Features

Orchid Odyssey
A bog trotter’s guide to these exotic natives
text and photographs by Jeff Nadler

Where the Land Is the Teacher
Native Earth Environmental Youth Camp connects traditional wisdom with modern science
by Robin Kimmerer
photographs by Nancie Battaglia

Summer in the Saranacs
A user’s guide to a recreational paradise
text and photographs by Mark Bowie

A Merman’s Tale
Weird, watery adventures in Lake Champlain
by Leath Tonino
illustration by Mark Wilson

Location, Location, Location
Photographer Carl Heilman II shares the best places to shoot in the Adirondacks

Coming Attractions
New York State has purchased 18,300 acres surrounding the Essex Chain of Lakes. On October 1 the tract will open to the public. Writer Christian Woodard previews this wild playground
photographs by Joe LeFevre

Departments

Hiking
Range Rovers

Mountain Biking
Wheel Adventure

Technology
There’s an App for That

Adirondack Made
The Straight Dope

Exploring
Lost and Found

Barkeater
Animal Channel

Columns

Editor’s Note
Get High with a Little Help

Trail Mix
Eat the Aliens

Outside & In
Calendar of Events

Back Page
Peace Out

Cover: Northwest Bay, Lake George
photograph by Carl Heilman II

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