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IST 605: Hiking in the Adirondacks and Local History

Located in the rural northern region of Upstate New York, The Adirondacks are an essential part of New York’s tourism and receive thousands of visitors each year. However, in recent years, the region has been strongly impacted by environmental concerns du

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