News across Franklin County

Miniature mysteries: Lichen moths
Brightly-colored painted lichen moths, unlike their drab counterparts, are day-flying moths, feeding on lichen and algae

The Adirondack 46: One last hike
Becoming a 46er was 10 years in the making for Laura Ykema, but the experience brought welcome growth and change

Part 5: The president and his fishing guides, 1926 summer White House
The Adirondack summer of 1926 continued for President Coolidge as he continued to fish as frequently as he could

Lake Champlain cooperative announces treatment to control sea lamprey
A single sea lamprey can kill the equivalent of approximately 40 pounds of fish in year, a significant parasite in Lake Champlain

The myths and legends of Split Rock: A re-examination of 3 historical claims
The history of Split Rock on Lake Champlain is well documented, but how accurate are the various accounts?

Climbing St. Regis Mt., ‘Queen of the Northern Peaks’
St. Regis Canoe Area’s defining peak features a fire tower and 1,000 feet of elevation gain.

When the data tells the wrong story
ANCA shares how Adirondack data in isolation doesn't tell the full story of the region and the communities it contains

Fly of the Week: Magog Smelt
This popular pattern help with a trout and salmon catch.

Fall color starting to pop in the Adirondacks
I LOVE NY's Fall Foliage Report provides regular updates on seasonal color changes throughout the region

The Wild Center welcomes 2 million visitors and counting
In its 20th year, The Wild Center has welcomed more than 2 million visitors, seeing its busiest season on record

Bitten by a dog on a trail? Here’s what to do
How one woman's harmful encounter with a dog on a trail led to a bigger question.

Native sunflowers: Solar avatars
Native sunflowers in the northern U.S. inhabit woodlands and do well in fields, meadows and floodplains, depending on the variety