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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].
By Mike Lynch
The state Department of Transportation has received a federal grant for a two-part study to look at ways to reduce wildlife-vehicle accidents and improve habitat connectivity.
By Mike Lynch
Town will add a park for swimming, hiking and skiing, due to deal facilitated by Adirondack Land Trust
By Mike Lynch
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has proposed to list monarch butterflies as threatened.
By Mike Lynch
Forest rangers and state police have been searching for Leo DuFour since Dec. 1.
By Mike Lynch
Storm damage from Hurricane Beryl highlights need for comprehensive response plans
By Mike Lynch
Lessons learned from Tropical Storm Debby's impact on the Adirondacks
By Mike Lynch
Johnathan Esper has photographed the northern lights in Iceland and the Adirondacks. Here he offers advice on seeing and capturing them.
By Mike Lynch
The bill would have required state agencies to create a priority list of 10 crossing site projects within two years.
By Mike Lynch
Skiers will have new terrain to explore on the Jackrabbit on a section of trail located between Lake Placid and Keene.
By Mike Lynch
Roughly 25 people gathered Thursday afternoon at the Whallonsburg Grange in the Champlain Valley to brainstorm about climate resilience.