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Lighting fire towers and harvesting from the Inlet Community Garden
Gary Lee shares a national weather update and his experience from the fire tower lighting this past week with views from the cab

Fly of the Week: X-Caddis
This successful pattern was created by a woman.

Fall foliage reports: Send in your photos
As autumn begins and the leaves begin to slowly turn, readers are encouraged to share photos of their favorite foliage views

15 projects approved, 6 in review: Adirondack Park solar development since 2020
From Ticonderoga to Mayfield, an update on solar activity in the Adirondacks

Olympic authority plans to expand full-time staff over next few years
As part of next year’s budget, ORDA to ask state for $14.2M in aid, up from $10.7M.

Paddling, outdoor activities, concerts and other events around the Adirondacks
Events around the Adirondacks include live music, canoeing opportunities, historic celebrations and much more

Law Enforcement Torch Run to honor Special Olympics athletes in Plattsburgh
North Country law enforcement will participate in an event honoring Special Olympics athletes and those lost in the September 11 attacks

Flags on the 46: A tribute to 9/11
Hikers organize a Sept. 11 memorial, with a goal of raising American flags on each of the 46 Adirondack High Peaks

A tale of two Adirondack fire towers: So different but worth the effort
Hikes up Lyon Mountain and Stillwater Mountain provide different yet similarly enjoyable experiences from the fire towers at the summits

The Ninety-Miler
Long-time Adirondack paddler Matthew Skeels shares a poem capturing what makes the 90-Miler so special

Beech leaf disease spreading deeper into Adirondacks
Beech trees are suffering from the rapid spread of disease with no known cure.

Lake Champlain botanical garden’s hunt for a home
The idea for a world class botanical garden in the Champlain Valley was inspired by a group of women planting lilacs.