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From the summit of Panther Mountain: the North Route 8 corridor, hamlet of Chestertown and Gore Ski area. Photo by Tim Rowland

These 5 Adirondack trails make for great spring hikes 

By Isabella Susino

Check out these recent outings from our team of Explorers

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former Adirondack Life editor betsy folwell on blue mountain lake

Betsy Folwell, Adirondack essayist and community pillar, dies at 71

By Tim Rowland

Blue Mountain Lake resident and former Adirondack Life editor remembered for her impact on others and love of the Adirondacks

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Hiking Debar and Blue mountains: A lower fix for after the 46 peaks

By Tom French

Catching up on missed peaks after a lifetime of Adirondack adventures

The Tuscarora sailing on a Blue Mountain Lake outing.

Tuscarora’s latest journey

By Tim Rowland

Nearly 90 years after historic steamboat's last journey across Blue Mountain Lake, plans are afoot to move it once again

Raquette Lake bridge replacement underway 

By Jak Krouse

Route 28 project may impact travel and wetlands

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Seasonal businesses scramble to find workers

By Mike DeSocio

‘We need everybody that we can get:" An uncertain visa program squeezes summer employers

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