Blue skies to Blue Mountain
By Gwendolyn Craig
Towering, snow-white pines against a bluebird backdrop made it the perfect day for a hike up Blue Mountain.
Gwendolyn Craig
Gwen is an award-winning journalist covering environmental policy for the Explorer since January 2020. She is a member of the Legislative Correspondents Association of New York. Gwen has worked at various news outlets since 2015. She has a master's degree in journalism from the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University. Contact her at (518) 524-2902 or [email protected]. Sign up for Gwen’s newsletter here.
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Upper Saranac Marina project on hold while town updates zoning
By Gwendolyn Craig
The Town of Santa Clara has issued a moratorium on development while it upgrades zoning regulations, putting some marina plans on hold.
Cuomo advisor takes post at Adirondack Council
By Gwendolyn Craig
Cuomo's senior policy advisor for energy and the environment will be the Adirondack Council's vice president for conservation.
Man apologizes for painting blazes on Cascade trail
By Gwendolyn Craig
A Saratoga County man has admitted to painting blazes on the Cascade Mountain trail, so he could find his way back down the mountain.
New Hinckley Day Use Area campsites, amenities up for public comment
By Gwendolyn Craig
The APA is collecting public comments on proposed campsites, trails and other upgrades to the Hinckley Day Use Area in Herkimer County.
APA approves Inlet cell tower, but questions arise on tower policy
By Gwendolyn Craig
A Verizon Wireless cell tower will go up in Inlet, but some APA board members want to review the agency's tower policy.
Adirondack Diversity Initiative looks to double its budget
By Gwendolyn Craig
Executive director says more staff needed to support ADI's police reform, diversity training and educational work.
Hinckley day-use area, Lake George stormwater and more on APA docket
By Gwendolyn Craig
Lake George stormwater regulations, Hinckley day-use area, a North Elba housing development and a cell tower are on the APA's agenda.
Adirondack advocates clash over lawsuit’s possible effects on trail work
By Gwendolyn Craig
The fate of Adirondack Forest Preserve trees and trails is on the line in an ongoing lawsuit that has divided environmental organizations.
Forest preserve off the table for additional Army training, say ad hoc committee members
By Gwendolyn Craig
The U.S. Army at Fort Drum is revising its environmental assessment for additional training in the Adirondacks region.