Expanding accessible recreation: Adirondack Park progress in 2024
New programs and projects work toward increasing access for people with disabilities
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Willsboro to gain new park on Lake Champlain
By Mike Lynch
Town will add a park for swimming, hiking and skiing, due to deal facilitated by Adirondack Land Trust
Paul Smith’s in talks over conservation easement for campus forest land
By James Odato
Conservation deal with Adirondack Land Trust would protect additional college forest land while generating needed funds
Land deal connects protected areas in Lake George’s north basin
The Lake George Land Conservancy with recent purchases in the lake's north basin connected two of its longstanding preserves
Empowering access: A push for inclusive outdoor experiences in the Adirondacks
Tracking the accessible outdoor recreation movement
NYCO Minerals seeks to blast underground, expand hours in Lewis
NYCO Minerals wants the state to authorize a year-round, 24-hours-per-day underground work schedule that includes weekday blasting.
John Hendrickson’s will: Major Adirondack estate decisions ahead
By James Odato
Details on heirs and future conservation efforts emerging around the 36,000 acre Whitney Estate
Wetlands violation on Schroon Lake results in fine for campground tied to Word of Life
Adirondack Park Agency and company tied to Word of Life settle over wetland fill
Adirondack Park Agency approves Barton Mines expansion
Barton Mines received an expansion permit from the Adirondack Park Agency, allowing it to operate another 66 years.
Adirondack Park’s wildest lands caught in debate over access
Disability advocates debate motorized vehicle access in Adirondack wilderness