SARANAC LAKE — Sunny and warm weather the past few days have set the stage this week for a potential spike in harmful algal blooms across the Tri-Lakes region. Several of these occurrences, which can be dangerous to humans and pets, have already been confirmed over the past two ...

ALBANY — State Department of Environmental Conservation Interim Commissioner Sean Mahar recently announced the opening of small game hunting seasons across New York. Depending on species and location, the state offers small game hunting opportunities from Sept. 1 through March 30. “New ...

PAUL SMITHS — The organizers of the first-ever Adirondack Nature Festival for People with Disabilities last weekend say they are getting “rave reviews” from people with disabilities who attended. They plan to make the event an annual gathering and have already set a date for next year ...

SARANAC LAKE — With the leaves just starting to show the first signs of fall, many are wondering how spectacular of a fall foliage show the Adirondacks are in for this year. Understanding how the weather plays a part in the process can offer hints as to what is in store for this year. One ...

SARANAC LAKE — The state is promoting its first-ever Adirondack and Catskill Park Day on Saturday as a time to enjoy the outdoors while giving back to state lands. There are a few site-specific projects planned, including one that will focus on preparing the railings of the Saranac Lake ...

In early March, spring teased hikers at trailheads, but winter still reigned on Adirondack peaks. In three days, hikers on four of the state’s tallest mountains called for help. Rob Praczkajlo answered them all. “I can’t stand when I miss an incident,” the 51-year-old forest ranger ...