Adirondack Park Agency’s proposed amendments strike balance between accessibility, wilderness
Updates to Adirondack Park State Land Master Plan can protect wilderness lands AND allow access to people with disabilities
Opinion
Comment on the Adirondack Park state lands plan: Time to revisit backcountry skiing trails
By Phil Brown
Plan updates should include new definition to allow for wider ski trails
When it comes to ProcellaCOR and Lake George, the state isn’t listening
Why take a risk in the Queen of American lakes?
Commentary: It’s time to rethink place names
By Phil Brown
Still, we ought not change the names willy-nilly.
Cathead amendment: The time is now
Legislators need to act on passing a constitutional amendment to boost emergency communications for our remote communities
Policies needed to secure access for all
"Access for all" starts with adopting policies for managing Adirondack Park backcountry users that are fair and equitable.
A path to common sense
By Phil Brown
Safe, sustainable, sound—I hope we all can agree on these three principles.
Canal lock needs to be closed to prevent round goby
A destructive invasive fish called round goby is poised to enter Lake Champlain from the Hudson River. The state can prevent that before it’s too late.
In search of a safe place
Tamara Jolly writes about her experiences attending the ranger school in Wanakena and looking for place where she can feel safe.