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Eat the Aliens

Adirondack plant guru Jane Desotelle talks about why she digs nonnative species

by Annie Stoltie

I eat the aliens, says Desotelle. I’m drinking them right now—a cup of dandelion-root tea. Dandelion’s a wonderful plant. You can eat it, make jelly or wine with its flowers, make tea with its root. It’s a diuretic, helps regulate blood sugar and is good for the liver and gallbladder. read more

There's an App for That

Handy digital tools for your Adirondack adventure

by Dennis Perpetua

It seems counterintuitive to carry a smartphone or tablet into a place typically associated with ruggedness and escape from the daily grind. But there are apps that help you plan, navigate and enhance your time in the Adirondack Park. read more

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