LAKE PLACID — As this classic Adirondack winter marches on, a towering question comes to mind: When will the Lake Placid Toboggan Chute open? It’s a question that North Elba Park District Manager Jeremy Freeman knows is on the top of the minds of residents and visitors alike. The park ...

LAKE PLACID — The script has been flipped, at least so far this winter season. With no shortage of marginal starts to previous winters in the Adirondacks, the cold and snowy December — a weather pattern that is expected to persist into at least early January — has been a welcome ...

RAY BROOK — Four environmental conservation advocacy groups are vying for party status to the upcoming adjudicatory hearing for a proposed howitzer range in the town of Lewis. While the public can watch the hearing, only those with party status can actively participate in it. This includes ...

KEENE — The first three homebuyers in the affordable-forever Both Meadow Trail project in Keene closed on their homes recently, marking an important step in easing that community’s housing shortage. Adirondack Roots, a nonprofit housing organization based in Elizabethtown, spearheaded ...

ALBANY — New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Amanda Lefton recently reminded ice anglers to put safety first when venturing out this season. Outdoor enthusiasts considering ice fishing should always be aware of essential safety guidelines and ensure ice is ...

ALBANY — New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Amanda Lefton recently announced that online registration for DEC’s 2026 summer camps program will open March 22. Now in its 79th year, the DEC summer camps program offers week-long adventures in conservation ...