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search and rescue

Man suffers injuries at Split Rock Falls accident

By Adirondack Explorer

Hikers struggle with heat, dehydration this past week

sun in the haze

Environment

Adirondacks under Orange Alert due to smoke and haze

By Rick Karlin

Canadian wildfires contribute to ongoing air quality alerts

A view of Dial Mountain from Nippletop. Photo by Lisa Ballard

search and rescue

Teen hiker rescued after suffering heat stroke in Adirondacks

By Rick Karlin

Dramatic air rescue from Elk Pass in High Peaks credited with saving teen's life

Clean energy

Where does the climate movement go from here? An interview with Bill McKibben

By Contributing Writer

Bill McKibben sees solar power as the key to bypassing federal gridlock and empowering communities to break free from fossil fuel dependence

cleared land in brant lake

Communities

Brant Lake residents seek to curb glamping development

By James Odato

Planned luxury camping meets resistance, spurs updates to zoning regulations in town of Horicon

History & Culture

Art and activism: portraits of ‘truth tellers’ arrive to Lake Placid

By David Escobar

Robert Shetterly's “Americans Who Tell the Truth" paintings take center stage at John Brown Farm

Luke Dow with his mother Patricia in Lake George NY at their Lake George Steamboat Company, a generational family business. photo by Nancie Battaglia

Adirondackers

Keeping the dream afloat on Lake George

By Holly Riddle

The family legacy behind Lake George Steamboat Co., created in 1817, that has survived changes in modern times

Environment

Beating the heat: How do the Adirondacks compare to NYC?

By Zachary Matson

Just how much cooler is the Adirondack Park than sweltering New York City?

Erin Griffin, right, is North Country Clean Energy Hub director. Photo courtesy of ANCA

Clean energy

North Country Clean Energy Hub helps communities transition from fossil fuels

By Mike Lynch

Local program helps households and businesses navigate the complex world of grants to reduce heating costs and environmental impact

Communities

4 things to know about the Adirondacks’ fight for their fair share

By Brenne Sheehan

Explorer panelists say grant formulas often miss the mark for rural areas — but new efforts are underway to bridge the gap. 

Wooden DEC sign with yellow letters and arrow that points to Debar Pond

Hiking

Debar Pond: An easy year-round trek

By William Hill

Historic lodge grounds lead to pristine mountain waters

Rock face mountain summit looking toward alpine trees and another small mountain in distance

Hiking

Baldface Mountain: A low peak with open summit

By William Hill

Big views on short 2-mile hike in Franklin

Man on bridge with hiking poles and baseball cap

search and rescue

Safety reform petition tops 6,000 for NY forest ranger found dead after 8 days missing

By James Odato

The petition has drawn more than 6,100 signatures since it was posted July 7

The forested mountainside and peninsula in the middle of the lake where the new home would be built.

Communities

In Blue Mountain Lake, a divide around a 6,000-square-foot home

By Tim Rowland

Zoning board approves building controversial vacation home on historic shoreline

The wool of hemlock wooly adelgid on a branch. Photo courtesy of DEC

Invasive Species

Hemlock woolly adelgid spreads to Lake Champlain: Understanding the threat 

By Mike Lynch

Hemlock woolly adelgid advances north to Port Douglas, reaching new territory

awi lab

Government

Billy Jones announces resignation from 115th district seat

By Adirondack Explorer

North Country lawmaker to step down after 9 years in office

Economy

Canadian border crossings drop 21% as broader tariff concerns mount

By Times Union

The steep decline represents a drop from 1.75 million crossings in June 2024 to 1.4 million this year

Haystack hoist from helicopter. Courtesy of DEC.

search and rescue

Helicopter rescues in High Peaks: Herbert Brook lean-to and Haystack Mountain evacuations save hikers

By Adirondack Explorer

Recent emergency operations in the Adirondack region included two helicopter rescues, a hiking injury, and wildfire suppression.

A yellow school bus engine compartment displays the mechanical systems

Clean energy

New York electric school bus mandate unaffordable, illogical, say rural Adirondack districts

By Brenne Sheehan

Superintendents cite charging infrastructure gaps, long routes and high costs as barriers to compliance

Brant Lake

Government

Septic rebate program expansion: What it means for Adirondack homeowners

By Zachary Matson

Septic rebate eligibility expanded to 100+ priority Adirondack rivers and lakes

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