The only independent, nonprofit news organization solely dedicated to reporting on the Adirondack Park.
Tracy Ormsbee is publisher of the Adirondack Explorer. When she’s not working – and it’s not black fly season – you can find her outdoors hiking, running, paddle boarding or reading a book on an Adirondack chair somewhere.
By Tracy Ormsbee
Panel discusses legislative hurdles in setting and achieving NY's environmental goals
By Tracy Ormsbee
Looking back now through a quarter century of the Explorer—the thousands of articles, columns and investigations, the photos and maps, and detailed hikes, paddles and skis—a picture of this place emerges.
By Tracy Ormsbee
A Q&A with Raquette Lake Navigation founder Dean Pohl
By Tracy Ormsbee
Activist Bill McKibben talks lack of snow, climate action and hope for change during FISU Save Winter conference keynote address.
By Tracy Ormsbee
Some of the big stories Adirondack Explorer will be keeping an eye on in 2023
By Tracy Ormsbee
Adirondack Explorer turns 25 in 2023
By Tracy Ormsbee
Legislators need to act on passing a constitutional amendment to boost emergency communications for our remote communities
By Tracy Ormsbee
"Access for all" starts with adopting policies for managing Adirondack Park backcountry users that are fair and equitable.
By Tracy Ormsbee
Baltimore teacher Tamara Jolly found solace at Wanakena's ranger school during the pandemic.
By Tracy Ormsbee
Mt. Marcy reunited a group of high school friends around the challenge of climbing New York's highest peak.