Tourists return to Lake George
By Gwendolyn Craig
The summery weather and tease of state beaches opening had tourists enjoying Lake George just before Memorial Day weekend. Not many were wearing masks.
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]. utm_source=explorer&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=author_bi">Sign up for Gwen’s newsletter here.
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APA approves herbicide use on Minerva Lake
By Gwendolyn Craig
For the third time in at least 20 years, the Adirondack Park Agency approved the use of a herbicide for managing an aquatic invasive species.
APA projects and map amendments up for public comment
By Gwendolyn Craig
Several projects before the Adirondack Park Agency are up for public comment this month.
International student workers in limbo during pandemic
By Gwendolyn Craig
During the coronavirus pandemic, international student workers are stuck in the Adirondacks. Questions loom about summer workers, too.
Summer tourism attractions and events in doubt following governor’s state fair assessment
By Gwendolyn Craig
The governor talked reopening plans, but until the entire state, New Jersey and Connecticut are back open, tourist events and attractions will stay closed.
Stoking the home fires with pellets
By Gwendolyn Craig
Those looking to reduce their carbon footprints to slow global warming may look to wood pellets. But whether these systems save people money and combat climate change is a complicated question.
Adirondack Wildlife Refuge adapts after violations
By Gwendolyn Craig
After running into multiple state and federal violations, Adirondack Wildlife Refuge is making changes while continuing to protect animals.
Adirondack Wildlife Refuge weathers a storm
By Gwendolyn Craig
Working to address state and federal violations, Adirondack Wildlife Refuge will continue its mission to protect and rehabilitate animals.
In the Adirondacks and around the world, brothers reflect on COVID-19
By Gwendolyn Craig
Four brothers, originally from the Albany area, reflect on the coronavirus pandemic from their homes in the Adirondacks to Hong Kong.
An Earth Day anniversary Q&A with Bill McKibben
By Gwendolyn Craig
"The Adirondacks, in general, have continued to get steadily better—one of the few places on Earth you can make that claim for."