Farewell to an Adirondack legend
February 6, 2021
To know Pete Hornbeck was to love him, while appreciating his kindness, humor, generosity, quick wit, creativity and vast knowledge of all things Adirondack.
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Brendan Wiltse: Champion for wilderness, known for motivating young activists
February 2, 2021
As a summit guide on Poke-O-Moonshine in college and later a summit steward for the Adirondack Mountain Club and then manager of John’s Brook Lodge for two and a half years while in grad school to become a scientist, Brandon Wiltse developed a real love of wilderness.
Mirthful messages
January 31, 2021
The Foot Stuff outdoors podcast, created by four friends devoted to recreation and preservation, offers adventure, antics and activism in every episode.
The joys and challenges of teaching in a small school district
January 30, 2021
Deborah Andersen has taught generations of third graders in Bolton Landing, including the parents of her students, most of her nieces and nephews, and her own children.
Ruth Kuhfahl: A friend to many, known for her trail work ethic
January 26, 2021
With her “easy projects” and welcoming personality, Ruth Kuhfahl has brought many people into the Adirondack fold and taught them about trail work
Ellen Maroun: Advocate for Tupper Lake
January 23, 2021
When the longtime community activist looks around the town of almost 6,000, she sees only promise: businesses moving into the downtown; two new craft breweries; a new arts center, Tupper Arts; the Wild Center; the Sky Center; dilapidated buildings finally torn down and new standards applied.
For love of wild country
January 11, 2021
After two decades of advocating for the park, Diane Fish prepares to retire.
Joe Kahn: A lifetime of learning, love of the outdoors
January 9, 2021
Joe Kahn doesn’t do much sitting around. So a recent injury—a detached quadriceps that required an operation and ongoing physical therapy—meant some rearranging of his home in Au Sable Forks to relocate his art and music studio so he can continue painting, practicing guitar and harmonica inside without having to walk on the ice and…
Exploring questions for the year ahead
December 31, 2020
The Adirondack Explorer heads into 2021 the same way we and inquiring readers begin every year: with lots of questions.