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1 week ago | 
adirondackalmanack.com | Jamie Organski
Hippity, hoppity, Easter is on its way, and several Adirondack-area organizations have plenty of activities on tap to keep folks busy during mud season which boasts lots of gloomy skies. The Town of Inlet, Old Forge Library, and Indian Lake Public Library welcome youngsters to take part in traditional Easter egg hunts on Saturday, April 19.
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1 week ago | 
adirondackexplorer.org | Jamie Organski
People who feed or harass wildlife in town of Webb could face fines as high as $1,500 per offenseBy Jamie OrganskiResidents and visitors to Old Forge and surrounding communities in the town of Webb could face stiff fines if caught feeding or harassing bears and other wildlife under a local law adopted by the board on April 8.
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1 month ago | 
adirondackexplorer.org | Jamie Organski
Moose River Farms owner Anne Phinney has turned her vision into reality, offering llama trekking experiences visitors of all agesBy Jamie OrganskiWhat do 10 llamas, George Clooney, Adirondack hiking trails and a photo shoot have in common? They are all part of the unique and memorable experience of llama trekking, a family-friendly excursion dreamed up seven years ago by Anne Phinney of Moose River Farm in Old Forge.
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1 month ago | 
adirondackalmanack.com | Jamie Organski
Adirondack residents and visitors are in for a plethora of dynamic events and activities planned by various organizations over the next week.
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Oct 28, 2024 | 
adirondackalmanack.com | Jamie Organski
Pumpkins, spirits and witch’s brooms: Spooky yet educational posts from the Almanack archivesThe air is crisp, days are shorter, and pumpkin spice and apple-flavored items fill the shelves right next to the early launch of Christmas decor. Spooky season has arrived, and in just a few days youngsters will don festive Halloween costumes while crunching through leaves going door-to-door in hopes of collecting enough candy to make their bags stretch at the seams.
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Oct 20, 2024 | 
adirondackalmanack.com | Jamie Organski
Sure, it is spooky season, and bats are often associated with Halloween or as a nuisance (should one make its way into your home), but did you know that bats are pollinators and benefit the environment in a variety of ways? In honor of Bat Week (Oct.
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Sep 14, 2024 | 
adirondackexplorer.org | Jamie Organski
More than 2,000 paddlers unite in Inlet for One Square Mile of Hope event, falling short of world record set in 2014Story and photos by Jamie OrganskiThousands of paddlers of all ages gathered at Arrowhead Park in the town of Inlet on Sept. 14 to participate in the 10 year anniversary of the One Square Mile of Hope event, in hopes of breaking their own Guinness World Record for largest canoe and kayak raft, set in 2014 with 3,150 canoes, kayaks, and guideboats.
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Sep 12, 2024 | 
adirondackexplorer.org | Jamie Organski
Webb town board debates tougher fines and clearer definitions for the proposed law on feeding and harassing wild animals, following death of bear familyBy Jamie OrganskiTown of Webb residents weighed in on a proposed local law that would prohibit the feeding and harassment of wild animals during a public hearing Sept. 10.
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Sep 8, 2024 | 
us5.campaign-archive.com | Jamie Organski |Mary Godnick |Tim McGuire |Nys Dec
Discussion Time: WaspsBy Jamie Organski on Sep 08, 2024 03:41 pm Leaves are beginning to change into vibrant reds and yellows and nights are getting chillier; sure signs that the fall season is near. However, I have also noticed a large amount of wasps and yellowjackets buzzing around lately. Anyone else notice an increase in wasps this year? In his piece, Anarchy is Bad for Picnics, columnist Paul Hetzler explains why it may seem like wasps are especially aggressive this time of year.
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Sep 6, 2024 | 
adirondackexplorer.org | Jamie Organski
Racers, volunteers and spectators come together to create a joyous spirit for annual Adirondack Canoe ClassicStory and photos by Jamie OrganskiMore than 600 paddlers from all over the country gathered in Old Forge on Friday morning for the 41st annual Adirondack Canoe Classic, also known as the 90-Miler. This year’s event includes more than 250 boats, a combination of canoes, kayaks, guideboats, and stand-up paddle boards.
