Trek to pond offers solitude for backcountry skiers By Mike Lynch It was a cold March day when we reached Cooper Kill Pond, after a three-mile uphill ski on a deep snowpack. I’d been to this pond just a few other times, including once … [Read more...] about Cooper Kill Trail provides ‘something different’
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Replicating nature
Can DNA research help bring back Champlain salmon? By Mike Lynch Fish biologist Kurt Heim waded through the waist deep Saranac River current as technician Dylan Jennison's feet splashed through the shallows along the shoreline. Each man, … [Read more...] about Replicating nature
2021 EXPLORED: Memorable photos
These were some of our favorite 2021 photos: A beautiful view from Black Mountain, a sprawling oak, a winding path in the White Mountains, and young students performing yoga with masks on. Scroll down to see images that accompanied our feature … [Read more...] about 2021 EXPLORED: Memorable photos
2021 EXPLORED: Land acquisitions and protection
Talk swirled around notable parcels, while smaller tracts went toward improving connectivity Although a few notable large land tracts made headlines in 2021, it was smaller properties that actually changed hands. In October, the Explorer … [Read more...] about 2021 EXPLORED: Land acquisitions and protection
Looking for outdoor adventures this holiday? Be prepared for all conditions
Winds, thaws and freezes combine for diverse trail conditions By Mike Lynch Outdoor enthusiasts this winter should plan for a wide range of conditions after a series of thaws in December. In Saranac Lake, temperatures hit a high of 58 … [Read more...] about Looking for outdoor adventures this holiday? Be prepared for all conditions
2021 EXPLORED: New trails
Region sees new trails, upgrades to popular ones Crews added or improved several short Adirondack trails in 2021, so hikers seeking easier outings have more options now. The biggest increase came from Champlain Area Trails, which added … [Read more...] about 2021 EXPLORED: New trails