Gov. Hochul’s new short-term rental law aims to bolster local economies in the Adirondacks, yet questions remain about the ...

Previously, the Viall’s Crossing Trail began in Westport and traveled along this old railbed for a spell, but this has been abandoned at the request of the landowners. Instead, we parked on a recent ...

Oldacre’s experience mirrors national trends. In 1955, a survey by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service found that only around 4% of hunters were women. By 2022, women accounted for 22% of hunters ...

The Student Conservation Association (SCA) has a specific winter trail work session, learning to brush trails and build bridges in the snow.

In 2024 the focus of local leaders and Adirondack Park advocates continued to focus on the growing threat of torrential rain and flooding ...

The Adirondack Park’s forest rangers had a difficult year with some challenging search and rescues, overtime grievances, pension disparities and the loss of a trailblazing colleague. The Explorer took ...

Exploring the impact of mold-like fungus on buildings near WhistlePig Whiskey distillery in Mineville, throughout 2024.

Investigators found the body Saturday of a missing 20-year-old man from Vermont on Black Mountain, according to the Washington County Sheriff’s Office. The sheriff’s office says it appears he died ...

A look back at some of the Explorer's recreation coverage from 2024, ranging from the Adirondack Rail Trail to hiking trips.

The total solar eclipse was a highlight for locals and visitors in April when it took place over the Adirondack Park.