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Post-storm investigations confirm two additional tornadoes in the Adirondacks
The 7 tornadoes that touched down in the Adirondack Park bring the total to at least 18 in July in New York state
Barton Mines’ easement donation expands Gore Mountain trail network
200-acre easement links North Creek Ski Bowl to Siamese Ponds Wilderness
Small Adirondack community rallies to change racist hill name
Name-change petition circulates for renaming hill in Franklin County after historic Black settlers
Well-stocked fire trucks and ambulances, small ranks of volunteers
Amid a park-wide shortage of volunteer EMTs and firefighters, rural first response teams share resources and seek solutions
Aviators and adventurers: Airplanes’ impact on the Adirondacks
New book “Aviation in the Adirondacks” by Aurora Pfaff explores regional flight history
Adirondack trails begin reopening after severe July floods, tornadoes
Storm damage forces indefinite closure of Lake George Islands Campground
Upper Saranac Foundation asks state to pay share of dam repairs
The Upper Saranac Foundation is repairing its Bartlett Carry Dam and thinks the state should help pay
Hochul administration to close two prisons including Great Meadow in Washington County
Washington County prison closure will involve relocating 480 inmates and finding new positions for 559 staff.
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Payne Mountain: A haven for solitude
Twin Valley Preserve trail offers some of the best views in the Champlain Valley
Public relays concerns about possible visitor limits on Adirondack High Peaks trails
The state is expected to release a draft report in the fall for visitor management in the Adirondack Park's High Peaks.
New owner, old easement at former Adirondack Scout camp
What Cedarlands property sale means for public access
The underrated workout of Blueberry Mountain
A High Peaks-style jaunt with zero parking issues