Dan Rosenblatt, wildlife diversity section head at the state Department of Environmental Conservation, addresses his department's decision to identify an 85-pound canid a wolf. The animal was shot and killed in Central New York by a hunter in … [Read more...] about DEC wildlife biologist addresses wolf

Explorer Editor Jim Odato has been following the progress as Ti rebuilds its bowling alley and golf course into cultural hubs and spruces up its downtown. And the town is using millions of dollars in grants and loans to make a long-awaited sewer … [Read more...] about The Adirondack Explorer has an eye on Ticonderoga

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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

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

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