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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].

All Stories by Mike Lynch

DEC encountered the moose in the middle of the trail on July 10. Photo courtesy of DEC

Goodman Mountain moose might be sick, says DEC

By Mike Lynch

Biologists suspect neurological illness behind unusual behavior after the bull moose was spotted lying directly in the trail

The trail to Scarface Mountain is closed to the summit due to a unsafe bridge. Photo by Mike Lynch

Scarface Mountain Trail in Ray Brook to reopen this fall after bridge replacement

By Mike Lynch

Work to restore access to a popular hiking trail to start in August.

Al Hicks talks about climate change and wildlife at the Lake George Land Conservancy office in Bolton Landing. Photo by Mike Lynch

Moose don’t have a future in New York, says retired state biologist

By Mike Lynch

Wildlife expert and former DEC biologist Al Hicks shares insights gained over his career

Nina Schoch takes blood samples from a loon that was rescued near Upper Saranac Lake in 2016. Photo by Mike Lynch

Adirondack loon center founder departs to launch new wildlife initiative

By Mike Lynch

Schoch has been the leading loon researcher in the park for decades

Hochul warns of ‘dangerous’ federal cuts to North Country

By Mike Lynch

Governor Kathy Hochul stopped in Saranac Lake to speak at the Harrietstown Town Hall against federal policies.

Nest rafts help to boost loon populations

By Mike Lynch

The structures can protect nests from rising waters and human disturbances.

Adirondack invasive species primer with expert Brian Greene

By Mike Lynch

Tips for preventing the spread of some troublesome species

pilot knob seen from lake george

Lake George Land Conservancy launches campaign to conserve 1,200 acres

By Mike Lynch

Project includes preserving 517 acres on Pilot Knob and around 700 acres in Bolton

group of SCA student volunteers wearing blue shirts and yellow hard hats sitting on a bridge

AmeriCorps programs hope to continue despite losing funding

By Mike Lynch

Student Conservation Association trail work crews expect to start on time

From left, Hamilton County IDA Executive Director Christy Wilt, Hamlets to Huts Executive Director Joe Dadey, local government leader Bill Farber, and ALT's Megan Stevenson at Griffin Gorge on the East Branch of the Sacandaga River in the town of Wells. Erika Bailey, courtesy Adirondack Land Trust

Hamlets To Huts to get land in Wells for developing lodge

By Mike Lynch

The 18-acre property is located off Route 8 in the southern Adirondacks