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State offers new road salt reduction funding
Communities will have a new opportunity to get state money for equipment and plans to reduce road salt use.
A collection of Adirondack summer trip ideas
Explorer staff and contributors share favorite outings across the Adirondacks
Shifting focus from Western science to Indigenous knowledge
How traditional ecological knowledge is shaping Adirondack research
East, West Caroga lakes to try herbicide on Eurasian watermilfoil
Caroga town is 7th Adirondack Park community to receive permit to try ProcellaCOR
New York’s $85M housing program struggles to attract Adirondack applicants
Affordable housing initiative lags in North Country; state agency overseeing the program hopes that will change
Science and wonder: Adirondack astronomers dive into eclipse research
Tupper Lake's Adirondack Sky Center shines in NASA's eclipse live feed during April 8 event
Paddling primer
Chris Morris talks about paddling opportunities on the Northern Forest Canoe Trail and precautions for boating in the spring.
Legislative labyrinth: The slow march toward consensus on environmental issues
Panel discusses legislative hurdles in setting and achieving NY's environmental goals
Fish Creek Ponds marina project gets green light
Project opponents remain concerned about impacts to Upper Saranac Lake and surrounding waterbodies
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After delayed start, John Dillon Park to reopen June 14
Paul Smith's College and International Paper have come to terms to open the unique facility.
Unraveling the secrets of Buck Mountain
Unexpected twists and views of more mountains to climb on future trips to this North Hudson spot
Hiking the Hewett Eddy Loop: A journey along the Boreas
Thrill and tranquility exist in harmony along the Boreas River
The ‘official’ 46 High Peaks in the Adirondacks
Ready to hike the tallest mountains in New York state? Here's a list to get you started and track your progress.