Recent upgrades added to the Paul Smiths College Visitor Information Center (VIC) offer a variety of XC skiing on ...

Gov. Hochul’s new short-term rental law aims to bolster local economies in the Adirondacks, yet questions remain about the ...

Along with its railroading history, a farmer who once tilled the land here was an admirer of the abolitionist, and provided a ...

Amid years of delay, Elizabethtown's public sewer project gains traction, following environmental concerns from outdated septic systems ...

Adirondack forest rangers had a difficult year with some challenging search and rescues, overtime grievances and more.

The Adirondack Park Agency reviewed some of the park’s most significant projects in recent years, with some unfinished ...

A look back at some of the Explorer's recreation coverage from 2024, ranging from the Adirondack Rail Trail to hiking trips.

Oldacre’s experience mirrors national trends. In 1955, a survey by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service found that only around 4% of hunters were women. By 2022, women accounted for 22% of hunters ...

Exploring the impact of mold-like fungus on buildings near WhistlePig Whiskey distillery in Mineville, throughout 2024.

The state Department of Transportation has received a federal grant for a two-part study to look at ways to reduce ...

The total solar eclipse was a highlight for locals and visitors in April when it took place over the Adirondack Park.

The Old Forge bear story was just one of many wildlife stories that the Explorer covered in 2024. We updated readers on the ...