The most recent headlines from around the Adirondacks, with a focus on the environment, communities and recreation in the Adirondack region of Northern New York state.
Park Agency chair John Ernst to retire in June
After nearly 10 years on APA board, John Ernst to retire after June agency meeting
Lawmakers seek answers on wolves’ presence in New York
Wolf sightings in NY spark legislative push for increased DNA testing
Adirondack paddling perfection on the East Branch of the St. Regis River
New paddling column, The Next Bend, aims to explore waterways that shape Adirondack Park
Legendary fly fishermen share secrets of Ausable River
Fly fishing icons discuss philosophy, technique
Cascade hikers lose party member while tripping, on mushrooms
Plus other forest ranger actions from the past week
Reindeer and renovations at Santa’s Workshop
Former Navy SEAL takes on challenge of updating aging Adirondack theme park
Visitor center, OSI gift mark a new day for Newcomb
Open Space Institute will give to the town the “historic core” of the lands it purchased 25 years ago from National Lead.
Essex gains a musical haven, complete with vintage guitars
Pawn 22 is a musical sanctuary hiding in plain sight
Climbing via ferrata: Ausable Chasm provides safe options for beginners
Popular tourism attraction is ahead of the curve in adopting European-engineered rock climbing techniques
Tupper Lake’s transformation
New Big Tupper owner set to acquire longtime tavern, amid other projects in motion in the village
Adirondack leaders blaze trails for new generations
Meet 4 people working to diversify the outdoors experience
A ‘classic’ summer camp experience
Adirondack music camps celebrate legacy and progress
Minerva Lake may need ‘spot’ use of ProcellaCOR
APA staff suggest taking over certain herbicide approvals, bringing fewer to the board
Blackpoll warbler: ‘nature’s hearing test’
Learn more about the hard-to-track blackpoll warbler and how to spot it in the Adirondacks
BluSeed Studios arts center to close after 23 years in Saranac Lake
Artists mourn closure of two Saranac Lake arts venues: BluSeed and ADK ArtRise
The Loon Lake Challenge
Hitting four scenic ponds in the Adirondacks in one day
Researchers launch study of hundreds of Adirondack lakes
A consortium of scientists is gearing up to start field work this summer for a study of climate change in hundreds of Adirondack lakes
Rangers bust up underage party in Lewis County
Recent actions by NYS Department of Environmental Conservation's Forest Rangers in the Adirondack region
Local leaders sound alarm on Medicaid cuts affecting property taxes
Federal Medicaid changes may raise property taxes and cut local services
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
Wild Center raises $72K in 10 days for AmeriCorps workers
Unexpected matching gift spurs campaign to 'reinstate' AmeriCorps members after funding was cut
Veterans find solace in Adirondacks’ healing nature
Homeward Bound Adirondacks expands its retreat center
Titusville Triad: Three hiking opportunities in a northern forest
Titusville, south of Malone, offers a triad of hikes including The Ledges, High Falls of the Big Salmon River trail and Elephant Head.
Hoffman Notch Trail: A rewarding, remote spring hike
An end-to-end jaunt on an understated route
Lake George Land Conservancy launches campaign to conserve 1,200 acres
Project includes preserving 517 acres on Pilot Knob and around 700 acres in Bolton
‘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
Allegations of union busting surface at New York ski resort
ORDA vice president retires 6 months after promotion to oversee New York's three state-owned ski hills
Plan aims to preserve Adirondack brook trout fisheries
Adirondack brook trout face numerous threats, but DEC's new management plan offers hope for preserving the species
North Country coalition speaks out on potential Medicaid cuts
Nearly one in three North Country residents rely on Medicaid, making it a crucial part of the healthcare system
Coon Mountain: Small, spring hike with big payoff in ephemerals, vernal pools
Act now before these short-season beauties are gone
Adirondack tourism officials try to lure back Canadian visitors
As Canadian tourism to the US plummets due to politics, local officials are fighting back with a message of love and friendship
Iconic building at Lake Placid’s Olympic Center to be torn down
Former bar, currently a gift shop to be razed to make room for expanded entrance to complex
Remains of missing Canadian hiker found
Leo DuFour became lost on Allen Mt. in Nov. 2024. A hiking party discovered his body on May 10
AmeriCorps programs hope to continue despite losing funding
Student Conservation Association trail work crews expect to start on time
Paddling in his wake, through Adirondack waters
A tribute to Don Morris, paddling legend, devoted father
Native trees take root in Boquet River restoration
Volunteers plant 685 saplings along Beaver Brook in Westport
State budget funds Saranac Lakes capacity study, boosts APA building fund
The New York State budget feels more tenuous as federal funding cuts loom.
Insurance co. backtracks on Audubon Society cancellation after public outcry
Audubon chapter rejects offer from The Hartford to reinstate coverage
Panel weighs in on balancing solar development with environmental protection in the Adirondacks
How to balance farmland preservation with renewable energy goals in the Adirondack Park?
‘Envirothon’ gets students out of the classroom and into the woods
Students draw on knowledge of Adirondack Park in annual science competition
Night of APA staff socializing ends with top lawyer involved in Saranac Lake bar fight
Within hours of an Adirondack Park Agency staff social event at a bowling alley, Damion Stodola was involved in a physical altercation at the Waterhole
Hamlets To Huts to get land in Wells for developing lodge
The 18-acre property is located off Route 8 in the southern Adirondacks
Lake Luzerne residents sue over approved housing development
Approvals for a controversial 18-home subdivision in Lake Luzerne has provoked a lawsuit
A big day on Adirondacks’ Little River
Trip includes unexpected strong current, black bear sighting
Lake George businesses brace for summer tourism slump
Even if visitors come, will there be enough workers to staff seasonal businesses?
Lake Pleasant snail mail: Mysterious delay in tax payments solved
Rural communities in Adirondacks see decline in quality of mail service
Jones Hill trail a tribute to an Adirondack great
Mary Coffin was dedicated to making the North Country National Scenic Trail a reality
Northern Forest Canoe Trail marks 25th anniversary, 740 miles of scenic waterways
Organization that oversees the trail looks back on 25 years of paddling and progress
Southern Adirondack Audubon chapter gets surprise insurance cancellation
Insurer cites Audubon's environmental advocacy as reason
Tariffs on tulips: An Adirondack business hit hard by trade policies
Ampersand Bulb Co. has turned to letters to representatives and social media to tell her story
Listening to the Adirondacks
Adirondack residents reflect on belonging, bias and what it means to feel welcome at recent listening sessions
Barkeater Trails Alliance to unveil new descent route on East Branch Trails in Keene
Mountain biking network open for spring riding
Rangers assist lost hiker on Blue Mountain
Brush fires burn in five counties around New York state
Hochul, legislature reach late New York budget deal with billions in new spending
Expanded childcare credit, school cellphone ban among key items that went through negotiations
Seagle Festival: Uncovering future opera stars for 110 years
Schroon Lake's Seagle Festival attracts talent from around the world to take part in summer theater season
Newcomb unveils new community hub
Newcomb's $1.9M building at Overlook Park aims to connect community and visitors
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.