37+ min ago  (1850+ words) Whiteface Mountain greets most visitors to the Adirondack mountains with its signature snow-covered peak most of the year. For me, it is the peak that grabs my attention whenever I head into the High Peaks region from the East. The…...

4+ hour, 21+ min ago  (272+ words) Adirondack Explorer - Backcountry Journal Outdoor news, trip ideas and more (weekly) - Ripple Effect Tracking the movement of water, climate, and policy (weekly) Wait, don't miss out on Adirondack updates! Through its news reporting and analysis, the nonprofit Adirondack Explorer furthers…...

10+ hour, 8+ min ago  (1055+ words) With one-third of the Adirondack High Peaks in its confines, the town of Keene is perhaps the greatest pressure point in the yearslong battle to bring structure to overrun trailheads. So the town board and community members were pleased the…...

1+ day, 44+ min ago  (697+ words) Walking into any of the 32 libraries and reading centers of New York's three northeastern-most counties is a friendly and community-centric experience, with public-facing staff and programming targeted to local tastes. "CEFLS employees place the highest value on customer service. In…...

1+ day, 12+ hour ago  (713+ words) The North Country is approaching peak nesting season for migratory birds'a great time to grab a pair of binoculars and see what's flying around your backyard or favorite trail. Next week, birders from across the Northeast will gather in the…...

1+ day, 22+ hour ago  (546+ words) The Adirondack Almanack is a public forum dedicated to promoting and discussing current events, history, arts, nature and outdoor recreation and other topics of interest to the Adirondacks and its communities We publish commentary and opinion pieces from voluntary contributors,…...

2+ day, 4+ hour ago  (727+ words) Gary lives at Eight Acre Wood in Inlet, where he was the forest ranger for 35 years, working in the Moose River Wild Forest Recreation Area and West Canada Lakes Wilderness Area. Now retired, Gary works summers for the Adirondack Center…...

2+ day, 8+ hour ago  (933+ words) Gravel bikers seeking to ride dirt in the northern Adirondacks need look no further than the easement lands known as the Kushaqua Tract and the Sable Highlands, both of which have miles and miles of logging roads open for public…...

2+ day, 6+ hour ago  (401+ words) The award acknowledged the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe for sharing their knowledge and for'their efforts to protect ash trees from the effects of emerald ash borer (EAB), an invasive insect.' "Invasive species management is a long-term challenge that requires sustained…...

2+ day, 10+ hour ago  (246+ words) Hamlet of Paul Smiths, Franklin County: On May 1 and 2, Forest Ranger Lieutenant La Pierre and Rangers Adams, Bowler and Corey taught the basic wildland search course for members of Search and Rescue of the Northern Adirondacks (SARNAK). Rangers often work…...