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New coordinator aims to unite Lake Champlain conservation efforts
Sue Hagar takes helm of coalition working to protect watershed from pollution, climate threats
Lake George hotel stays in family hands for decades
Life comes full circle for new owner of Stepping Stones Resort, who grew up on the property
Six Flags closes parks, cuts jobs. What’s next for Great Escape?
Local officials and businesses worry about the economic impact if Lake George's theme park becomes a casualty of Six Flags' mounting troubles
Severe drought declared in Essex County as Lake Champlain’s water level drops
The Adirondack region saw very little rain in August and rivers and lakes are now drying up
NewVida Preserve opens 40 miles of Adirondack trails to public on weekends
Former Paleface ski center in Jay offers hiking, mountain biking and cross-country skiing
The Adirondack Trail Ride: A rugged 585-mile bike route
A challenge for those hardy enough to try
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New York adds climate education, financial literacy requirements for high school students
New requirements expected to start as soon as the fall of 2026
Fall fly fishing guide: Hopper patterns, terrestrials and late-season tips for Adirondack trout
Expert advice covers techniques from grasshopper patterns to streamers for targeting aggressive trout through extended catch-and-release season
Lightning sparks wildfire in Lake Luzerne
Plus: Rangers investigate report of man shooting at a heron at Ausable Point Campground and more from the past week
Historic Great Camp, wilderness estate head to luxury auctions this fall
Camp Iroquois in Saranac Lake and Bloomingdale compound offer opportunities to own legendary Adirondack properties
Shrinking schools, strong communities
Dealing with decades of decline in enrollment, Adirondack schools are finding new ways to serve students—and do more with less
Great Camp Sagamore executive director to step down after 7 years
Emily Martz oversaw program expansion and capital improvements at the Raquette Lake historic site during her tenure
Inside Saranac Lake’s efforts to make school more inclusive
In response to reports of race-based bullying, one of the Adirondacks’ largest school districts has taken steps to make change.
Carnivore Challenge aims to spark renewed interest in vanished predators
Adirondack advocate John Davis works to build visibility for wolves and panthers
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NewVida Preserve opens 40 miles of Adirondack trails to public on weekends
Former Paleface ski center in Jay offers hiking, mountain biking and cross-country skiing
The Adirondack Trail Ride: A rugged 585-mile bike route
A challenge for those hardy enough to try
Fall fly fishing guide: Hopper patterns, terrestrials and late-season tips for Adirondack trout
Expert advice covers techniques from grasshopper patterns to streamers for targeting aggressive trout through extended catch-and-release season
ADK temporarily shutters Cascade Welcome Center
No skiing this season at Cascade Welcome as the Adirondack Mountain Club assesses the property's future