The Explorer is right to focus on the problem of invasive forest pests (“The Forest Patrol,” January/February), which are the biggest threat to forest health in the Adirondack Park and throughout the eastern U.S. But the article missed an … [Read more...] about Stop forest pests at the source
Letters
Biodegradable waste leaves a trace
VIEWPOINT By GABRIELLA GURNEY Picture this: you’re on a hike somewhere, you’re about halfway up the mountain, and you realize you’re ready to stop for a quick break and a snack. Resting against a large boulder, you reach into your bag and pull … [Read more...] about Biodegradable waste leaves a trace
What New York’s bold climate law means for the Adirondacks
Opinion By NOAH SHAW While I was general counsel of the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA), I had the privilege of contributing to the multiple rounds of drafting and negotiation that culminated in New York … [Read more...] about What New York’s bold climate law means for the Adirondacks
Crowding crisis or hyperbole? With enough help and shuttles, we can manage
By PETE NELSON The Route 73 corridor running through the Town of Keene from North Hudson to the Lake Placid area has been in the news a lot lately. So has a lot of hot conversation about overuse. This summer, the parking problems caused by the … [Read more...] about Crowding crisis or hyperbole? With enough help and shuttles, we can manage
A stupid species
Consider the mighty moose, kind of an odd-looking creature. It’s said that after all the other animals were created, God made the moose out of leftover parts. To get a sense of the moose population in Adirondack history, one could start by simply … [Read more...] about A stupid species
Let nature determine the ski season
In the March/April issue, I was struck by the juxtaposition of the two articles “Canaries in the Mine” and “Giving Winter a Hand.” In the latter, Mr. Cheney-Seymour’s answer to how global warming is disrupting the Van Hoevenberg ski season: install … [Read more...] about Let nature determine the ski season