Deep below the surface: This week’s top stories

We’re coming off what’s typically the busiest weekend of fall in the Adirondacks, but interestingly, that’s not the top story of the week. (Keep scrolling to find out!)

Here’s a look at some of the week’s top news, on both AdirondackExplorer.org and AdirondackAlmanack.com. If you want to dig in deeper, take a look at our full slate of topical Explorer newsletters, and/or subscribe to receive our daily Almanack updates.

What’s new

Have you seen the #CranberryDreams video that’s gone viral and created a boost for Fleetwood Mac’s “Dreams”? We created our own Adirondack-themed “Moose Dreams”

PARKING LOTS FILL UP FAST OVER HOLIDAY WEEKEND: Explorer publisher Tracy Ormsbee checked in at three parking areas for popular High Peaks trails early on Saturday morning of Columbus Day/Indigenous People’s Day weekend. Lots at the Garden and Adirondack Mountain Reserve and at the Adirondak Loj quickly met capacity. READ MORE (and watch the video)

PAST PEAK: Hikers sent in some pics from their hikes over the weekend, at various fire tower mountains and other “low peaks.” CLICK HERE TO VIEW

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HIGH PEAKS TRAIL UPDATES: The Phelps Brook footbridge is out and the Elk Lake trail access is closing for hunting season. READ MORE

This week’s top story

PAYING TRIBUTE TO WHAT WAS LOST: Like many beautiful Adirondack Lakes, the Great Sacandaga Lake is man-made. Over a dozen hamlets lie buried under the reservoir, created in 1930 with the damming of the Sacandaga River. A look back on the history by new contributor Gary Peacock is this week’s top story on the Almanack. READ MORE

RECENT DEVELOPMENTS: Great Sacandaga Lake Advisory Council unveiled a series of 15 historic markers that will be installed along the lake to commemorate the lost communities. READ MORE

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