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Split Rock Mountain’s forgotten quarry and tramway
The hidden trails of Split Rock Mountain Wild Forest reveal a piece of Adirondack history that ended tragically
20 years of Adirondack climbing
Adirondack Climbers' Coalition President Will Roth reflects on changes in the industry over the last 20 years in the Adirondacks.
White-winged crossbills: A ‘spark bird’
How a winter irruption sparked a lifelong passion for birdwatching
From hiking trails to biking trails, Julia Goren to lead Adirondack Rail Trail Association
Julia Goren will be the next executive director of the Adirondack Rail Trail Association.
New York grapples with economic fallout from U.S.-Canada tariff dispute
North Country Chamber leader Garry Douglas looks ahead to rebuilding economic ties and restoring cross-border cooperation with Canadians.
An Adirondack dream come true: Pursuing a yearlong quest to photograph each day’s sunrise
For 100 days and counting, the now-retired founder of Champlain Area Trails has greeted the sunrise with a camera in hand
Adirondack Explorer reports on the intersections between the natural world and the built environment, through the lens of the unique 6-million acre Adirondack Park in Northern New York State. Topics include: environment, communities, recreation.
Carol MacKinnon Fox joins the Adirondack Explorer team
Carol MacKinnon Fox joins the Adirondack Explorer as Deputy Publisher, bringing support the publication’s growth and sustainability.
State funding falls short for St. Regis Mohawk school’s reconstruction efforts
Governor Hochul’s budget leaves the St. Regis Mohawk School with far less than the $110 million needed for a new building.
Explorer seeks audience development editor
This position is central to the Explorer’s strategic audience growth and revenue plans
Winery taps old-fashioned recipe to turn birch sap into wine
First-of-its-kind business reports growing interest for its products, which are made with sap sourced in the Adirondacks
Boquet Valley School District opts for renovations over new building
$30M renovation plan aims to revitalize aging Elizabethtown building
Jones Hill: An understated trek in Schroon
Humble little Jones Hill, an 1,880-foot bump in the town of Schroon, doesn’t draw much attention—just yet.
Adirondack Mountain Club announces new executive director
Interm director Julia Goren to step down after more than 15 years with the organization
After U.N. nomination falls through, Elise Stefanik to revert back to representing Northern NY
Trump: North Country congresswoman’s exit from House posed a concern for Republicans due to razor-thin majority
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Split Rock Mountain’s forgotten quarry and tramway
The hidden trails of Split Rock Mountain Wild Forest reveal a piece of Adirondack history that ended tragically
Jones Hill: An understated trek in Schroon
Humble little Jones Hill, an 1,880-foot bump in the town of Schroon, doesn’t draw much attention—just yet.
Lake Placid’s chances of hosting Olympic events slide away, with successful test runs in Italy
Delegation reports successful test runs in Cortina in run up to 2026 Winter Olympics
Fat tire biking grows in popularity
Fat tire biking is emerging as a way to get outside in all kinds of conditions