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As reports come in, all signs point to busy summer

By Melissa Hart

We all know it was a busy summer, just by looking around at our favorite lakes, trails and campgrounds. And now, thanks to recent reports, we have some data to prove it. Take, for example, information from these recent Explorer articles: Boat inspection sites across the Adirondacks and especially on Lake George saw increased activity.…

Green Power event and more from this week

By Melissa Hart

On Tuesday, the Explorer hosted a discussion about renewable energy projects in the Adirondack Park. All this week we’ve been digging into renewable/clean energy issues, highlighting recent Explorer stories. Each day focused on a different topic: Monday: Key takeaways from New York State’s groundbreaking climate legislation Tuesday: Our live event and discussion Wednesday: Recent park projects Thursday: Renewables…

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Deep below the surface: This week’s top stories

By Melissa Hart

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…

Busy times in the High Peaks and more of the week’s top stories

By Melissa Hart

Greetings!I'm writing in my new role as digital editor of the Adirondack Explorer and Adirondack Almanack.

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