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Whitney Estate

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Aerial in the central Adirondacks, summer. Part of Whitney Park, a private inholding, is seen here with the Whitney camp on Little Forked Lake.

New York state needs to step up in conserving Whitney Park

By Guest writer

Adirondack Wilderness Advocates urge conservation easements for Whitney estate

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Whitney buyer says New York shut out of Adirondack Park land deal

By James Odato

Texas developer under contract to buy Whitney estate says he's open to exploring easement opportunities

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Texas developer poised to purchase historic Whitney estate in the Adirondacks

By James Odato

Luxury resort planned for Adirondacks' pristine Whitney Park

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Whitney Park administrator says he’s ‘open to talking’ with state, land trusts regarding sale

By James Odato

Questions remain about whether the state or land trusts could play a role.

Aerial in the central Adirondacks, summer. Part of Whitney Park, a private inholding, is seen here with the Whitney camp on Little Forked Lake.

‘A profound gift’: How Long Lake will benefit from Whitney Park sale

By James Odato

When a buyer is found for the sprawling 36,600-acre Adirondack estate listed at $180 million, the town is poised to receive a windfall.

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John Hendrickson’s will: Major Adirondack estate decisions ahead

By James Odato

Details on heirs and future conservation efforts emerging around the 36,000 acre Whitney Estate

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John Hendrickson, husband to Marylou Whitney, dead at 59

By Times Union

The longtime philanthropist and Adirondack Park land owner died Monday at Saratoga Hospital

"Camp on a Point," the former summer residence of Marylou Whitney and John Hendrickson on Little Tupper Lake, is for sale.

Another Whitney property up for sale

By Gwendolyn Craig

John Hendrickson is selling “Camp on a Point” on Little Tupper Lake. The 36,000-acre Whitney Park is also still for sale.

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2021 EXPLORED: Land acquisitions and protection

By Mike Lynch

Talk swirled around notable parcels, while smaller land tracts went toward improving connectivity

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Whitney estate owner says tax pressures among reasons to divide land

By Gwendolyn Craig

“It’s a unique piece of property, and I feel very blessed and burdened owning it.”

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