It’s easy to develop some fun outdoor adventures that involve history across New York State. John Warren runs the New York History blog at http://www.newyorkhistoryblog.com that’s a great source of ideas. For instance, his most recent post just happens to cover my Cobblestone Quest book. (Thanks John!) Hop on your bike & take a cobblestone [...]
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New York is Seething in History
Posted in Biking, History, tagged Cobblestone, cobblestone quest, John Warren, New York History blog on July 16, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Wavewalk W500 Kayak
Posted in Gear, Kayaking on July 13, 2009 | 1 Comment »
Click here to read a review of the Wavewalk W500 Kayak – sounds like a good option for anyone with back issues.
Plants to Avoid in NY State
Posted in nature, tagged dangerous plants on July 13, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
The following website has excellent information about dangerous plants in NYS: https://www.nysdot.gov/dangerous-plants
Hiking the Twin Mountain Loop in the Catskills
Posted in Catskills, Hiking, tagged Devil's Path, Jimmy Dolan Notch Trail, Pecoy Notch on July 12, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Click here to read (& see photos) about hiking the Twin Mountain Loop in the Catskills
On the Board With A Paddle
Posted in Lake Ontario, Paddling, tagged Sag Harbor, stand-up paddling on July 12, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Click here to read about stand-up paddling in Sag Harbor.
Driving is Dangerous to Your Health
Posted in Biking, Health, Hiking, tagged walking on July 11, 2009 | 1 Comment »
Car-driven Society Poses Risk to Americans’ Health A June 1, 2009 article in the Reuters online newspaper. Researchers have found that the habit of driving everywhere is bad for the health of Americans. The article says: The more you drive, the less you walk. Walking provides exercise without really trying. Ideally, people should take 10,000 [...]
Toxins in Your Sunscreen?
Posted in Education / skills, tagged avo benzenes, Badger, Blue Lizard, Burt’s bees Chemical free Sunscreen, California Baby, DeVita International Kabana Green Screen, KISS MY FACE, Kiss MY Face Paraben Free, oxybenzone, parabens, salicylates, sun lotion, sunscreen on July 9, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
The older (and wiser?) I get, the more I’ve begun to wonder (and worry) about the toxic substances we encounter and their effect on our bodies and our lives. I’ve rethought paying extra for organic foods and have begun a concerted effort to avoid pre-packaged, processed foods. Then there’s the issue of what we smear [...]
Red Efts – Nifty Adirondack Salamanders
Posted in Adirondacks, Wildlife, tagged salamander. eft on July 7, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Click here to read “Red Efts – Nifty Adirondack Salamanders” in the Adirondack Almanac.
Paddling the West Branch of the Sacandaga
Posted in Adirondacks, Canoeing, Kayaking, Paddling, tagged Sacandaga River, West Branch of the Sacandaga River on July 6, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Click here to read: An easy ticket to paradise: Paddling the West Branch of the Sacandaga
Eco-touring the Niagara River watershed
Posted in Biking, Bird Watching, Buffalo, Hiking, Paddling, Waterfalls, Western NY, Wildlife, tagged Buffalo Niagara Riverkeeper, Buffalo River, Buffalo Urban Outdoor Education, BUOE, ecology tour, grand island, Grand Lady, niagara falls, Niagara Reservation State Park, Niagara River Gorge, Niagara River Gorge trail, sailing, Scajaquada Creek, Spirit of Buffalo, Tonawanda Creek on July 5, 2009 | 1 Comment »
By Jane Kwiatkowski, Buffalo News, link to original post Hiking the Niagara River Gorge trail, where Niagara Falls began more than 12,000 years ago, can be a breathtaking experience—in more ways than one. But if you want to get closer to nature, let your feet take you there. “Looking down on the river was incredible, [...]
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