirondack property gets permanent protection from development

By Tim Rowland

Adirondack Land Trust, Paul Smith's College enter $4.1M easement agreement to protect 2,800 acres

painting of water flowing over rocks

History & Culture

Where art meets science: Exhibition explores the Ausable watershed

By Contributing Writer

'Follow the Water' exhibition led by painter Anne Diggory, opens July 3 at Keene Arts

aerial shot of the whitney estate

Land use

NYS enters conversations with future owner of Whitney estate

By James Odato

DEC Commissioner engages with buyer to balance development and conservation at Whitney Park

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

Outdoor Recreation

Motorized wheelchair program returns to Great Camp Santanoni

By David Escobar

Accessibility devices to become available starting July 5

Al Hicks talks about climate change and wildlife at the Lake George Land Conservancy office in Bolton Landing. Photo by Mike Lynch

Wildlife

Moose don’t have a future in New York, says retired state biologist

By Mike Lynch

Wildlife expert and former DEC biologist Al Hicks shares insights gained over his career

Barbara Rice, APA Executive Director

Government

Park agency’s top leader cleared in Inspector General investigation

By Zachary Matson

Allegations of wrongdoing on part of Executive Director Barbara Rice found to be ‘unsubstantiated’ 

saranac waterfront lodge before prison strike

Communities

Prison strike brings unexpected boost to local economy

By James Odato

State has paid $3.5M to North Country businesses so far during National Guard assignment to area prisons

Passengers looking at train

Communities

Adirondack rail buffs get rare access to scenic train routes

By Tom French

Digital railroad historical society preserves Adirondack railway history

Communities

Lake Placid church establishes safe space for immigrants fearing deportation threats

By David Escobar

Adirondack residents hold ‘know your rights’ events to educate locals amid growing ICE presence

Communities

Hochul warns of ‘dangerous’ federal cuts to North Country 

By Mike Lynch

Governor Kathy Hochul stopped in Saranac Lake to speak at the Harrietstown Town Hall against federal policies.

Hikers cross rocks

Hiking

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

Outdoor Recreation

GRB canoe brand to move inside Blue Line

By Zachary Matson

Canoe enthusiast takes over line of racing boats

smallmouth bass under water

Environment

Efforts to wipe out Little Moose Lake’s smallmouth bass population backfire

By Zachary Matson

Cornell research contains unexpected lessons for managing invasive fish

Snow removal operations in Lake Placid NY which include snow plows from various municipalities, snow roller brushers and shovels, with efforts around MIrror Lake and on Main Street lessening the use of salt to protect water quality. Photo by Nancie Battaglia

Environment

Road salt oversight bill passes Senate, stalls in Assembly

By Zachary Matson

Legislation would establish committee to monitor efforts to reduce road salt use

helicopter rescue on Hurricane Mountain

search and rescue

Rangers conduct hoist rescue on Hurricane Mountain

By Adirondack Explorer

Injured hikers call for help at Whiteface, Cranberry Lake and Owls Head as well

lake trout on lake placid

Environment

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

aerial shot of the whitney estate

Land use

Future plans for 36,600-acre Whitney estate may be limited by past decisions

By James Odato

Any development for Whitney Park would require approval of master plan by Adirondack Park Agency

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