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Adirondacks to see electric school buses by 2035 amid push from state
State makes funds available for districts; answers questions around transition
Exploring the uncharted terrain of Kate Mountain
A bushwhack hike up Kate Mountain, the 'Queen of Vermontville'
Saranac Lake rallies around LGBTQ activist who has been target of vandalism
Kelly Metzgar, director of Adirondack North Country Gender Alliance, has seen repeated vandalism of her Pride flags
Adirondacks summer outlook: Warm temperatures, more rain
Wildfire outlook uncertain for Northeast
Adirondack Explorer, NCPR add shared reporter to cover diversity
David Escobar will report on issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion in the Adirondack Park
New York budget 2024-2025: What’s in it for the Adirondacks
Clean water and Adirondack Park funding reinstated in state budget, plus a look at what was left behind
Adirondack legislators raise alarm on potential prison closures
Up to five prison closures could come this year, according to the state's 2024-2025 budget. It's unclear if any are in the Adirondacks.
Lake George residents upset over uninspected boat launches
Volunteers document out-of-state boat launches raising concerns about invasive species spread at Million Dollar Beach ramp
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10 examples of how Adirondack Explorer showed up for the environment since last Earth Day
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John Dillon Park’s summer opening uncertain as contract talks stall
It’s less than two months before John Dillon Park is scheduled to open and the landowner, International Paper, does not have a contract with the park’s long-time operator, Paul Smith’s College.
Celebrating 100 years: The Adirondacks’ Northville-Placid Trail legacy
A slate of events are planned this summer and fall to mark historic trail's impact on recreation in the Adirondack Park
Mad about Moxham
A hike up Moxham Mountain, a new-ish trail with a rich history and stunning viewpoints
Bridge concerns shut down access to Scarface Mountain in Saranac Lake region
Learn about the impact on hikers participating in the Saranac Lake 6er hiking challenge