By Kris Parker It will come as no surprise to anyone slogging down Adirondack trails this summer: July was a rainy one, with few sunny days. Anecdotally, at least, some outdoor recreation observers believe the weather has dampened park … [Read more...] about Rainy Adirondacks: Wet, gray July coincides with lower traffic on the trail
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Tick-borne anaplasmosis on the rise in Warren County
By Kris Parker Health officials in Warren County have issued a public warning after a surge in cases of anaplasmosis, a rare disease carried by ticks. In a press release distributed this week, Warren County Health Services reported a four-fold … [Read more...] about Tick-borne anaplasmosis on the rise in Warren County
Snow future
Skiers, snowmobilers and the northern woods adapt to season’s shift By Brandon Loomis The Adirondack winter of 2015-2016 was one for the record books, and not in a promising way. There was no December “Snowdeo” gathering for snowmobilers in … [Read more...] about Snow future
As Trump administration winds down, Adirondack environmentalists breathe easier
'Constant assault' on air, water protections may not leave lasting damage, but advocates lament lost time on climate By Ry Rivard For the past four years, Adirondack environmentalists have been waiting for news to come down from Whiteface … [Read more...] about As Trump administration winds down, Adirondack environmentalists breathe easier
Green energy economy leads Cuomo’s third State of State address
By Gwendolyn Craig In his series of four State of the State addresses this week, Gov. Andrew Cuomo focused Wednesday on a green energy economy with mention of Adirondack-region projects. He did not mention renewing a $3 billion environmental … [Read more...] about Green energy economy leads Cuomo’s third State of State address
Lake George, Mirror Lake suffer algal blooms
By Ry Rivard In a troubling sign for one of America's most storied and pristine lakes, harmful bacteria have floated atop parts of Lake George over several days. For years, residents and regulators around the historic resort destination, known … [Read more...] about Lake George, Mirror Lake suffer algal blooms