Dispatches from a buckthorn assassin
By Tim Rowland
Adirondack Garden Club tackles invasive plant problem at Essex Quarry trail
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Community and scientists unite against invasive species in Adirondack Park
By Tim Rowland
At Essex Quarry, dedicated groups are making a difference in the fight against invasive plants
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When life gives you rain, go on a mushroom hunt
By Tim Rowland
A fruitful search for fungi on Champlain Area Trails in Essex
Biking the backroads, backstories of Essex
By Tom French
A two-wheeled tour gives a glimpse of historic preservation efforts
Slicing through Split Rock Wild Forest
By Mike Lynch
Located on the the eastern edge of the Adirondack Park, Split Rock Wild Forest is 3,700 acres and offers a multitude of hiking opportunities.
A true sanctuary
By Tim Rowland
Spirit Sanctuary Trail offers peaceful stroll, passing by green burial site
Country roads make for great fall biking
By Phil Brown
Champlain Valley's dirt roads, scenic views provide many ride options
Timber rattlers: Shy, threatened, essential
A timber rattlesnake expert gives a description of a usually elusive creature that has long played a role in the park's ecosystem, and is protected by state law.
Rattlesnake sightings on the rise in the Champlain Valley
By Tim Rowland
A rash of recent timber rattlesnake sightings has Essex residents on guard and wondering what's causing it.