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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].

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Fueling the eclipse: In the Adirondacks, a gas station scarcity

By Mike Lynch

Large crowds could put pressure on gasoline stations in the Adirondacks

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Deer dilemmas

By Mike Lynch

Although deer numbers are sparse overall in the Adirondacks, they are gaining ground in populations centers

The Adirondack Garden Club does some fossils hunting after planting Crown Point beds on Love Your Park day.

Low-elevation outings perfect for spring adventures

By Mike Lynch

Mud season hiking: Stay safe and go gradual on these low-altitude trails

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Total eclipse primer

By Mike Lynch

Whether you live near or far from the viewing hot spots, here's what you need to know about the April 8 event

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Early spring: DEC issues mud season advisory

By Mike Lynch

Annual announcement comes weeks ahead of official start of spring

Maple producers go with the flow

By Mike Lynch

Sap started flowing in early February in the High Peaks region.

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Wild about wildways

By Mike Lynch

John Davis has dedicated career to preserving wildlife corridors

Students bond in nature — sans phones

By Mike Lynch

School-facilitated camping trips provide an opportunity to get teens into the outdoors and unplug

DEC looks to lower speed limit on sections of rail trail

By Mike Lynch

The state is looking to enhance traffic safety on the Adirondack Rail Trail.

A completed segment of the Adirondack Rail Trail in Saranac Lake. Photo by Mike Lynch

The next step for rail trail advocates

By Mike Lynch

ARTA transitioning to friends group with help of state

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