Cannabis in the Adirondacks: A natural economic high?
“We believe New York will be one of the top five or three (cannabis use) states in the country based on sheer population and tourism."
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Advancing Adirondack inclusivity at John Brown Farm
The state’s early embrace of freedom fighters’ legacy is something to build upon, said Adirondack Diversity Initiative Director Nicole Hylton-Patterson.
Popular Lake Placid trail to get new start
By Mike Lynch
Cobble Hill users are encouraged to begin hike from the village, rather than at Northwoods School. The parking there has been closed to the public.
Campground expansion, ropes course, solar project, more up for public comment
The Adirondack Park Agency is seeking public comments on a number of proposals including business expansions, a cell tower and more.
The year without Canadians in the Adirondacks
New York's wildland trails, ski slopes and lakes have had less of a Canadian accent with the border closed during a pandemic year.
A formal lake management plan for Lake Placid
A formalized plan is being developed for Lake Placid designed to mitigate a number of man-made and ecological concerns on the lake.
Fourth of July in the Adirondacks brings hope of business as usual
Despite coronavirus, many recently opened hotels, restaurants and attractions around the park are anticipating a bustling, albeit different, Fourth of July.
The long game
By James Odato
Lake Placid is preparing for 2,500 top athletes from around the globe to compete at some of the state’s most prestigious sports venues in January 2023.
Tupper hearing draws rail-trail supporters
By Tim Rowland
The state, along with many Tupper Lake residents, believes that both the scenic railroad and the rail-trail can be world-class tourist draws.
Tupper-Placid rail trail construction could start in spring
By Tim Rowland
State officials hope this travel-corridor management plan — which is similar to past plans, but tidies up some objections raised in the courts — is the final word in a long and contentious battle over a state-owned rail line running 119 miles from Lake Placid south and west to Remsen.