Fightin’ words
By Phil Brown
Some toponyms are out of place.
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Phil Brown edited the Adirondack Explorer from 1999 until his retirement in 2018. He continues to explore the park and to write for the publication and website.
By Phil Brown
Some toponyms are out of place.
By Phil Brown
Former DEC official weighs in.
By Phil Brown
Bear screws open food canisters.
By Phil Brown
When birders alight on Hamilton County
By Phil Brown
Navigation rights and private land
By Phil Brown
DEC attorney asks Grannis to clarify his decision
By Phil Brown
DEC opens trails in Forest Preserve designed for mountain biking.
By Phil Brown
10 years on, premier canoe route lacks signs and markers.
By Phil Brown
Jon Way began studying the eastern canids way back in high school.
By Phil Brown
New map highlights kayaking and biking opportunities.