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A “Cascade” of lessons learned

By Gwendolyn Craig

A return to Cascade Mountain, where reporter Gwendolyn Craig shares what she learned since her first try at summiting.

Upper Works parking, a High Peaks gateway, gets makeover

By Mike Lynch

Hikers looking to access the High Peaks from the south will be greeted with a new entrance and parking lot this summer.

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Tracking the treks

By Holly Riddle

Peakquest scratch cards help hikers keep track of challenges.

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Adirondack guides gear up for return to ‘normal’

By Holly Riddle

A year of evolving tourism trends impacted the Adirondack guiding industry in a range of ways

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Following in a hermit’s footsteps

By Betsy Kepes

A backpacking trek through the Western High Peaks Wilderness and along Cold River follows the footsteps of Adirondack hermit Noah John Rondeau.

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Routes less traveled

By Mike Lynch

A list of lesser-used Adirondack Park trails where hikers may seek to spread out for some solitude.

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Adirondack hiker shuttles shelved for year

By Tim Rowland

The state Department of Environmental Conservation provided a written statement confirming that it will work with the local governments to create a shuttle system with restroom and parking in 2022 to "play a critical role in helping to manage sustainable visitation in the High Peaks."

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Trail running: From a pandemic pastime dawns a new passion

By Contributing Writer

The Adirondacks host a number of run-friendly trails, abandoned railroad tracks, snowmobile trails, old logging roads, high clearance roads, seasonal access roads, and even just plain old dirt roads.

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Six short spring hikes

By Sierra McGivney

Hiking in spring can have its rewards, even if it's messy at times.

Nun-ya business

By Lisa Ballard

A little-known herd path to Nun-da-ga-o Ridge

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