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Exploring the headwaters of the Erie Canal

By Tom French

The Black River Watershed houses rich history of industry and innovation

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The transformation of Little River Preserve in Star Lake

By William Hill

Snowshoeing on the 257-acre property that's near Five Ponds Wilderness

Jackrabbit Trail: A beloved ski trail

By Isabella Susino

Adirondack Explorer series "From the Archive" takes a look back at articles from the 27-year magazine history.

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Hickory Ski Center: Reviving an Adirondack legend

By Rick Karlin

The revival of the Hickory ski center is the focus of a new documentary, with key elements being on the nostalgia it offers Adirondackers.

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Railtown rivalries and a trail that runs through it

By Tim Rowland

The role of railroads in shaping a historic community rivalry

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Hiking in William West Durant’s ‘stomping grounds’

By Tim Rowland

Hiking through history on Sawyer Mountain, located halfway between Indian Lake and Blue Mountain Lake

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From elk herds to muddy trails: The mystery of Debar Meadows

By Tom French

Exploring unmarked trails on two wheels near Meacham Lake

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Adirondacks’ post-1970s economic shift: The rise of tourism, prisons

By Tim Rowland

Following a decline of industry, prisons were seen as an economic driver in the Adirondacks. Now tourism is taking its place.

Miniature village

Miniature Route 66: The story behind the Adirondack roadside attraction

By Arietta Hallock

The lasting legacy of a grandfather's labor of love

Inside the Saranac Laboratory Museum

President Quezon Day brings Filipino heritage to the Tri-Lakes

By David Escobar

The president of the Philippines once lived in Saranac Lake when he was a TB patient.

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