Adirondack Explorer is a news organization dedicated to the promotion and protection of the Adirondacks region in Northern New York State.

Dec 25, 2024 · By Mike Lynch The Adirondack Rail Trail got off to a slow start after officially opening in December 2023 due to a warm winter, but things really picked up in 2024. Cyclists, walkers, and even birders had plenty of opportunities to enjoy the segment between Lake Placid and Saranac Lake in the summer, as the route drew steady crowds.

Nov 12, 2024 · Dive into "The God of the Woods," where author Liz Moore unveils a chilling mystery inspired by real-life disappearances in the Adirondack region.

Oct 25, 2024 · Giant liver fluke playing big role in deaths By Mike Lynch Continuing research on Adirondack moose is showing that the population is holding steady despite challenges associated with climate change, parasites and traffic on roads, according to a state wildlife biologist. Jim Stickles, a wildlife biologist with the state Department of Environmental Conservation, told the Adirondack Park Agency ...

Adirondack Explorer reports on the intersections between the natural world and the built environment, through the lens of the unique 6-million acre Adirondack Park in northern New York State. Topics include: environment, communities, recreation. Adirondack Explorer magazine: The best way to stay connected to what’s happening in the Adirondacks! Note: These plans are charged annually. You can ...

Dec 5, 2024 · The search continues on Thursday for missing Canadian hiker Leo DuFour, in the area of Allen Mountain in Newcomb.

Dec 24, 2024 · When an appeals court in May sided with the Adirondack Park Agency’s approval of a plan to use an herbicide in Lake George, it set the stage for a pitched fight over the first-ever chemical control of invasive plants in the Queen of American Lakes. Despite a concerted effort by the Lake George Association to block the use of ProcellaCOR in a pair of north basin bays to kill invasive Eurasian ...

Aug 16, 2023 · Today, there’s no need for wealth and prestige if one wants to visit an Adirondack Great Camp. Many have been converted into public historic sites or resorts, even day camps, and are accessible to the general public, including these seven that can be counted among the most well-preserved in the region.

A spotlight on Adirondackers working toward a better planet. The Adirondacks’ environment is changing, with warming temperatures, declining animal species, milder winters and more. The Explorer works each week to keep you informed on how global climate change is impacting the park at a local level. But there’s good news, too. Your neighbors are working on research, education, solutions and ...

Sep 13, 2024 · Nonprofits and APA board members provide feedback on planned changes to the plan governing protected state lands in the Adirondack Park.