In Phil Brown’s good article on public-navigation rights, “A 20-Year Standstill,” in the May-June, 2010 issue, John Humbach’s concluding concerns about the bill that’s currently pending in the state legislature were right on the mark. If political … [Read more...] about Don’t water down river rights

In the May/June issue of the Explorer there are several references to Upper Chateaugay Lake. This unspoiled and unpolluted lake has been threatened by the sale of properties on Parson’s “Hill” bordering the lake. This hill slopes from the village of … [Read more...] about Another lake at risk

To many of us that live year-round in the Park, nothing symbolizes the need to protect the Forest Preserve more than the image of a fire tower on a mountain summit. This is especially true for those that recall the horrendous forest fires of the … [Read more...] about New uses for our historic towers

I’m glad to see the Explorer supporting turning the Adirondack railroad line into a bicycle/recreational trail. As bicyclists who take weeks-long bike trips in the Adirondacks, my riding buddy and I would love to see a stone-dust trail to Lake … [Read more...] about Bikeway could be a treasure

My brother and I spent many happy days rock climbing in the Adirondacks. We were lucky enough to have been around in the mid-seventies when relatively little had been done and we could not only put up new routes whenever we felt like it but be the … [Read more...] about Climbing has come a long way