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Connector lift eyed for Stowe, Smugglers’ Notch resorts

Click here for the VTDigger story 

Help CATS make a new trail in Peru on Saturday, June 10

You can help Champlain Area Trails (CATS) develop its first trail system in Peru on Saturday, June 10, from 9 am to 1:00 pm. The CATS “2nd Saturday-of-the-Month Trail Project” will continue making the eight-mile network of Allen Hill Trails that features incredible views from Huckleberry Hill, gurgling brooks by Bennett Hill, waterfalls on the Reverend York Trail, […]

After a 16-hour rescue in the Adirondacks, rangers say prepare for the worst

The DEC still has our mud season travel advisory, so we are advising people not to go above 2,500 feet. The conditions up there are very, very wet. Click here for the NCPR story 

ORDA board OKs $38.3M in new projects

Click here for the Adirondack Daily Enterprise story 

City invests in youth rec in collaboration with YMCA

Funding approved to include all children 12 and under who want to play Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Champlain Centre’s Mall Walker program returns with a new name

Senior Planet and Clinton County Health Dept. grow the program Click here for the Sun Community News story 

City Beach reopens May 26

Beach access and parking remain free to city and town residents with seasonal permits Click here for the Sun Community News story 

CHAMPLAIN AREA TRAIL VOLUNTEERS PREPARE TRAILS FOR THE GRAND HIKE ON MAY 6TH 

WESTPORT, NY: Champlain Area Trails (CATS) is preparing its trails for the annual Grand Hike on Saturday, May 6, which this year is an almost 14-mile walk through forests and fields from Willsboro to Westport. CATS will have three “oases” along the way, where hikers will find snacks, water, and porta potties. Hikers can also […]

New Walk With a Doc Series Kicking Off Locally

World-wide program promotes benefits of physical activity   PLATTSBURGH, NY (04/13/2023) – North Country physicians are stepping up to get more people in the community moving toward a healthier lifestyle. The University of Vermont Health Network – Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital’s (CVPH) Family Medicine Residency is hosting its first Walk With a Doc event on […]

DEC Announces 2023 DEC Camping Reservation Changes

New Features Include Same-Day Reservations, Among Others The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today announced changes to reservations at DEC campgrounds for the upcoming season, including new same-day reservations to help add flexibility and ease to last-minute bookings. “DEC is excited to make some changes and updates to this year’s reservation window […]

Free snowmobiling weekend coming March 3-5

First weekend in March now dedicated as Free Snowmobile Weekend each year Click here for the Sun Community News story 

N.Y. announces 2023 Free Fishing Days

Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Historic fire tower relocated from Plattsburgh to Speculator

Click here for the Mountain Lake PBS story 

Tupper Lake triad adds to community allure

Click here for the Adirondack Explorer story 

251: Skiing On the Cheap at Cochran’s in Richmond

Click here for the Seven Days story

27 Fun & Beautiful Hikes in the Adirondacks to Explore

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Registration open for Adirondack Paddling Symposium set for June 16-19

Click here for the Adirondack Almanac story 

Peru seeking Part-time Recreaction Director

The Town of Peru is seeking a Part-time Recreation Director at $18,000 per year.  Please see the attached job description and requirements.  The attached application (or pick up at the Town Hall) must be fully filled out and returned to secretary@perutown.com or dropped off at the Peru Town Hall to Pamela Barber.  Applications must be […]

Community warmly welcomes new business

Lake City Sports Club provides outlet for spring sports athletes Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Northern Insuring makes unprecedented donation

Giltz and McCullough families give $100K to new Plattsburgh YMCA Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Rail trail now open for winter users

“Snowmobile activity has commenced along the Adirondack Rail Trail section between Saranac Lake and Lake Placid, where construction has been taking place.” Click here for the Adirondack Daily Enterprise story 

ADK Summit Stewards release end of season report

Photo monitoring expands to 16 summits Click here for the Sun Community News story 

DEC to Hold Annual ‘First Day Hikes’ in the Adirondacks

DEC Staff and Partners to Lead Five Hikes on Jan. 1 to Celebrate New Year The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today encouraged New Yorkers to participate in First Day Hikes in the Adirondacks on Jan. 1, 2023. DEC Region 5 staff and partners will lead five hikes for visitors to connect […]

SeaComm Federal Credit Union donates $50k to the new Y future

CEO calls gift a ‘concrete way’ to show SeaComm’s community commitment Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Lake City Sports Club set to open at Champlain Centre in January

Indoor batting cages and year-round training opportunities to open in January Click here for the Sun Community News story