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Adirondack 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

Cashman calls for transparency around automated surveillance cameras
North Country representative Michael Cashman said he's pursuing legislative solutions to strengthen privacy around surveillance

Adaptive kayaking opens Adirondack waters to paddlers with disabilities
Vermont-based program uses specialized equipment to help people with disabilities paddle independently

OurStoryBridge Listens: Fighting for conservation for 30 Years
Rocci Aguirre, executive director for the Adirondack Council, discusses the conservation challenges impacting the Adirondack Park

What 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

Noonmark Mountain: Solitude found on the popular hike
A journey up this mountain gives front-row views to fabulous High Peaks sights.

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

ADKX launches series to celebrate new Anne LaBastille biography
Adirondack Experience, the Museum on Blue Mountain Lake will host a series of events for the anniversary of Anne LaBastille's "Woodswoman"

ANCA offers free assistance to prepare counties for climate impacts
Local governments can work on reducing greenhouse gas emissions with the support of a climate change resiliency plan

Priced out of the park
Affordable housing continues to shrink as million-dollar home sales soar.

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

Hochul announces energy rebate checks for 8.2 million households
Rebate checks of up to $200 will be sent to New Yorkers across the state to support residents with rising energy costs