Greening your hike
By Mike DeSocio
April 18, 2022
'Leave no Trace' tips for reducing your footprint while enjoying the outdoors
Mike DeSocio
Mike De Socio is a freelance journalist based in upstate New York. He covers cities/communities, climate change and the LGBTQ community.
Understanding algal blooms
By Mike DeSocio
December 13, 2021
As harmful algal blooms appear in more Adirondack locations, scientists and researchers work to figure out reasons why
Border boom?
By Mike DeSocio
October 22, 2021
Business leaders and politicians hail Canadian border reopening, yet keep cautious outlook
Campgrounds join list of places to charge electric vehicles
By Mike DeSocio
October 8, 2021
DEC installs charging stations at 2 Adirondack facilities, with more to come
Across the Adirondacks, tourism was up and down this summer
By Mike DeSocio
October 1, 2021
The good, the bad and the ugly of this past summer season
On the ballot this fall: Adding clean air and water to state bill of rights
By Mike DeSocio
September 24, 2021
The Environmental Rights Amendment, also known as the "Green Amendment" will go before voters on Nov. 2.
Education first
By Mike DeSocio
September 15, 2021
At some national parks, prevention is the answer to search and rescue risks
Learning to love Mount Haystack’s elusive summit
By Mike DeSocio
August 23, 2021
On 2 different climbs, author encounters clouds and haze, blocking stellar views
Pitching in on rescues
By Mike DeSocio
August 14, 2021
In some countries and states, hikers contribute to search and rescue costs. Should the Adirondacks do the same?
‘We have a world class park here’
By Mike DeSocio
August 10, 2021
After a 3-year project with Adirondack Council, Julia Goren returns to Adirondack Mountain Club as the new deputy director.