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The road to salt reduction

By Zachary Matson

Other states demonstrate solutions for tackling chloride contamination, tightening regulations

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Housing solutions: A recap from the series

By Tim Rowland

Examples from our housing series of projects and organizations making a difference

Joelle Nesbitt in front of her home in Westport, which her grandmother bought in 1954. It had fallen into disrepair with the unfolding of difficult life circumstances. Through a rehab grant with Adirondack Roots, she was able to save the house.

Help is on the way: Adirondack Roots

By Tim Rowland

Newly rebranded housing assistance nonprofit helps homeowners with rehab work

What does the future hold for short-term rentals in the Adirondacks?

By Tim Rowland

A look at the conditions that fanned the flames of the STR boom, and what's in store

Parkview Development rendering

Help is on the way: Saranac Lofts

By Tim Rowland

Affordable apartments and commercial space in downtown Saranac Lake

Hard-earned lessons to improve dam safety

By Zachary Matson

Sometimes it takes a disaster to get the policy gears in motion

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2022 Explored: Solutions to visitor management

By Gwendolyn Craig

The Explorer visited a few places outside the Adirondack Park to see what visitor management strategies are working.

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Lake Placid cooperative housing project seeks members

By Tim Rowland

Nonprofits team up to facilitate affordable housing opportunity

Acadia National Park permit

Take a number or wait in line?

By Gwendolyn Craig

Park managers aim for ease and access with reservations, but there are trade-offs as well

Sustainable trails, thoughtful designs

By Mike Lynch

The White Mountain Trail Collective was formed in New Hampshire to deal with the backlog of trail work there.

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