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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

The Girl Scouts of Northeastern New York and their families watch the solar eclipse at Hidden Lake Camp in Lake Luzerne. Photo by Gwendolyn Craig

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

Adirondack Rail Trail took off in 2024

By Mike Lynch

Tupper Lake hopes Big Tupper gets restored.

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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

A monarch butterfly stands on a coneflower

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.

State police helicopters were used in the search effort to find Leo DuFour. Photo courtesy of DEC

Search for Canadian hiker shifts to recovery

By Mike Lynch

Forest rangers and state police have been searching for Leo DuFour since Dec. 1.

Preparing for future storms: Adirondack town officials discuss emergency responses

By Mike Lynch

Storm damage from Hurricane Beryl highlights need for comprehensive response plans

Man with a tool bends to trail work in the woods

The future of hiking: How sustainable trails are changing the landscape

By Mike Lynch

Lessons learned from Tropical Storm Debby's impact on the Adirondacks

Northern lights rise over Boreas Ponds and the silhouettes of Allen, Skylight, Mount Marcy and Haystack mountains. Photo by Johnathan Esper

Photographing the northern lights

By Mike Lynch

Johnathan Esper has photographed the northern lights in Iceland and the Adirondacks. Here he offers advice on seeing and capturing them.

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Governor’s veto of wildlife crossing bill disappoints Adirondack groups

By Mike Lynch

The bill would have required state agencies to create a priority list of 10 crossing site projects within two years.