Dig unearths Erie Canal history

By: Sarah Gantz / The Citizen, link to original post There it was: the rusted iron skeleton of a wheel once sturdy enough to haul cargo, an 18-inch diameter piece of history poking up through the earth. Excavators did not dare give it an unearthing yank — the thin bars of iron could crumble if [...]

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Long Bike Ride Reveals Rhythm of Country Life of Western NY

The Buffalo News / Opinion by Mitch Flynn, link to original post Joined by 75 other like-minded warriors from Planet Spandex (visualize helmets, wrap-around sunglasses, skin-tight shorts, colorful jerseys, fingerless gloves and hard-to-walk-in shoes) my friend Dave and I are prepared to conquer space, Western New York style, by riding our bicycles from West Seneca [...]

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Hiking in Central New York State

Here’s a resource, called “CNY Hiking” that’s full of information on hiking in Central New York State. Ever wonder what it looks like to hike the North Country Trail / Finger Lakes Trail? If so, click here to view a video of hiking in the New Woodstock area. or here for the direct YouTube link.

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Rochester Nordic Ski Club Newsletter with Reynolds Gully

Click here to open a pdf of the October 2009 Nordic Ski Club Newsletter: Oct 09 RNSC newsletter (click again on the icon that opens) Inside you’ll find an article on interesting things to do near Harriet Hollister (including a tractor museum) and current information on access to the Reynolds Gully waterfalls.

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What is a Lock Anway?

Is there anyone else out there, like Emily, who is clueless when we talk about paddling through locks? If you’ve never been to an Erie Canal Lock and want to see what it is, click here for Emily’s explanation and photos.

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Take A Fall Hike at Adams Eden Camp

Adams Eden Camp in LaFayette (south of Syracuse), offers year round camping and recreation. Originally a private camp, they opened to the public in 2008. They offer a ropes course, hay rides, a mountain meadow maze, swimming, boating, fishing, hayrides, and 3 family-friendly trails for hiking. Their most popular hike, the Stream Trail, leads to [...]

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New “Wild Times” Guide to Adirondack Hikes & Paddles

Click here to read: EXPLORE New guide opens Adirondacks to adventure Wild Times is available for $13.95 at the Web site: www.AdirondackExplorer.org.

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Helpful Suggestions for Color Blind Hikers

Color blindness can be a hindrance to hikers. 3% of men are color blind to reds and greens. Others deal with various types and degrees of color blindness. There are three challenges. First, picking out the man-made blazes from the natural blobs on the trees, secondly, identifying the color of the blaze once the blaze [...]

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Biking Rules- Creating a New Street Code for NYC

The NYC bicycling/walking/public transit advocacy group Transportation Alternatives has created a great new campaign: Biking Rules- Creating a New Street Code, written by cyclists, for cyclists. Their pocket-sized booklet has lots of information on commuting tips, covers the laws and rights of cyclists, and what to do in a crash. And there’s a sweet online [...]

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Chubb River, Adirondack Paddle

Click here to read and see photos on paddling the Chubb River.

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