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Too soon? Guides have mixed views on getting anglers back in the water

By Mike Lynch

"Until I see how this shakes out, I don’t want to be part of bringing a bunch of people into Saranac Lake, New York, and into Lake Placid, New York.”

Popular trails present challenges for social distancing

By Mike Lynch

Adirondack mountains are often a great place for social distancing, but some trails are drawing crowds that have been making staying away from people difficult at times.

International student workers in limbo during pandemic

By Gwendolyn Craig

During the coronavirus pandemic, international student workers are stuck in the Adirondacks. Questions loom about summer workers, too.

Summer tourism attractions and events in doubt following governor’s state fair assessment

By Gwendolyn Craig

The governor talked reopening plans, but until the entire state, New Jersey and Connecticut are back open, tourist events and attractions will stay closed.

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Reading in Place: Books to help pass the time

By Melissa Hart

Author/editor John Davis, of The Rewilding Institute spends a lot of time reading, even when it’s not a pandemic. Davis, who lives in Westport, recently shared a list of books of regional interest and/or environmental bent that he’d suggest to neighbors sheltered at home and looking for new ways to pass the time during COVID-19…

In the Adirondacks and around the world, brothers reflect on COVID-19

By Gwendolyn Craig

Four brothers, originally from the Albany area, reflect on the coronavirus pandemic from their homes in the Adirondacks to Hong Kong.

Virus challenges Adirondacks census

By Tim Rowland

Even before the virus made its appearance on American shores, there were concerns about the census as the calendar turned to 2020.

With no visitors, a Lake George retreat must feed dormant sewage plant

By Gwendolyn Craig

For those adventurous bakers trying to create a sourdough starter while self-isolating at home, the process for feeding the bugs at the wastewater treatment plant is surprisingly similar.

Cuomo underlines coronavirus-related closures both upstate and down

By Gwendolyn Craig

Addressing his latest executive orders closing golf courses, some parks and boat launches, Cuomo said the state has to act as one during the pandemic.

Double H Ranch, a “magical place” for kids, closes summer camp in response to coronavirus

By Gwendolyn Craig

For the first time in its 28 years, Double H Ranch’s summer program was canceled. It typically serves around 900 children from June through August.

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