Behind the Lens: The Jackrabbit Trail
By Mike Lynch
The 42-mile Jackrabbit Trail connects Paul Smiths to Keene, passing through Saranac Lake and Lake Placid on the way. It turns 35 this year.
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Behind the Lens: river ice
By Mike Lynch
One of the most interesting (and dangerous) times is when the river ice is breaking up during a winter or spring thaw. We’re getting to the point of winter when you start to wonder about ice out on the river.
Hiking CATS trails to a mountain, river, and farm
By Mike Lynch
This photo gallery features images from the Riverside Trail in Willsboro, North Boquet Mountain near Essex, and Dacy Meadow Farm in Westport.
Behind the Lens: Finding solitude in the storm
By Mike Lynch
Explorer multimedia reporter reflects on his last photo assignment in 2020 before the pandemic changed everything.
Behind the Lens: the importance of snow
By Mike Lynch
Images from a photo assignment at Gore Mountain.
Ice Fishing at Osgood Pond
By Mike Lynch
Writer Tim Rowland joined guide Matt Burnett and Glenn Goldman for an ice fishing trip on Osgood Pond in the northern Adirondacks. Despite blustery conditions, the pair landed a number of northern pike.
Behind the Lens: An opening in the clouds
By Mike Lynch
Explorer photographer describes his approach to getting photos on a winter hike up Black Mountain.
Parade of boats a fitting tribute for Peter Hornbeck
A parade of boat-topped cars traveled from Blue Mountain Lake to Indian Lake and North Creek Wednesday, Dec. 30, before reaching Newcomb Overlook Park in an outpouring of admiration for boatbuilder Pete Hornbeck, who died Saturday. His family: wife Ann Hornbeck, daughter Leigh and son-in-law Josh Trombley were there to greet the crowd. Thank you…
Peter Hornbeck leaves behind lasting Adirondack legacy
For almost 50 years, Peter Hornbeck ran Hornbeck Boats, a business he started in his garage in 1971, from a shop on his property in Olmstedville alongside wife, Ann. On any given weekend, you could find him holding court with customers who came from all over the country and world to his pond to try out…
2020 EXPLORED: A year in photos
By Mike Lynch
Photo highlights from 2020.