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Adirondack campgrounds officially open Camping in the Adirondacks is open for the summer. The state DEC officially opened the parks this weekend. They operate 52 campgrounds and seven day-use areas in the Adirondack and Catskill forest preserves. They will remain open until Labor Day or longer. Volunteers weed out lake invaders Adirondack residents help with effort to find, eradicate invasive plants The Adirondack Museum, a cultural treasure trove, turns 50 BLUE MOUNTAIN LAKE — When mining magnate Harold Hochschild bought the Blue Mountain House resort in the middle of the last century, his vision was to create a place that would forever preserve the heritage of the Adirondacks. Top softball teams charge into postseason New Hartford, Adirondack, Poland and Stockbridge Valley are among the top seeds for the Section III softball tournament that begins today. Racing season begins at Adirondack International Speedway Get ready to wave that checkered flag! Racing begins today at the Adirondack International Speedway. Racing season begins at Adirondack International Speedway Let the races begin! The Adirondack International Speedway opens today for the season. Racers spent last weekend testing out their cars on the track to get the final touches ready for today. New Business Council president to address luncheon June 6 Ken Adams, the new president and CEO of The Business Council of New York State Inc., will address the Adirondack Business Council and Washington County Business Council during a luncheon June 6. Rain puts damper on adventure Here’s a riddle that came to mind the other day. If April showers bring May flowers, what do May showers bring? Answer: A wet tent. On Monday, my wife, Pat, and I drove to an Adirondack trailhead southwest of Long Lake. We hiked into Upper Sargent Pond for early brook trout. Birdwatching in the Adirondacks The change in the seasons means its birdwatching time in the Adirondacks of upstate New York. Lookback: May 21, 2007 A coalition of environmentalists and other private citizens will go to the New York State Supreme Court in an attempt to halt aerial spraying programs aimed against blackflies, mosquitoes and other insects in the Adirondack Park. |