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Discovering Carl: The unassuming mountain that rises above Poke-o-Moonshine
Key takeaway: Don't underestimate the tame-sounding Carl Mountain
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.
Rainy weather fishing at Deer River Flow
Fishing in the rain yields an unexpected adventure and bigger catches.
When it comes to ProcellaCOR and Lake George, the state isn’t listening
Why take a risk in the Queen of American lakes?
Historic Adirondack guideboats on display in new exhibit space in Newcomb
Collection includes some guideboats made from legendary boat builder Caleb Judson Chase
New York’s former environmental conservation leader joins energy practice at private law firm
Basil Seggos will work with renewable energy clients
Rusty blackbird’s silent crisis: A dramatic drop in numbers
One of North America’s most rapidly declining songbirds, the rusty blackbird, has lost 85% to 99% of its population in the past five decades.
Exploring the untouched wilderness of Hoffman Notch
A tranquil hiking experience away from the crowds.
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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
Paddling primer
Chris Morris talks about paddling opportunities on the Northern Forest Canoe Trail and precautions for boating in the spring.