46ers women’s trail work weekend
Adirondack 46ers trailmaster Mary Lamb and president Laurie Rankin talk about a July trail work weekend for women. The crew repaired three bridges in the Hoffman Notch Wilderness the first day, then visited trails near Elk Lake the next day. (Only … [Read more...] about 46ers women’s trail work weekend
Straight talk about High Peaks use
Adirondack Explorer reporter Gwendolyn Craig asks recreation experts a series of questions about management strategies in the High Peaks and other hiking destinations around the United States. Panelists included Julia Goren, deputy executive director … [Read more...] about Straight talk about High Peaks use
Inside a turtle hospital
Most of Philp’s property in Schroon Lake is dedicated to her rehabilitation mission. An enclosed shelter made from a carport greets visitors in her front yard. The structure is called “Turtle Hall” and houses some of the reptiles when the weather is … [Read more...] about Inside a turtle hospital
Say cheese: Scientists use trail cameras to collect data
Starting in 2020, Adirondack Inventory and Monitoring Camera Trap Network started capturing images of wildlife using trail cameras. The network’s goals are to collect and share data on wildlife populations, monitor species sensitive to climate change … [Read more...] about Say cheese: Scientists use trail cameras to collect data
Birds out, nerds out
I’ll never forget a teenage boy taunting me and my friend in Central Park as he sauntered past us with our binoculars raised expectantly at a flighted pal. “Birds out, nerds out!” He squawked. I instantly made it into a tee shirt. Birding is … [Read more...] about Birds out, nerds out