Advocates fight for predator, hoping for its return to Adirondacks By Mike Lynch Sitting on a log on a mid-December morning last year in the woods near Cooperstown, Brian, a 22-year-old deer hunter, heard rustling behind him. “I … [Read more...] about Return of the wolf?
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Advice for early winter hiking
Recent rescues highlight potential dangers By Mike Lynch On Oct. 30, hikers were injured on Mount Marcy and Saddleback in the High Peaks Wilderness. The Marcy hiker slipped on ice while descending from the summit, sliding about 30 feet … [Read more...] about Advice for early winter hiking
Iroquois center in Onchiota acquires 333 acres
Land trust partnership leads to planned Native museum expansion By Mike Lynch The Six Nations Iroquois Cultural Center took a big step forward with a planned expansion last week, purchasing 333 acres from its new partner, Adirondack Land … [Read more...] about Iroquois center in Onchiota acquires 333 acres
State heralds progress on Adirondack Rail Trail
Work to begin on Saranac Lake-Lake Placid section By Mike Lynch State and local leaders gathered on the Adirondack Rail Trail near North Country Community College in Saranac Lake Wednesday to celebrate the official beginning of the trail’s … [Read more...] about State heralds progress on Adirondack Rail Trail
Elm trees, already vulnerable, face additional threat
Destructive zigzag sawfly found in St. Lawrence Co. By Mike Lynch An insect that leaves a distinct mark on elm leaves is one of the newest terrestrial invasive species to be discovered in New York, but scientists are still determining what its … [Read more...] about Elm trees, already vulnerable, face additional threat
The Adirondacks may lose more beech trees
Leaf disease is moving into the region By Mike Lynch Beech trees in the Adirondacks are facing a new threat: Beech leaf disease. First spotted in Ohio in 2012, the disease has spread throughout much of western New York, Long Island, … [Read more...] about The Adirondacks may lose more beech trees