Duct tape: The outdoor enthusiasts’ best friend

Duct tape: The outdoor enthusiasts’ best friend

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Groups give lessons in kayaking the Hudson Valley’s waterways

Christine Pizzuti | Poughkeepsie Journal, link to original post Many people choose to settle in the Hudson Valley because of its scenic waterways, but kayaking and canoeing offer an opportunity to enjoy the valley from a whole new perspective. Marshall Seddon, co-owner of the River Connection in Hyde Park, first recognized the benefits of paddling [...]

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Iron Mine Trails: A History and Hiker’s Guide to the Historic Iron Mines of the New Jersey and New York Highlands

This convenient pocket-sized book includes descriptions, short histories, and hiking directions to several dozen long-abandoned but still accessible iron mines in northern New Jersey and southern New York.  History & hikers guide to the historic 18th and 19th century iron mines of the NJ/NY Highlands by archeologist Edward Lenik. Over 40 mines in Bergen & [...]

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The eagles have landed – New York’s bald eagle population has soared in the last decade

By MIKE LYNCH, Enterprise Outdoors, link to original post & PHOTOS Approaching a bald eagle’s nest that sits more than 100 feet above in a white pine, Peter Nye turns to the three people walking with him. Above, the adult eagle is squawking. “That’s one of the adult’s defense calls, which is always a good [...]

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Ride New York: 35 Horse and Multiple Use Trails in the Empire State

Ride New York: 35 Horse and Multiple Use Trails in the Empire State

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New Bear Mountain path redefines hiking trails

by Ralph Ferrusi • Poughkeepsie Journal, link to original post Hike name: Recently opened Bear Mountain AT relo — yet another unique piece of Trail. Location: From just above the Bear Mountain Inn almost to the summit of Bear Mountain. Length: About a mile. Rating: A whole new definition of “hiking trail.” Photo Gallery: www.poughkeepsiejournal.com/players [...]

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Secrets And Techniques On Buying The Greatest Hiking GPS

We have certainly come a long way from using a compass to find our way through the woods. With advanced satellite technology, we are now able to use GPS devices while we are hiking. This will ensure that the probability of not getting lost, as well as finding our hiking destinations, have become just that [...]

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Saranac Island Kayak Tours

Saranac Island Kayak Tours

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Docile Streams to Paddle in the Finger Lakes Region of NY State

By Sue Freeman “Flat water” is the technical lingo for docile streams that drift along with a gentle or nonexistent current. Without major drops in elevation, they don’t plummet over waterfalls or roil in rapids. You can drift down them with a leisurely paddle and not worry too much about sharp turns or impediments along [...]

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Swimming Holes in New York State

Splish, splash ….  time to take a dip in a natural swimming hole. Here’s a resource for finding them. A fun way to cool off in summer is to walk up a shallow creek (creekwalk) and play in the water in the pool below a waterfall. The guidebook “200 Waterfalls in Central & Western New [...]

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