August is a busy month in the Adirondacks. The weather is great for outdoor adventures, wildlife is active, and sunsets on the lakes can be captivating. At the Explorer, we try to capture this action in our writing and photos. Above are images from … [Read more...] about August photo highlights
Photography
Wildflower photo contest
The current theme for the Explorer’s Views of the Park photo contest is “wildflowers.” Enter your favorite Adirondack wildflower shots by posting them on social media and using the hashtag #adkexplorerpix with the images. Five winners will receive … [Read more...] about Wildflower photo contest
Drone At The Flume
In May, I met up with Dave LaMountain at the Flume on the West Branch of the Ausable River in Wilmington. LaMountain demonstrated how he uses drones to showcase the beauty of the Adirondack Park. He is a believer that drones can co-exist with the … [Read more...] about Drone At The Flume
Welcome To View Finder
This winter, I visited the St. Regis Fire Tower in Paul Smiths with Doug Fitzgerald, who is co-chair of Friends of St. Regis Mountain Fire Tower. The highlight of the trip – which included skiing and snowshoeing - was being on the frosty summit, … [Read more...] about Welcome To View Finder