News across Essex County

51-year-old dies on Rocky Mountain
Plus: Rangers respond to reports of cardiac issues, injuries and dehydrated hikers.

Fly of the Week: Magog Smelt
This popular pattern help with a trout and salmon catch.
Event: New York’s 30×30 goals and the role of the Adirondacks
Join Adirondack Explorer for a panel discussion about New York's goal to protect 30% of the state's lands and waters by 2030

Fall color starting to pop in the Adirondacks
I LOVE NY's Fall Foliage Report provides regular updates on seasonal color changes throughout the region

New set of poems from George Cassidy Payne: Beneath the Tamarack
North Country poet George Cassidy Payne shares a selection of new poems with themes of the Adirondacks and nature

ANCA and Bike Adirondacks announce Bike the Barns routes and stops
Bike the Barns features a half-day riding tour of historic farms and community locations in Essex County

DEC moves to regulate ethanol emissions at Moriah facility, where whiskey fungus is growing
WhistlePig Whiskey must apply for air permit; EPA is still reviewing whether Clean Air Act oversight is needed

New York’s 30×30 goal: A look at the numbers
How is the state doing in its efforts to conserve 30% of its lands and waters by 2030? How does the Adirondack Park fit into that goal?

Tales of the Adirondacks, past and present: Who was that?
OurStoryBridge shares a story from Adirondack community member Paul Martin about a young man at the Ausable Club

The Wild Center welcomes 2 million visitors and counting
In its 20th year, The Wild Center has welcomed more than 2 million visitors, seeing its busiest season on record

COMMENTARY: Parents, add the nicotine talk to your back-to-school checklist
With the increase of nicotine pouch products in the U.S., advocates recommend parents discuss avoiding usage with teens

Bitten by a dog on a trail? Here’s what to do
How one woman's harmful encounter with a dog on a trail led to a bigger question.