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LGBTQ activist Kelly Metzgar stands with her Pride flags.

LGBTQ activist resigns from nonprofit she co-founded after nearly 10 years as leader

By David Escobar

Executive director Kelly Metzgar steps down following an internal board conflict over Tri-Lakes Pride event

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Celebrating Juneteenth: Remembering a path to freedom

By David Escobar

Underground Railroad Museum plans tour of historic sites in Champlain Valley

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Adirondack leaders blaze trails for new generations

By David Escobar

Meet 4 people working to diversify the outdoors experience

Adirondack hill renamed to honor 19th century Black settlers

By David Escobar

Murry family members travel to take part in the renaming of Franklin County landmark once known by racial slur

‘We’re here to listen’: Adirondack nonprofit records federal policy impacts

By David Escobar

John Brown Lives! documents how federal policy changes are affecting those who live in the North Country

Listening to the Adirondacks

By David Escobar

Adirondack residents reflect on belonging, bias and what it means to feel welcome at recent listening sessions

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Pride and prejudice in a small Adirondack town

By David Escobar

How Lake Luzerne’s drag queen controversy sparked change, as the community works to heal divides from 2 years ago

Overcoming the ‘nature gap’

By David Escobar

How Lucienne Nicholson is bringing new visitors—and a call to action—into the Adirondacks

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New DEC chief honors trans ranger in first Adirondack stop 

By Zachary Matson

New DEC commissioner honors beloved ranger who died in climbing accident in first appearance in the Adirondacks

Nataly Johnson and Paige Herbst traveled from the Watertown area to take part in the Pride après ski party at Whiteface Mountain in Wilmington. Photo by David Escobar.

Pride, outside: Whiteface hosts LGBTQ ski weekend

By David Escobar

LGBTQ community and allies from around the Northeast meet up for first Adirondack Winter Pride event

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