Exploring questions for the year ahead
December 31, 2020
The Adirondack Explorer heads into 2021 the same way we and inquiring readers begin every year: with lots of questions.
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2020 EXPLORED: Outdoor recreation
By Mike Lynch
December 30, 2020
If nothing else, this year’s pandemic reinforced the importance of getting outside. Recreating was considered one of the safest things to do, and its physical and spiritual benefits were valued more than ever.
2020 EXPLORED: Harmful algal blooms
By Ry Rivard
December 29, 2020
The year ended with the first documented harmful algal blooms on Lake George and Mirror Lake.
2020 EXPLORED: Invasive species
By Ry Rivard
December 28, 2020
This year, the Explorer looked at several major invaders and the damage they did.
2020 EXPLORED: Road salt
By Ry Rivard
December 26, 2020
Researchers, regulators and residents have worried, complained, studied and suffered for years — yet the state has done little to get its arms around the problem of road salt contamination. Until this year.
Five wild stories from 2020
By Melissa Hart
December 26, 2020
No doubt about it, 2020 was a wild year. In the spirit of "wild" we bring you 5 wildlife-themed stories that ran on the Explorer website this year.
Five feel-good stories from 2020
By Melissa Hart
December 25, 2020
On this Merry Christmas morning, we present five heart-warming stories from this past year
2020 EXPLORED: High Peaks popularity
December 23, 2020
The Adirondack High Peaks’ popularity did not dwindle this year with coronavirus pandemic. The 46 peaks beckoned hikers across the northeast seeking solace and safety outdoors. But the argument that the mountains are getting too loved and overused continued.
2020 EXPLORED: Diversity, anti-racism
December 22, 2020
A conversation around race and diversity was elevated in the Adirondacks--and throughout the country--in 2020.
2020 EXPLORED: The state budget
December 21, 2020
Pandemic knocked an ambitious state budget, but some funding hung on