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Enchanted Forest Water Safari

Water Safari changes hands

By Adirondack Explorer

Old Forge theme park bought by Florida company after 46 years of family ownership

hikers on a ledge of bald/rondaxe mountain

Whether you know it as Bald or Rondaxe Mountain, it’s a great short hike

By Lisa Ballard

A short hike that never gets old

mountain bike trails

Old Forge expands off-road biking

By Jamie Organski

McCauley Mountain trail network keeps growing

concessions stand

The biggest show in Old Forge

By Jamie Organski

For Old Forge, the Strand is more than a theater, it's a community gathering place

Bob Calli of People First presents at View in Old Forge

Emotions high over proposed Old Forge housing project

By Jamie Organski

More than 150 people came to View in Old Forge Tuesday for two emotionally charged sessions over six hours about a now controversial affordable housing development.

A snow-covered field in old forge could be the site of a future housing project

Proposed housing project divides Old Forge community

By Jamie Organski

Webb Town Board withdraws support of People First project, ahead of scheduled informational meetings.

beth pashley with her grandchildren on a hike

Hiking grandma logs 1,000 Adirondack miles in 2022

By Jamie Organski

Beth Pashley started hiking during pandemic and made a goal to hit 1,000 miles last year

Middle Settlement Lake Lean-to

Middle Settlement Lake: Engulfed in wilderness

By Lisa Ballard

A hike that leads to intense solitude

STR old forge rental

Town of Webb’s short-term rentals law: What you need to know

By Jamie Organski

The Town of Webb is taking an initial step in regulating short-term rentals (STRs) after years of draft laws, revisions, and public hearings.

state department paddle in hamlets to huts excursion

Hamlets to Huts gears up for program expansion, thanks to grant support

By Jamie Organski

Secretary of State takes part in paddling, hiking excursion to celebrate Adirondack tourism

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