Diversifying the Adirondacks, one whitewater rafting trip – or hike – at a time

NCPR

Published October 24, 2021 at 7:49 AM EDT

Most people who hike and paddle in places like New York's Adirondack Mountains are white. There are efforts to close that racial gap. North Country Public Radio's Emily Russell joined one student group that's diversifying the rivers and trails one outdoor adventure at a time.

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