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A snowy portion of the Adirondack Rail Trail near where a proposed trailhead will be built in Lake Placid.

Adirondack Rail Trail access hub takes shape

By Gwendolyn Craig

Funding is coming together for an Essex County trailhead for the new Adirondack Rail Trail, a 34-mile multi-use trail connecting the Lake Placid to Tupper Lake.

A statue of abolitionist John Brown and an African American child at John Brown Farm in North Elba.

State and local partners build plans for John Brown Farm

By Gwendolyn Craig

State agencies and John Brown Lives! are taking a close look at John Brown Farm and what its future could hold.

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Andrea Hogan resigns from Adirondack Park Agency

By Gwendolyn Craig

Andrea Hogan, an Adirondack Park Agency commissioner, resigned from her post on Friday, according to spokesman Keith McKeever.

Jenkins Mountain backcountry ski trails: A forest preserve model?

By Gwendolyn Craig

Paul Smith’s system opens to skiers

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2022 Explored: New leaders at the Adirondack Park Agency

By Gwendolyn Craig

The beginning of 2022 ushered in a management turnover at the Adirondack Park Agency.

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APA approves RV campground on Great Sacandaga Lake

By Gwendolyn Craig

The APA approved plans for an RV campground on Great Sacandaga Lake in the Town of Mayfield, though it brought up jurisdictional questions.

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Proposed Mayfield RV campground drawing public comment

By Gwendolyn Craig

The Adirondack Park Agency is inviting more public comment on a proposed 277-site campground on Great Sacandaga Lake in the town of Mayfield

Sharp Bridge Campground

APA, DEC seek feedback on North Hudson campground plan

By Gwendolyn Craig

The APA and DEC have issued a draft five-year plan for public comment to upgrade the Sharp Bridge Public Campground and Day Use Area.

John Ernst

John Ernst’s Adirondack legacy

By Gwendolyn Craig

Adirondack Park Agency Chairman John Ernst reflects on his service and family legacy.

State seeks to improve communications service prior to World Games

By Gwendolyn Craig

APA reviews temporary cell tower, utility poles, mine demolition 

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