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Views from the cliffs of Seventy Mountain in Lewis.

Climbing Seventy Mountain, (close to Death)

By Tim Rowland

Close to Death is a shorter, easier hike up Seventy Mountain, a 2,200-foot eminence that’s part of the Jay Wilderness.

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Matthew Norfolk, who represents the proposed artillery testing site in Lewis

Adirondack Park Agency denies appeal for Lewis artillery range

By Gwendolyn Craig

The application remains incomplete after five reviews by the agency.

lewis missile silo is the proposed site for testing weapons and artillery.

Proposed artillery testing site in Adirondacks hits roadblock

By Gwendolyn Craig

The U.S. Army halts cannon test-fires in the Adirondacks amid appeals over application issues with the Adirondack Park Agency.

Unconventional Concepts

Adirondack Council: Prohibit private weapons testing in Adirondacks 

By Gwendolyn Craig

The Adirondack Council is calling on the APA to hold a hearing and create a policy against private party military weapons testing in the park.

Lewis test range map

Military cannon test range proposed in Lewis

By Gwendolyn Craig

A national security consulting firm wants to fire military cannons and use an Essex County mountain as a backstop

west valley trail overlook

A walk through a ‘working’ forest

By Tim Rowland

New West Valley Trail in Lewis gives glimpse into past uses

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Bonding over broadband

By Tim Rowland

Lagging in Wi-Fi access, rural neighbors work together to forge connections

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