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Public relays concerns about possible visitor limits on Adirondack High Peaks trails

By Gwendolyn Craig

The state is expected to release a draft report in the fall for visitor management in the Adirondack Park's High Peaks.

People dig in a test pit at the Lake George Battlefield while two bystanders watch

Rediscovering smallpox hospital history at Lake George Battlefield Park

By Gwendolyn Craig

Animal bones and 18th-century glass among the latest findings

round goby fish

Precautionary measures initiated following detection of invasive round goby fish

By Zachary Matson

Detection at Champlain Canal’s second lock in Halfmoon triggers extra monitoring

Shaping the future management of High Peaks: Public meeting set

By Mike Lynch

Input sought for improving visitors' experiences in High Peaks Wilderness

trailhead stewards

Trailhead educators ready to advise hikers in High Peaks region of the Adirondacks

By Mike Lynch

Adirondack Mountain Club is expanding its trailhead steward program to Route 73 trailheads.

New state website tracks $4.2B environmental bond spending

By Gwendolyn Craig

Interactive map shows projects funded by bond act and what funds are still available.

basil seggos on lake champlain

New York’s former environmental conservation leader joins energy practice at private law firm

By James Odato

Basil Seggos will work with renewable energy clients 

motorized wheelchair is one option being considered for Great Camp Santanoni access

Wagon rides to resume at Great Camp Santanoni; state discusses alternative access options

By Gwendolyn Craig

Including an idea to lend out powered wheelchairs

rangers in red conducting a rescue. rangers have been pushing for retirement eligibility equal to other areas of law enforcement

Forest rangers face retirement eligibility setback 

By Gwendolyn Craig

The push for parity with other areas of law enforcement dates back to 2017.

One of the distillery buildings at Whistle Pig in Mineville, with a new building behind it. It appears that the bottom of the building has been cleaned.

WhistlePig deflects responsibility for whiskey fungus

By Gwendolyn Craig

WhistlePig Whiskey says it will consider cleaning more spotted homes in Moriah

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