A 400-mile trek for nature
By Mike Lynch
Adirondack to Algonquin hiker reflects on summer journey
Mike Lynch
Mike Lynch has been the Explorer's climate reporter since January 2025 and has worked for the publication since 2014. In addition to writing about climate change, he covers issues related to wildlife. Mike has also worked as a licensed outdoor guide and thru-paddled the 740-mile Northern Forest Canoe Trail. He is the author of 12 Short Hikes on Preserves near Lake George. He can be reached at [email protected].
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Raising awareness for safe animal passage
By Mike Lynch
The Algonquin to Adirondacks Collaborative has been recognized in Canada for about two decades and is now getting noticed in New York.
Canadian hiker plans to raise funds for rangers
By Mike Lynch
With thoughts of his son, father pursues all 46 peaks in one trip
Saratoga County adds piece to corridor
By Mike Lynch
The 202-acre Graphite Range Community Forest opened to the public earlier this month
2023 Explored: Outdoor Recreation
By Mike Lynch
Our recreation coverage in 2023 ranged from Tim Rowland’s first-person hiking adventures to management decisions about forest preserve lands.
2023 Explored: Wildlife
By Mike Lynch
Stories about moose, wolves, and birds highlighted the 2023 coverage of wildlife.
Amassing park assets
By Mike Lynch
The Adirondack Land Trust has protected 27,606 acres through easements, land it bought and sold to the state, and by creating four preserves.
State seeks investors for Saranac Lake depot
By Mike Lynch
Former D&H station needs an estimated $2M in renovation work
Five trips while you’re waiting for more snow
By Mike Lynch
Some ideas for hiking trips before the ski and snowshoe seasons get fully underway.
Key stretch of Adirondack Rail Trail is complete
By Mike Lynch
Several dozen people gathered Friday afternoon in North Elba to celebrate the official opening.