A rewarding short hike that never gets old By Lisa Ballard I first tromped up trails in the Adirondack Park as a teenager in the 1970s, accompanying various friends who chased their 46er patches. Back then, trailless peaks were truly trailless. … [Read more...] about Whether you know it as Bald or Rondaxe Mountain, it’s a great short hike
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Old Forge expandsย off-road biking
McCauley Mountain trail network keeps growing By Jamie Organski Eagle Bay resident Ben Cohen has ridden bikes off-road in Utah and Colorado, and now he ventures around his home territory at McCauley Mountain. โIt's been a blast … [Read more...] about Old Forge expandsย off-road biking
The biggest show in Old Forge
100 years of the Strand: Old Forgeโs historic theater leaves lasting imprint By Jamie Organski There are some places that feel like home when you walk into them. Fans of the Strand Theatre in Old Forge point to the one-of-a-kind experience … [Read more...] about The biggest show in Old Forge
Emotions high over proposed Old Forge housing project
By Jamie Organski More than 150 people came to View in Old Forge Tuesday for two emotionally charged sessions over six hours about a now controversial affordable housing development. In the second of the two sessions, which the Explorer attended, … [Read more...] about Emotions high over proposed Old Forge housing project
Proposed housing project divides Old Forge community
Webb Town Board withdraws support of People First project, ahead of scheduled informational meetings By Jamie Organski Despite an ongoing shortage of affordable and workforce housing throughout the Adirondacks, the Webb Town Board has pulled … [Read more...] about Proposed housing project divides Old Forge community
Hiking grandma logs 1,000 Adirondack miles in 2022
By Jamie Organski Old Forge resident Beth Pashley said she could think of no better way to kick off the New Year than with an easy local hike alongside her grandchildren to complete her goal of hiking 1,000 miles in (and around) the Adirondacks … [Read more...] about Hiking grandma logs 1,000 Adirondack miles in 2022