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NYS budget outlook 2025: What’s in it for the Adirondacks
Gov. Kathy Hochul plans to give $10 million more to the Adirondack Park Agency for its headquarters in her budget plan.
Olympic facilities leader restacks the authority
There are some changes afoot at Olympic Regional Development Authority amid leadership and operational challenges
From backyard to the backcountry: A Ranger School professor’s journey to Wanakena
Vanessa Rojas embraces role as trailblazer in environmental field
What is ‘Cap and Invest’?
New York’s plan to put a price on carbon is still on hold. But here’s how it would work, if and when it gets off the ground.
Key wetlands protected near Lake George
Lake George Land Conservancy buys key wetlands property on Huddle Bay on Lake George in the town of Bolton.
Feds: Vermont failing its duty to protect Lake Champlain
The federal Environmental Protection Agency is pushing Vermont to do more to control runoff from dairy farms impacting Lake Champlain
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With Stefanik’s departure, a fight for NY-21 congressional seat
Special election looms as race for North Country seat heats up
Skiing through history on trails around Adirondack Fish Hatchery
Search for fresh snow leads to winter wonderland of untouched trails
Composting pilot coming to Warren County
Residents will be able to drop off food scraps free at designated sites
Adk Tour de Ski: Community spirit shines in second season of Nordic race series
Ski series creates welcoming events at venues around the Adirondacks
APA approves planned upgrades to Mt. Van Ho sliding track, mountain bike course
Adirondack Park Agency commissioners approved upgrades to the Mount Van Hoevenberg sliding track and new mountain biking course
State appears ready to approve largest solar facility in the Adirondack Park
The project near Great Sacandaga lake is the first in the Adirondacks to go through new permitting process
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Exploring new hiking opportunities near Franklin Falls
An easy bushwhack on former logging roads in Taylor Pond Wild Forest near Bloomingdale's Franklin Falls Road
Northern lights put on show over Adirondacks, with more to come
Northern lights were a regular sight over the Adirondacks in 2024 and should continue to be in the coming year.
Skiing through history on trails around Adirondack Fish Hatchery
Search for fresh snow leads to winter wonderland of untouched trails
Adk Tour de Ski: Community spirit shines in second season of Nordic race series
Ski series creates welcoming events at venues around the Adirondacks