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The Garden trailhead, filled to capacity on a fall weekday afternoon.

Outdoor Recreation

Keene Valley’s Garden parking to close for repairs

By Tim Rowland

Popular Adirondack access point will be shut down for upgrades  next week

water in buckets in Ticonderoga

Water quality

Ticonderoga faces federal water shutoff deadline

By Tim Rowland

 Chilson and Eagle Lake residents that depend on Gooseneck Pond water source brace for possible shutoff

underground railroad director on juneteenth

History & Culture

Celebrating Juneteenth: Remembering a path to freedom

By David Escobar

Underground Railroad Museum plans tour of historic sites in Champlain Valley

prospect mountain rescue

search and rescue

Rangers assist dehydrated hikers in Cranberry Lake, Mt Haystack

By Adirondack Explorer

Plus: Hiker and dog stuck on ledge on Crane Mountain

ausable river

Communities

Keeseville opens new waterfront park, amid other revitalization efforts

By Brenne Sheehan

Community revitalization efforts are growing in this former Adirondack mill town

Environment

Grant funds in action: New tech helps small towns tackle water pollution problems

By Zachary Matson

An aging wastewater treatment facility in Bolton adopts technology to reduce polluting runoff

water treatment plan

Government

A fair share? Grant programs fall short for the Adirondacks, officials say

By Zachary Matson

Adirondack communities at a disadvantage when competing for state funds, even as state dollars flow into the park

John Ernst at APA meeting.

Government

APA saves accessibility issue for another day

By Zachary Matson

Ernst thanked for service; new board members confirmed by senate

Burns and McKenna on field

Farms and food

The legacy of Henry Uihlein: farming success in the Adirondacks

By Tim Rowland

Historic Heaven Hill property to become working research farm

Purple flowers by marsh

Hiking

Ausable Marsh: Flora and fauna accompany a short hike

By Tim Rowland

Ausable Marsh offers an environmentally abundant alternative to the busier Ausable Point

ausable river rescue

search and rescue

Angler falls down Ausable embankment, breaking leg

By Adirondack Explorer

Plus: Rangers search for missing men in two separate incidents

moose

Wildlife

The moose that won’t move: DEC closes Goodman Mt. trail after bull moose settles in

By Brenne Sheehan

State officials closed the trail for now, citing safety concerns for both hikers and the animal

The hills of the Twin Valley Preserve from a lookout on Payne Mountain.

Communities

Champlain Area Trails buys Twin Valleys Education Center

By Tim Rowland

Acquisition prioritizes maintaining and expanding outdoor recreation

Aerial in the central Adirondacks, summer. Part of Whitney Park, a private inholding, is seen here with the Whitney camp on Little Forked Lake.

Commentary

New York state needs to step up in conserving Whitney Park

By Guest writer

Adirondack Wilderness Advocates urge conservation easements for Whitney estate

Invasive Species

Adirondack invasive species primer with expert Brian Greene

By Mike Lynch

Tips for preventing the spread of some troublesome species

aerial photo of the Clifton-Fine Hospital

Communities

Budget bill raises alarm for rural hospitals in Adirondacks

By Brenne Sheehan

Hospital trade group fights to reinstate cut Medicaid funding

sandy bank to Lows Lake

Outdoor Recreation

Bog River put in gets facelift with additional parking 

By Phil Brown

Lows Lake access upgraded for canoe, kayak users

Communities

Celebrating diversity, though bird song

By David Escobar

Black Birders Week celebration brings community and curiosity for birding at inaugural event in Lake Placid

Hikers on mountaintop

Outdoor Recreation

Who will lead trips for Adirondack Mountain Club?

By Gillian Scott

Some chapters cite updated training requirements as contributing to decline in volunteers

dramatic night skies

Communities

Dark skies beckon: Night events see surge in popularity

By Holly Riddle

Stargazing, night paddles, photography workshops and other activities provide after-dark outings

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