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Titusville Triad: Three hiking opportunities in a northern forest

By Tom French

Titusville, south of Malone, offers a triad of hikes including The Ledges, High Falls of the Big Salmon River trail and Elephant Head.

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Despite over two feet of snow, the ski trail to the Hemlock Hill Lean-to along the Raquette River was well packed as long as you stayed in the track. Photo by Tom French.

Getting to know Coreys: A historic spot and recreation gateway

By Tom French

Explore Coreys: a hidden Adirondack gem with rich history, scenic trails, and winter adventures involving lean-tos.

Increased illegal crossings transform quiet New York border towns

By Times Union

The number of migrants entering northern New York, crossing border illegally through Canada, has remained at record highs

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Franklin County says it will remove off-road vehicle use from Adirondack Park portion of proposed trail network

By Gwendolyn Craig

Franklin County officials plan to release updated maps showing no off-road vehicle trails in the Adirondack Park portion of the county.

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Franklin County hires law firm for proposed 500-mile off-road vehicle trail 

By Gwendolyn Craig

Franklin County hired a law firm to add to the team developing a proposed trail network that has drawn numerous concerns. 

Franklin County is ready to place Big Tupper on Mount Morris up for public auction.

Public auction for Big Tupper ski center moving forward

By James Odato

Mount Morris acreage would go to the highest bidder

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Public outcry causes rethink of Franklin County’s 500-mile trail project 

By Gwendolyn Craig

Of more than 90 comments Franklin County received on its proposed 500-mile off-road vehicle trail network, most expressed concerns.

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Franklin County proposes 500-mile multi-use trail network

By Gwendolyn Craig

Public invited to comment on the largest outdoor recreation initiative taken on by the county

Raquette Falls cross-country ski

By Adirondack Explorer

Embark on a round-trip cross-country ski adventure to Raquette Falls, following an old logging road along the scenic Raquette River.

Owls Head snowshoe

By Adirondack Explorer

Embark on a gentle snowshoe hike to Owl Head Lookout in the Giant Mountain Wilderness, offering serene winter landscapes and panoramic views.

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