Growing flowers in the garden and sharing stories from early columnist days
Plenty of rain came through the area, supporting the growth of Gary Lee's vegetables and flowers, despite a few losses from deer
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A floating history tour of Lake George’s islands
A 22-year-old author brings his research to Lake George, navigating the islands full of history.
Festivities planned for annual Teddy Roosevelt weekend
A gala, radio play, film screening and more planned for the 125th anniversary of Theodore Roosevelt’s night ride from Upper Works to North Creek
Avalanche Pass Trail re-opening expected for winter
A year after a thunderstorm triggered a landslide that buried part of the Avalanche Pass Trail, crews are continuing to reconstruct the popular route
COMMENTARY: APA needs to respond to public concerns, take action on military exercises in park
The existing APA permit for the missile silo property authorizes only the installation of up to 14 temporary tents for storing lumber, supplies and equipment, and the operation of small remote-controlled drones inside the tents.
Summer live music series continue and other events around the Adirondacks
Concerts at towns across the park feature outdoor live music, food vendors and great views of the Adirondack Park
Fly of the Week: Ausable Bomber
This pattern isn't an exact imitation of Catskill dry-flies, but it proves to be extremely durable.
$1.8 million in state funding announced for Lake Placid horse show facilities
Gov. Kathy Hochul awarded the funding, which will be used for improved amenities, accessibility and year-round programming
100+ volunteers came together in Tupper Lake for first Day of Action
Volunteers undertook a variety of projects including conducting building repairs, stocking the food pantry and delivering supplies
Hiker airlifted off Mount Marcy
Forest Rangers responded to multiple injuries, campsite altercations and a campfire left unattended at Woodhull Lake lean-to
Warrensburg celebrates 125th anniversary of Richards Library, secures $60,000 grant
Richards Library was awarded state funding for improvements after a sprinkler malfunction caused flooding in the historic building
Couple permanently protects 75-acre farm for retired thoroughbreds
Peter and Suzann Bobley partnered with Saratoga PLAN to permanently protect their farm through a conservation easement
The ongoing legend of Lake Champlain’s ‘Champy’
Mysterious movements spotted recently near Point au Roche revive tales of Champlain’s historic lake monster.