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A reporter-turned-novelist returns to his Adirondack roots
Christopher Mele’s career started in the Adirondacks, which led him to The New York Times. For his latest chapter: A mystery novel set in fictional Adirondack community that's a homage to his profession.
Public invited to climate resilience listening sessions
The Adirondack Climate Outreach & Resilience Network invites residents to share concerns and ideas in shaping a roadmap for the region.
Adirondack Rail Trail users invited to join the fight against invasive plants
Visitors encouraged to use 'Play, Clean, Go' approach to stopping the spread
Discovering the Moose River Plains: A journey of mountain biking, friendship, and fear
Mountain biking in the Moose River Plains comes with a fist pump
State defends killing Old Forge black bears
The controversial euthanization of 2 black bear cubs leaves some questioning DEC's wildlife management policies
Jobs 2.0: Key takeaways and watch the event recording
Adirondack Explorer's Jobs 2.0 event highlights challenges, opportunities in the Adirondacks job market
Updating the blueprint: The ongoing revision of the State Land Master Plan
Key stakeholders emphasize the need for careful amendments to the Adirondack Park's land management policies to protect wilderness areas.
Mapping the risk: Which areas are vulnerable to landslides?
New map from USGS expands on previous attempts to document landslide risks across the country
Hiking in William West Durant’s ‘stomping grounds’
Hiking through history on Sawyer Mountain, located halfway between Indian Lake and Blue Mountain Lake
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Discovering the Moose River Plains: A journey of mountain biking, friendship, and fear
Mountain biking in the Moose River Plains comes with a fist pump
Hiking in William West Durant’s ‘stomping grounds’
Hiking through history on Sawyer Mountain, located halfway between Indian Lake and Blue Mountain Lake
After 2-year closure, Lows Lake access is back for paddlers
Next summer paddlers will once again have full access to miles of wilderness paddling.
From elk herds to muddy trails: The mystery of Debar Meadows
Exploring unmarked trails on two wheels near Meacham Lake