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Overcoming the ‘nature gap’

By David Escobar

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

a flag ceremony for deceased forest ranger robbi mecus

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

Controversial library closure inspires new musical in upstate New York

By David Escobar

Local playwright adapts Lake Luzerne drag story hour controversy into satirical show

Laughter, a blizzard and adventure on a 1st trip to the Adirondacks

By David Escobar

SUNY Geneseo group has first encounter with Adirondack recreation on a snow tubing excursion

Exploring Black history in the Adirondacks

By Adirondack Explorer

Black history: from abolitionists to historic settlements, discover their resiliency and persistence in shaping the region's legacy.

SUNY-ESF Ranger School professor Vanessa Rojas, 42, has been teaching at the college since August 2018. Photo by David Escobar.

From backyard to the backcountry: A Ranger School professor’s journey to Wanakena

By David Escobar

Vanessa Rojas embraces role as trailblazer in environmental field

Redefining tradition: The growing ranks of women who hunt

By David Escobar

Meet some of the people changing the face of hunting

Pride and progress: Increasing LGBTQ visibility in the Adirondacks

By David Escobar

Pride event provides space for celebration, belonging for rural northern New Yorkers

Bridging the outdoors: Diversifying the Adirondack experience

By David Escobar

Adirondack museum provides beginner’s guide to outdoor recreation at “Xperience for All” event

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