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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.
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Published September 24Mercy Care for the Adirondacks to host volunteer training in October
Mercy Care for the Adirondacks invites volunteers to help aging community members with social support and assistance
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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.
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Published September 23Fall foliage continues to emerge across New York state
The Adirondacks are leading the most significant changes this weekend.
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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 23Cashman calls for transparency around automated surveillance cameras
North Country representative Michael Cashman said he's pursuing legislative solutions to strengthen privacy around surveillance
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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 September 22What I did over my summer vacation: Tupper Lake trade crews weigh in
Seven Tupper Lake high schoolers opted for hard, manual labor this summer, learning new skills and discovering careers on the way
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Published September 22Noonmark Mountain: Solitude found on the popular hike
A journey up this mountain gives front-row views to fabulous High Peaks sights.
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Published September 21Miniature mysteries: Lichen moths
Brightly-colored painted lichen moths, unlike their drab counterparts, are day-flying moths, feeding on lichen and algae