News across Franklin County

Fly of the Week: Pompier Salmon Fly
As an ode to a Montreal firefighter, this pattern is thought to be best on a summer day.

Near-peak and peak foliage arriving in the Adirondacks
Foliage changes continue throughout the park with the most significant colors in the northern and western regions

Adirondacks rank #1 in U.S. for fall foliage
New data from Priceline names the Adirondacks the No. 1 destination for viewing bright fall foliage colors, surpassing areas like Aspen

Smooth slender crabgrass: A quiet engineer to remember
Smooth slender crabgrass once occupied rocky ledges and cliffs but was officially declared extinct in 2022

Part 6: The president and his fishing guides, 1926 summer White House
The summer ends and President Calvin Coolidge concludes his time in the Adirondacks after a few more fishing outings

New York state energy experts give overview on data centers in rural areas
Environmental impacts, energy needs of AI weigh on Adirondack residents

Fly of the Week: Cosseboom Salmon
This pattern has a mysterious past and a long debated history.

Peaked Mountain: A worthy climb
A scenic hike with worthy swim spots.

COMMENTARY: Do we really need more ‘Forever Wild’ land?
The region should prioritize community support over multi-million dollar land acquisitions

Massive 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.

Fall color outlook: What to expect in the Adirondacks
Shades of red, orange and yellow are starting to pop up as fall begins.

Fall foliage continues to emerge across New York state
The Adirondacks are leading the most significant changes this weekend.