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loon on long pond

Morning tea with loons

By Tom French

Long Pond in St. Regis Canoe Area is long on scenery, seclusion

A rendering shows a lodge proposed as part of Kampgrounds of America and Terramor Outdoor Resort's Adirondacks project.

Company looks to transform old KOA campground into glamping destination

By Gwendolyn Craig

Terramor Outdoor Resort, a Maine glamping operation owned by Kampgrounds of America, is looking to open a location in the Adirondacks.

Deb Roberts

As ADA turns 32, recreation access must ‘get better’

By James Odato

DEC plans Adirondack campground upgrades to improve accessibility, amid scrutiny

Tioga Point campsites reopening after voltage scare

By Mike Lynch

Tioga Point state campground, recently designated as unavailable for use, will open this season after all with camping resuming on Friday. 

Raquette Lake

Stray voltage closes Tioga Point campground

By Mike Lynch

National Grid is working to address an electrical problem that has closed state campground on Raquette Lake.

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Park and ride

By Gillian Scott

Get off your bike for some camping, hiking and fishing along Adirondack Rail Trail

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Accessible Adirondacks

By Gillian Scott

Outdoorspeople with disabilities have more options for overnight camping in the North Country

St Regis pond

Sweet island dreams

By Lisa Ballard

St. Regis Canoe area is a rare escape to personal wilderness paradise.

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Safe spaces

By Amy Scattergood

Camps home in on diversity as part of overall mission

Hiking the Cranberry 50 during the COVID-19 crisis

By Betsy Kepes

Backpacking is a time to get away from the stress and worries of the working world, but in the time of COVID-19 it carries a new set of difficulties. Is it possible to share a lean-to or a campsite with other hikers? And what is the new etiquette when meeting others along the trail?

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