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summer

A thermometer showing high temperatures stuck in sand

Climate

How to protect yourself during extreme heat

By Chloe Bennett

June 19, 2024

Find a cooling center in the Adirondacks during heat wave

Outdoor Recreation

Five Adirondack swimming holes to offer an oasis from soaring summer temperatures

By Arietta Hallock

June 18, 2024

When it feels too hot for a day of hiking, try beating the heat at one of these classic swimming holes.

Communities

Across the Adirondacks, tourism was up and down this summer

By Mike DeSocio

October 1, 2021

The good, the bad and the ugly of this past summer season

Communities

Businesses struggle with limited, overworked staff; influx of summer visitors

By Jamie Organski

August 18, 2021

'Help wanted' signs abound in Adirondack communities, as business owners find themselves stretched thin trying to remain open.

General

Keeping kids off devices

By Megan Plete Postol

July 21, 2021

Programs around the park aim to get kids outside in nature and away from screens.