
Uncovering golf’s rich history in the Adirondack Mountains
Golf courses provide views, jobs and four-season workouts

Johnsburg shapes future for town’s seniors
Town committee launches first-of-its-kind workshop to tackle isolation, transportation and volunteer gaps among older residents

Judge rejects suit to mandate Adirondack lake carrying capacity studies
Court sides with DEC, APA that Adirondack State Land Master Plan does not require state to study carrying capacity of Saranac chain of lakes

Coot Hill: Short hike with big views in the Champlain Valley
Recently added to Champlain Area Trails, Coot Hill climb is less than a mile with minimal effort

Saranac Lake to add 30 electric vehicle charging ports
Once installed, Saranac Lake will have the most municipally-owned chargers in the Adirondack Park

State recognizes Jay for climate work
Adirondack town reduces carbon footprint with energy efficient upgrades, achieves bronze status in Climate Smart Communities program

New $4M Essex County Ag building a compromise for the future
101-year-old historic building will remain next door awaiting preservation

What’s the snowiest place in the Adirondack Park?
What eight years of data from University at Albany's Mesonet weather stations reveal about Adirondack snowfall

Historic Saranac Lake could see loss of $250K in grant funds under latest federal cuts
Radical changes within the Institute of Museum and Library Services are impacting Adirondack institutions

Fires in 10 New York state counties burn more than 37 acres
Rangers respond to cold and wet hikers on Whiteface Memorial Highway

Fire destroys historic Elizabethtown funeral home
Heidrick Funeral Home is believed to be oldest continuously run family-owned funeral business in the state, with 196 years of operation

Composting 101: How to turn food waste into garden gold
Some basic tips for learning how to compost food scraps in your backyard or get rid of them through community programs.

A ‘3-helmet day’ of biking, climbing and skiing in spring in the Adirondacks
Taking on a mud season 'nano-triathlon' and squeezing in one last ski

New initiatives bring hope for affordable rentals in the Eastern Adirondacks
New state programs aim to create up to 50 long-term rentals by rehabbing old apartments and building new accessory dwelling units

Generations of ‘rustic simplicity’ at Corlear Bay Club
The history of a generational community nestled on the shores of Lake Champlain near Port Douglass and Keeseville

Pride and prejudice in a small Adirondack town
How Lake Luzerne’s drag queen controversy sparked change, as the community works to heal divides from 2 years ago

A spring bike adventure in the Northern Adirondacks
21-mile loop rides through utility corridor, former railroad bed and logging roads

Federal policy changes: Adirondack updates
Updates from Explorer staff, as we keep track of what's happening

Mobile emergency operations center to support Adirondack communities
Paul Smith's College students design mobile emergency unit that will be used for training and real-life situations

Overdue Seward Mt. hiker found at nearby lean-to
Snowshoe tracks led rangers to 57-year-old missing hiker