Opening day of trout fishing season
By Mike Lynch
Trout fishing season opened on Monday. As is often the norm in the northern Adirondacks, wintery conducts persisted so there was very little open water for anglers.
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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Popular High Peaks parking lot closing for spring and summer
By Mike Lynch
The Garden parking lot in Keene Valley will be closed to motor vehicles because Johns Brook Bridge is slated to be replaced. Work on the bridge will begin this spring and continue until late summer.
Snowmobiles on the tracks in Lake Clear
By Mike Lynch
Above are photos that were taken this past winter during a snowstorm in the northern Adirondacks. The snowmobilers are riding on the travel corridor in Lake Clear. The corridor stretches from Lake Placid to Utica.
Video of ice lining Ausable River near Upper Jay
By Mike Lynch
Highway crews removed ice from the East Branch of the Ausable River this winter to clear a channel, hoping to prevent ice jams. The ice now lines the river along state Route 9N. Here's a video that shows how much ice was removed.
Flood watch issued for rivers due to thaw
By Mike Lynch
The National Weather Service has issued a flood watch until Saturday evening for northern New York due to rising temperatures and rains that are causing a significant snowmelt. The combination of those factors can cause the break up of river ice, leading to ice jams and flooding.
Video of trailblazer Joe Kahn playing guitar
By Mike Lynch
Joe Kahn was featured in the Trailblazer column in the March issue of the Adirondack Explorer. Joe was nominated by Ellen Maroun for his work as a lifelong educator and learner who empowers others to enjoy the outdoors.
Photos of snowmobiles in action
By Mike Lynch
Editor Brandon Loomis wrote a story, Snowmobile power struggle revs up, for the March-April issue of the Explorer. This gallery contains images of snowmobiles that were photographed for that story.
Photos from the Paul Smith’s College VIC
By Mike Lynch
The Paul Smith's College VIC has a reputation among skiers for having good snow. This winter has been no different.
Skiing the Jackrabbit Trail
By Mike Lynch
Explorer editor Brandon Loomis skis the Jackrabbit Trail from Whiteface Inn Lane to McKenzie Pond Road in February 2019.
Identifying Animal Tracks
By Mike Lynch
Reader-submitted photos of animal tracks.