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Adirondack Almanack
Published 3 hours agoPart 4: The president and his fishing guides, 1926 summer White House
As his summer in the Adirondack continued, President Coolidge began to prioritize additional time for his rediscovered passion of fishing
Adirondack Almanack
Published 11 hours ago25 horses intercepted en route to Canada in enforcement of NY horse slaughter law
A 2023 state law allowed for a group of horses to be saved from slaughter when a truck carrying the horses was stopped by state police
Adirondack Almanack
Published 12 hours agoHard truths at harvest
The highs and lows of Adirondack gardening.
WAMC Northeast Public Radio
Published September 04Trudeau Institute secures funding for new research equipment
During a recent stop in Plattsburgh, New York Senator Charles Schumer was thanked for helping to secure funding for the Trudeau Institute in Saranac Lake.
Adirondack Almanack
Published September 04Fly of the Week: Art Flick’s Blue Winged Olive
This pattern is hardly found in fly fishing literature, but remains perfect for a rainy day.
Adirondack Almanack
Published September 04Trump’s trade war with Canada sends shockwaves through New York
The president's recent ratcheting of new tariffs and retaliation by Canada may have strong economic and political impacts in NY ahead of this year's midterms.
Adirondack Almanack
Published September 03Time travel: Honoring Roosevelt’s Tahawus ride to the presidency
Teddy Roosevelt's ride to the presidency took much longer than it would today, even with his horse and buggy speeding down the road
Adirondack Almanack
Published September 02Adirondack Stories: Alvah Dunning
Alvah "Snake Eye" Dunning was a skilled hunter and guide in the 1800s, boasting his first moose kill at the age of 11
Adirondack Almanack
Published September 02Filmmakers who captured viral ‘Champ’ footage to appoint panel for full analysis
The local filmmakers who captured a large, submerged entity in Lake Champlain are asking for professionals to verify the video
Adirondack Almanack
Published September 01The Wild Center commits to net zero emissions, a first of its kind
The Wild Center and the Global Network for Zero have taken a historic step toward the museum's decarbonization.
Adirondack Almanack
Published September 01Theodore Roosevelt’s birding journal
Theodore Roosevelt's birding journal reveals a need for conservation today.
Adirondack Almanack
Published August 31How milkweed tussock moths evade predators
Milkweed tussock moths begin as black, white and orange-haired caterpillars, with barbed defenses to protect against predators