Northern lights put on show over Adirondacks, with more to come
By Mike Lynch
Northern lights were a regular sight over the Adirondacks in 2024 and should continue to be in the coming year.
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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Composting pilot coming to Warren County
By Mike Lynch
Residents will be able to drop off food scraps free at designated sites
Environmentalists want lynx, cougars, wolves added to New York’s wildlife action plan
By Mike Lynch
Environmentalists say state should plan for return of apex predators.
From bear incidents to butterfly protections: 2024’s wildlife stories
By Mike Lynch
Tragic bear incident sparked community concerns about wildlife interactions
Total solar eclipse drew thousands to the Adirondacks in 2024
By Mike Lynch
The eclipse drew large crowds to the Adirondacks and put on a show
Adirondack Rail Trail took off in 2024
By Mike Lynch
Tupper Lake hopes Big Tupper gets restored.
Federal grant fuels study to enhance wildlife safety on NY roads
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.
Willsboro to gain new park on Lake Champlain
By Mike Lynch
Town will add a park for swimming, hiking and skiing, due to deal facilitated by Adirondack Land Trust
New protections could help save declining monarch butterflies
By Mike Lynch
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has proposed to list monarch butterflies as threatened.
Search for Canadian hiker shifts to recovery
By Mike Lynch
Forest rangers and state police have been searching for Leo DuFour since Dec. 1.