As a leader in environmental justice, Aaron Mair aims to engage diverse communities in preserving the Adirondack Park's ecological heritage.

Environmental advocate Aaron Mair discusses his legacy of environmental justice and the next chapter of his work ...

Environmental advocate Aaron Mair discusses his legacy of environmental justice and the next chapter of his work ...

Editor’s note: This story was originally published in 2023. Paradise. Mount Misery. Jumbo. Caviar. Paisley and Penny Pot, Timbuctoo, Tumble and Turpentine.

Starting in the old mercury mining town of New Idria in San Benito County (namesake of one of Europe’s largest quicksilver mines, Idrija, in modern-day Slovenia), you could head south through places ...