Bill McKibben launches new climate projects
By Melissa Hart
Author and climate activist Bill McKibben has recently created two new initiatives.
Melissa Hart
Melissa is a journalist with experience as a reporter and editor, combined with work for nonprofits. As the Explorer's digital editor, she serves as editor of Adirondack Almanack.(com) and helps manage the Explorer's website. When not online, she enjoys hiking, camping and other outdoors activities, and spending time with her husband, their twin daughters, and rescue animals -- two dogs and two cats.
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Hikers weigh in on best date excursions
By Melissa Hart
10+ ideas for hikes that could take a relationship to new heights
Million Dollar Beach closures
By Melissa Hart
Read the full story here: https://www.adirondackexplorer.org/stories/lake-george-beach-closures
‘A Wild Idea’ conversation
By Melissa Hart
A conversation between Brad Edmondson, author of “A Wild Idea” and Brandon Loomis, editor of Adirondack Explorer. Check out our 9-part series about the formation of the Adirondack Park Agency, that stems from the research Edmondson did for his book.
Rangers busy with two overnight rescues
By Melissa Hart
Recent NYS DEC Forest Ranger actions Town of KeeneEssex CountyWilderness Rescue: On Mar. 25 at 5:14 p.m., DEC’s Ray Brook Dispatch received a call from a hiker reporting he was concerned that his 18-year-old friend was lost after the pair were separated on the trail for Mount Marcy in the High Peaks Wilderness Area. After…
March Maple Madness
By Melissa Hart
Even though Maple Weekends are again canceled, the trees are still tapped and sap has begun flowing.
Community heroes and more stories from the past week
By Melissa Hart
Communities rally to save their banks, a moving tribute to Adirondack legend Pete Hornbeck and more from the past week
Harvest of the Month
By Melissa Hart
Check out the new "Harvest of the Month" column brought to us from Adirondack Harvest
Five ways to take advantage of that fresh snow
By Melissa Hart
After our recent snowstorm, it's time to hit that fresh powder! Here are a few ideas for a variety of ski outings.
Warm woolen mittens and a few of our favorite things from this week
By Melissa Hart
Bernie Sanders' mittens went viral recently (and we couldn't resist joining in on the fun). But it turns out Vermonters aren't the only ones who appreciate warm mittens.