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Adirondack Almanack
Published September 23Adirondack Stories: Frederic Remington
Though Frederic Remington became a cowboy and lover of the Wild West, he grew up in the Adirondacks and spent his summers there
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Published September 23Adirondack historian Phil Terrie speaks to ‘wilderness’ mystique
How wilderness came to be defined by the people with wealth, power and who was left out of the 'forever wild' narrative
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Published September 23Adaptive kayaking opens Adirondack waters to paddlers with disabilities
Vermont-based program uses specialized equipment to help people with disabilities paddle independently
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Published September 22OurStoryBridge Listens: Fighting for conservation for 30 Years
Rocci Aguirre, executive director for the Adirondack Council, discusses the conservation challenges impacting the Adirondack Park
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Published 9 minutes agoFly of the Week: Cosseboom Salmon
This pattern has a mysterious past and a long debated history.
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Published 69 minutes agoGreat Camp Sagamore’s annual gala raises more than $220,000
The Sagamore Institute raised funding to support its educational programs, events and community experiences
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Published 1 hour agoPeaked Mountain: A worthy climb
A scenic hike with worthy swim spots.
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Published 17 hours agoCOMMENTARY: Do we really need more ‘Forever Wild’ land?
Adirondack resident Jim Gould argues the region should prioritize community support over multi-million dollar land acquisitions
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Published 17 hours agoOne dead in glider collision
Plus: Injured hikers as well as a lost hiker found on an unmarked trail
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Published 21 hours agoBike the Barns, Oktoberfest and other Adirondack area events
Events throughout the region this week include fall festivals, historic reenactments, outdoor activities and much more
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Published September 24Massive lakes formed as glaciers retreated from Northern New York. A geologist thinks they need new names.
As technology advances knowledge of ancient lake boundaries, a retired SUNY professor aims to unite researchers around a common naming convention that also pays homage to Indigenous peoples.
Adirondack Almanack
Published September 24Fall color outlook: What to expect in the Adirondacks
Shades of red, orange and yellow are starting to pop up as fall begins.