'Leave no Trace' tips for reducing your footprint while enjoying the outdoors By Mike De Socio I think about it every time I drive to a trailhead in the Adirondacks: For me to access an outdoor place that I love, I must harm it, even if … [Read more...] about Greening your hike
Understanding algal blooms
As harmful algal blooms appear in more Adirondack locations, scientists and researchers work to figure out reasons why By Mike De Socio Harmful algal blooms (HABs) continued to appear across the Adirondacks this year and over a longer period of … [Read more...] about Understanding algal blooms
Border boom?
Business leaders, attractions and politicians hail Canadian border reopening, yet keep cautious outlook By Mike De Socio After nearly two years, the U.S. is planning to reopen its northern border to vaccinated travelers from … [Read more...] about Border boom?
Campgrounds join list of places to charge electric vehicles
DEC installs charging stations at 2 Adirondack facilities, with more to come By Mike De Socio Two campgrounds in the Adirondacks are now home to electric car charging stations, part of a larger initiative by the state to support electric … [Read more...] about Campgrounds join list of places to charge electric vehicles
Across the Adirondacks, tourism was up and down this summer
By Mike De Socio The takeaway from last summer was clear: More visitors than ever flocked to the Adirondacks to get their fill of open space in a year that had us confined in our homes due to the pandemic. This summer, when travel began … [Read more...] about Across the Adirondacks, tourism was up and down this summer
On the ballot this fall: Adding clean air and water to state bill of rights
By Mike De Socio It’s not often that voters get a shot at immediate results. But that’s exactly the opportunity New Yorkers will have this fall, as a proposal to amend the state constitution faces its final hurdle. The proposed “Green … [Read more...] about On the ballot this fall: Adding clean air and water to state bill of rights