Adirondack Explorer

Seven issues a year devoted to the enjoyment and protection of the Adirondack Park. In-depth writing and vivid photography bring the Adirondacks to life in tales of recreational adventure, coverage of environmental and policy issues and exploration of the communities that make up this unique six-million acre park.

Briefs

Adirondack Explorer

Brief Bio

Editorial

Letters

Gary Hodgson's photographic memory • Retired ranger relied on old-time skills to navigate decades of changes in his profession

The Wild Center's evolution • From an idea that first took shape in 1999, Tupper Lake’s natural history museum celebrates its 20th anniversary this year

Phil Terrie reflects on 50 years defining wilderness • Adirondack historian looks back at career and lifelong search for meaning in the woods

Inside the $50M push to reconnect North Creek, Gore Mountain • North Creek aims to reclaim its ‘ski town’ heritage, linking Gore’s 250K annual visitors to downtown

Battery-powered park? • Advocates tout battery storage opportunities, but fire concerns, misinformation persist

1 summer, 8 people and 100 lakes • Summer field work kicks off for the largest study of Adirondack waters in 40 years

Winch Mountain • Wilmington bushwhack pays out in views

Easy on the knees • Short hikes with views in the northern Adirondacks

Birdwatch

Wild Side

It’s debatable

Viewpoint • Activists need to step up against future development threats

Last page • The life of Lafayette Mason, and the mountain that bears his name