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New York’s top doctor: Adirondack fish offer nutrition; but eat sparingly
Health Commissioner James McDonald was in Lake Placid to raise awareness of his department's fish advisory in the Adirondacks.
Extended Amtrak pause disrupts North Country travel during summer season
Amtrak’s Adirondack line service shutdown extended to 18 weeks for track modifications
Feasibility study for Adirondack Park Agency HQ relocation kept under wraps
Records request turned down twice as state agency plans move to Saranac Lake
Adirondack Park Agency economic liaison becomes next head of regional tourism office
The Adirondack Park Agency's economic officer has been named the next president and CEO of ROOST.
Gov. Hochul moves to free land under closed Adirondack prisons for business use
Agreement nears to address closed prisons in the Adirondacks.
‘The Adirondacks are becoming more appealing’ in a warmer world
The Adirondack Explorer sat down with a top climate educator in the federal government to discuss the Adirondack Park in a warming world.
Westport’s Champlain Valley Seed Cooperative reimagined as community hub
Follow the Mill's journey from Adirondack seed cooperative to a cultural center, with art, music and 1920s-themed bar
Rainy weather fishing at Deer River Flow
Fishing in the rain yields an unexpected adventure and bigger catches.
USDA updates zones map, reflecting changes many growers are already seeing
Farmers and gardeners adapt to shifting seasons and wetter springs
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Exploring the untouched wilderness of Hoffman Notch
A tranquil hiking experience away from the crowds.
Cathedral Rock: A fire tower you can bike to
ESF Ranger School in Wanakena offers miles of biking and hiking
A collection of Adirondack summer trip ideas
Explorer staff and contributors share favorite outings across the Adirondacks
Ted Cornell’s Art Farm: A scenic hike through the Champlain Valley
A new trail runs nearly all the way to Whallonsburg