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Mount Jo offers views of the High Peaks Wilderness. Photo by Tim Rowland

Damaged boats leave Adirondack campers calling for help

By Adirondack Explorer

Two separate incidents involve stranded boaters

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Declining interest forces closure of historic Sabattis Scout camp in the Adirondacks

By Tim Rowland

Located between Tupper Lake and Long Lake, the remote camp is latest Boy Scout camp to close

Green wooden pillar of a campsite bathroom with a wheelchair-accessible medallion on it.

DEC launches interactive map of accessible recreation opportunities

By Arietta Hallock

Accessibility advisors based in the Adirondacks reflect on recent improvements and prioritize next steps

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A collection of Adirondack summer trip ideas

By Mike Lynch

Explorer staff and contributors share favorite outings across the Adirondacks

After delayed start, John Dillon Park to reopen June 14

By Mike Lynch

Paul Smith's College and International Paper have come to terms to open the unique facility.

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Reservations canceled at campground for people with disabilities

By Mike Lynch

Paul Smith's College seeks a long-term contract to operate the campground.

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John Dillon Park’s summer opening uncertain as contract talks stall

By Mike Lynch

It’s less than two months before John Dillon Park is scheduled to open and the landowner, International Paper, does not have a contract with the park’s long-time operator, Paul Smith’s College. 

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KOA expands footprint in Wilmington with North Pole acquisition

By Tim Rowland

With 3rd property, KOA has a growing presence in Wilmington

Students bond in nature — sans phones

By Mike Lynch

School-facilitated camping trips provide an opportunity to get teens into the outdoors and unplug

DEC considers testing longer stays at Adirondack campground

By Gwendolyn Craig

The DEC is working on ways to thwart campers who skirt its 14-night reservation limit, and one experiment could start in the Adirondack Park. 

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