Guides and outfitters negotiate an unfamiliar season in the Adirondacks By Mike Lynch Lake Placid-based hiking and kayaking guide Anne Brewer was leading clients in the Virgin Islands when she got bad news from back home. Gov. Andrew Cuomo … [Read more...] about Uncharted territory
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Nature’s defense fund at risk
A pandemic threatens conservation budget and $3 billion environmental bond act By Gwendolyn Craig Early this year Gov. Andrew Cuomo held what one might call an uplifting budget presentation before an audience of state workers and legislators … [Read more...] about Nature’s defense fund at risk
Annual 90-Miler canoe race canceled
The 90-Miler, a big tourism draw in September, has been canceled by the organizers due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The 3-day paddling event that takes paddlers from Old Forge to Long Lake to Saranac Lake was scheduled to take place Sept. 11-13. The … [Read more...] about Annual 90-Miler canoe race canceled
Adirondack rock climbing guide service won’t open
By Mike Lynch A leading Adirondack guide service doesn’t plan to open this summer for rock climbing due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Adirondack Rock and River owner Ed Palen told the Explorer that after discussing the issue with his climbing … [Read more...] about Adirondack rock climbing guide service won’t open
Too soon? Guides have mixed views on getting anglers back in the water
Some open, some will wait until luring tourists feels safer By Mike Lynch Fishing guides and fly shop owners in the northern Adirondacks got a surprise this week as the state gave them approval to go back to work as part of the New York’s … [Read more...] about Too soon? Guides have mixed views on getting anglers back in the water
Popular trails present challenges for social distancing
By Mike Lynch Hiking remains one of the few allowed activities for people looking to escape the reality of the COVID-19 pandemic, and it is one that the state encourages so long as people follow social distancing guidelines. According to state … [Read more...] about Popular trails present challenges for social distancing