Adirondack Explorer: Environment, Communities and Outdoor …
WEBAdirondack Explorer reports on the intersections between the natural world and the built environment, through the lens of the unique 6-million acre Adirondack Park in Northern New York State. Topics include: environment, communities, recreation.
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WEB6 days ago · By Zachary Matson. August 23, 2024. A Franklin County judge dismissed a lawsuit against the Adirondack Explorer and Adirondack Wild alleging libel for a critical ad. The most recent Adirondack news and headlines, with a focus on the environment, communities and recreation in the Adirondacks region of Northern New York state.
Wanakena: Revisiting historic moments and an iconic bridge
WEBAug 1, 2024 · The Adirondack Explorer thanks its advertising partners. Become one of them. President of the Wanakena Historical Association, Allen Ditch, explained the history of the Wanakena Bridge during an Adirondack Architectural Heritage (AARCH) Tour in 2023. The original 1903 bridge was destroyed by …
The impact of 18th-century human remains found in Lake George ...
WEB1 day ago · Piecing together the past: The impact of 18th-century human remains found in Lake George. How 833 teeth unearthed at construction site sparked new burial protection legislation. By Gwendolyn Craig. With a mix of sadness and anger, Lisa Anderson considered trays of bone shards and 833 teeth of 18th-century skeletons.
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WEBThe power of ‘pee-cycling’: Longtime compost enthusiasts turn to human urine. By Chloe Bennett. Compost for Good’s experimental facility opens to the public in Jay. The initial test involved collecting 2,000 gallons of urine, which was made into fertilizer. Wildlife.
Adirondack history - Adirondack Explorer
WEBAmong the first people shown to frequent the Park were Iroqouian and Algonquin Native American tribes, with archaeological evidence showing they hunted and gathered in areas like Tupper Lake as far back as 11,500 years ago. Today, the federally-recognized tribe of the Adirondacks is the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe of Franklin County. Starting with the arrival of Samuel de Champlain in the early ...
The most-read Adirondack stories of 2023 - Adirondack Explorer
WEBDec 20, 2023 · Top 10. Death of an Adirondack relic, by Tim Rowland. As Mineville’s No. 7 iron ore plant slated for demolition (pictured above), the community hopes for new use of property. Huge Eastern white pine discovered in the Adirondacks, by Chloe Bennett. A record-breaking heavyweight thrives in newly found old growth grove.
Adirondack hiking: What you need to know - Adirondack Explorer
WEBScenic beauty: The Adirondack Mountains are known for stunning vistas and dense forests. High Peaks region: The High Peaks Wilderness Area is a popular destination for hikers. The area contains the tallest mountains in New York. For those up for the challenge, you can attempt to hike top “46,” those peaks with more than 4,000 feet in elevation.
Adirondack Communities | Adirondack Explorer
WEBWithin the park boundary are 103 towns and villages. Some of these communities are faring better than others economically. All share some of the same issues: housing, land use, a lack of high-paying jobs and a shortage of workers for many of our seasonal businesses. Every day, the Adirondack Explorer works to provide essential news and ...
About the Adirondacks
WEBA unique place. The Adirondack Park is the largest publicly protected lands in the contiguous U.S. At 6 million-acres and with more than 3,000 lakes and 30,000 miles of rivers and streams, the park is roughly the size of Vermont and covers one-fifth of New York state. Adirondack Park Agency’s land use classification map.