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Mike DeSocio

Mike De Socio is a freelance journalist based in upstate New York. He covers cities/communities, climate change and the LGBTQ community.

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Greening your hike

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'Leave no Trace' tips for reducing your footprint while enjoying the outdoors

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Understanding algal blooms

By Mike DeSocio

As harmful algal blooms appear in more Adirondack locations, scientists and researchers work to figure out reasons why

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Border boom?

By Mike DeSocio

Business leaders and politicians hail Canadian border reopening, yet keep cautious outlook

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Campgrounds join list of places to charge electric vehicles

By Mike DeSocio

DEC installs charging stations at 2 Adirondack facilities, with more to come

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Across the Adirondacks, tourism was up and down this summer

By Mike DeSocio

The good, the bad and the ugly of this past summer season

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On the ballot this fall: Adding clean air and water to state bill of rights

By Mike DeSocio

The Environmental Rights Amendment, also known as the "Green Amendment" will go before voters on Nov. 2.

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Education first

By Mike DeSocio

At some national parks, prevention is the answer to search and rescue risks

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Learning to love Mount Haystack’s elusive summit

By Mike DeSocio

On 2 different climbs, author encounters clouds and haze, blocking stellar views

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Pitching in on rescues

By Mike DeSocio

In some countries and states, hikers contribute to search and rescue costs. Should the Adirondacks do the same? 

Julia Goren of Adirondack Mountain Club on the summit of Cascade Mountain. Photo by Mike Lynch

‘We have a world class park here’

By Mike DeSocio

After a 3-year project with Adirondack Council, Julia Goren returns to Adirondack Mountain Club as the new deputy director.

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