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Sharp Bridge Campground

APA, DEC seek feedback on North Hudson campground plan

By Gwendolyn Craig

The APA and DEC have issued a draft five-year plan for public comment to upgrade the Sharp Bridge Public Campground and Day Use Area.

Eastern wolf howls in Algonquin Provincial Park in Ontario, Canada. Photo by Michael Runtz

Return of the wolf?

By Mike Lynch

The discovery of a gray wolf about 25 miles from the Adirondacks has galvanized wolf advocates in the park.

DEC Forester Bryan Ellis

Ask a Scientist: Carbon sequestration

By Megan Plete Postol

The Adirondack Explorer caught up with DEC Forester Bryan Ellis on carbon sequestration and the changing climate.

Elm trees, already vulnerable, face additional threat

By Mike Lynch

Destructive zigzag sawfly found in St. Lawrence Co.

Lake George

New conservation easement funds Lake George forest protections

By Gwendolyn Craig

The Lake George Land Conservancy received one of four conservation easement grants from the state to protect Wiawaka Center forest.

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A bear situation or a people problem?

By Times Union

A surge of bear activity has Long Lake abuzz

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‘Long-time coming:’ DEC puts call out for consultants to help form High Peaks visitor management strategy

By Gwendolyn Craig

Bids sought on determining 'carrying capacity' on select forest preserve lands

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Advocates urge action for Adirondack Rail Trail

By Chloe Bennett

ARTA plans to hire executive director; OSI applies for grant for trailhead development

Deb Roberts

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

By James Odato

DEC plans Adirondack campground upgrades to improve accessibility, amid scrutiny

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The do’s and don’ts of drones in the ‘Dacks

By Megan Plete Postol

Read this before launching in the Adirondacks

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