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Reindeer and renovations at Santa’s Workshop

By Tim Rowland

Former Navy SEAL takes on challenge of updating aging Adirondack theme park

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The Sentinels rising up from the West Branch of the Ausable River Valley. Photo by Tim Rowland

Marble Mountain: An underrated Adirondack hike

By Tim Rowland

Marble Mountain is an overlooked Adirondack hike with a rich ski history, a steep but rewarding trail with stunning views.

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Adirondack Wildlife Refuge in Wilmington, now closed, is listed for sale

By Gwendolyn Craig

Owner seeks buyers for refuge and waterfront property

The Sentinels and behind them the Hurricane Wilderness from Flume Knob.

Flume Knob in Wilmington: Short hike with big views

By Tim Rowland

Tech troubles and ranger report woes can melt away on this classic fall outing

KOA truck at a motel

KOA expands footprint in Wilmington with North Pole acquisition

By Tim Rowland

With 3rd property, KOA has a growing presence in Wilmington

The clouds part, briefly, over Whiteface and environs.

A Wilmington bushwhack

By Tim Rowland

Following the Cooper Kiln Pond trail to a Stephenson Ridge lookout

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Santa’s Workshop: 75 years of magic

By Tom French

Nostalgia at the heart of one of the country's oldest theme parks

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To Cooper Kiln Pond, and beyond

By Tim Rowland

Wilmington Peak bushwhack beyond Cooper Kiln Pond may or may not be worth it

A rendering shows a lodge proposed as part of Kampgrounds of America and Terramor Outdoor Resort's Adirondacks project.

Company looks to transform old KOA campground into glamping destination

By Gwendolyn Craig

Terramor Outdoor Resort, a Maine glamping operation owned by Kampgrounds of America, is looking to open a location in the Adirondacks.

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Killing time at Cooper Kill (or Kiln)

By Tim Rowland

No matter how you say it, Wilmington's Cooper Kill Trail offers range of outdoor pursuits

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