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Adk Avy launches project to boost avalanche education efforts
Adirondack Avalanche Community Project pursues opportunities to attend trainings, launch forecasting center
A bushwhack up the ‘other’ Split Rock Mountain
Split Rock Falls is just south of New Russia, NY. Known for the swimming holes available there, it's also well-known for bushwhacking.
One injured after a snowmobile accident near Sacandaga Lake
From NYS Department of Environmental Conservation's weekly forest ranger report. One injured by snowmobile near Sacandaga Lake.
Red pine scale found in Lake George: What you need to know
Public asked to be on lookout for dead red pine trees in Adirondacks caused by invasive insect
NYS budget outlook 2025: What’s in it for the Adirondacks
Gov. Kathy Hochul plans to give $10 million more to the Adirondack Park Agency for its headquarters in her budget plan.
Olympic facilities leader restacks the authority
There are some changes afoot at Olympic Regional Development Authority amid leadership and operational challenges
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An unusual search and rescue, involving a moose
Forest Rangers, ECON Police work to free a moose stuck in ice of Lake Abanakee
Key wetlands protected near Lake George
Lake George Land Conservancy buys key wetlands property on Huddle Bay on Lake George in the town of Bolton.
Feds: Vermont failing its duty to protect Lake Champlain
The federal Environmental Protection Agency is pushing Vermont to do more to control runoff from dairy farms impacting Lake Champlain
Snowmobile crash injures 2 in Speculator
Adirondack/North Country items from NYS Department of Environmental Conservation's weekly forest ranger report
How North Hudson could reshape land acquisition in New York
Title issues, the bane of Frontier Town campground’s existence, makes governor’s 2025 agenda
Gov. Hochul reveals 2025 agenda for NY, and gets mixed reactions
Annual State of the State address focuses on affordability, environment
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Adk Avy launches project to boost avalanche education efforts
Adirondack Avalanche Community Project pursues opportunities to attend trainings, launch forecasting center
A bushwhack up the ‘other’ Split Rock Mountain
Split Rock Falls is just south of New Russia, NY. Known for the swimming holes available there, it's also well-known for bushwhacking.
How a golf course transformed into groomed ski trails: The backstory behind Tupper Lake’s Frenette trail network
Free cross-country skiing for all ages, on a wide double track
Exploring new hiking opportunities near Franklin Falls
An easy bushwhack on former logging roads in Taylor Pond Wild Forest near Bloomingdale's Franklin Falls Road