The Putnam County Land Trust opened its latest trail at the Laurel Ledges Natural Area. The trail skirts the northern edge of Turtle Pond (formerly Mendel Pond). Acquired through a NAWCA grant from Bill and Sheila Hamilton, the pond serves vital wildlife needs for resting, nesting and food sources. Stephen Maddock of Mahopac Scout Troop [...]
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Turtle Pond Trail Open in Putnam County
Posted in Hiking, tagged Laurel Ledges Natural Area, Mendel Pond, Putnam County Land Trust, Turtle Pond on October 15, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Adirondack Gem: Pharoh Lake Wilderness
Posted in Adirondacks, Backpacking on October 15, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Click here for photos & info on backpacking Pharoh Lake Wilderness.
Lost in the Woods
Posted in Backpacking, Education / skills, Hiking, tagged take a hike, Van Lone Hill Loop Trail on October 13, 2009 | 4 Comments »
No one expects to get lost when they head into the woods for a day hike on a defined, named trail. And yet, it happens. In fact, it can happen to anyone. It even happened to me and I consider myself to be intelligent. I’m sure T & B are intelligent also – but they [...]
Adirondack Nature Photos
Posted in Adirondacks, nature, tagged Schroon River on October 13, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Click here to see beautiful nature photos Jackie took along Schroon River in the Adirondacks.
Enjoy A Fall Visit to Sapsucker Woods
Posted in Bird Watching, Finger Lakes, Hiking, Ithaca, tagged bird song, cornell university, eBird, Free guided bird walks, Great Backyard Bird Count, Lab of Ornithology, Louis Agassiz Fuertes, Project FeederWatch, urban birds, wildlife art on October 12, 2009 | 1 Comment »
By Connie Mertz For The Daily Item, link to original post One of the most exceptional places to visit, particularly during October, when the trees are ablaze with color, is Sapsucker Woods. Located within a 10-minute drive of Ithaca, N.Y., it is a Mecca for bird enthusiasts. Each year, 55,000 visitors journey to this facility. [...]
Photos of Eternal Flame Falls
Posted in Buffalo, Waterfalls, Western NY, tagged 200 waterfalls, natural gas, waterfall guidebook on October 11, 2009 | 1 Comment »
Click here to view 3 photos of the gorge & waterfalls at Eternal Flam Falls which were posted on a photography critique site. If you’ve not been to this place yet – you must go. It’s near Buffalo and is a magical place. Natural gas seeps from the rock layers behind the waterfall 7 you [...]
TrailRunner 2.1v434 – Route planning for hiking, biking, more
Posted in Gear, tagged Mac OS, maps on October 11, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Click here for information on Mac OS X Freeware called TrailRunner 2.1v434
Giant Mountain, Day Hike in the Adirondacks
Posted in Adirondacks, Hiking on October 11, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Click here to read & see photos of Giant Mountain, Day Hike in the Adirondacks
Effects of a Dam: Kayaking in the Czech Republic
Posted in Genesee River, Kayaking, Rochester, Waterfalls, tagged dam release, Lower Falls, Rich Freeman, white water, white water kayaking on October 10, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
This video caught my eye because it was shot by Rich Freeman. OK, not THAT Rich Freeman, not my husband & co-author. Still it made me look. What I saw was impressive. I shows a mild stream being turned into a raging torrent when the dam opens. Then kayakers take a wild ride. It’s a [...]
OUTDOORS: A bird in the hand
Posted in Bird Watching, Conservation, Education / skills, Lake Ontario, Rochester, tagged Atlantic flyway, bird migration, bird research, Braddock Bay Raptor Research Trail, mist net on October 8, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Click here to read about bird banding and bird migration – with great photos. Braddock Bay Raptor Research Trail is one of the many locations mapped & described in the guidebook “Take A Hike – Family Walks in the Rochester Area.” Also helpful to bird watchers, is the guidebook “Birding in Cantral & Western New [...]
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