Senecawhitedeer.org Designs New Website

Seneca White Deer Inc. is working to preserve the unique wildlife and military history of the former Seneca Army Depot in Romulus through conservation, ecotourism and economic development. The organization’s updated website seeks to help fulfill that mission statement by presenting information in an easy-to-navigate and visually pleasing manner. SWD proposes an ecotourism center at [...]

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“Five-Star Trails in the Adirondacks” & “Best Tent Camping”

by Gillian Scott, TimesUnion.com, link to original post We were recently sent a copy of “Five-Star Trails in the Adirondacks: A Guide to the Most Beautiful Hikes,” by Tim Starmer. ($15.95, Menasha Ridge Press) Starmer breaks the Adirondacks up into six sections (West-Central, Central, Easter, Southern, Northern and High Peaks) and picks out a handful [...]

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NYC to Get Bike-Sharing. But, Yes, There’s a Catch

By Sydney Ember, The New York observer, Link to original post Between the pedestrian malls and fancy sandwich shops, the signs are unmistakable. New York City is going Euro. A bike-sharing program has seemed all but inevitable, and here it comes. This fall, a New York-based company called SoBi will try its hand at the [...]

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Ithaca’s Cascadilla Trail construction continues

By Simon Wheeler, Ithaca Journal, Link to original post & photos Work is continuing on the Cascadilla Gorge tail. The drain at a steep set of stairs near the bottom of the gorge has consistently plugged causing storm water runoff from the city streets to damage the trail. Cornell University is working to systematically improve [...]

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Hiking with Dogs, Responsibly

Hiking with Dogs, Responsibly

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Adirondack Paddling: Jessup River

Adirondack Paddling: Jessup River

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The PN-60w with SPOT combo provides first-of-its-kind GPS and satellite messaging features

Merging GPS and satellite communications technologies, the PN-60w with Satellite Communicator combines handheld GPS navigation with custom satellite-based messaging from virtually anywhere in the world. Gear junkies click here for details.

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Sometimes You Just Want to Play (humor)

This is an amazing video of a lab and a young deer playing in a yard. Look for the cat at the end.

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Mountain Biking in New York City Parks

Mountain Biking in New York City Parks

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Backpacking without trails – Bushwacking adds to the adventure

By Tim Jones, timjones@easternslopes.com, Concord Monitor, Link to original post As far as I’m concerned, life NEEDS adventure. The healthiest, happiest people I know are the ones who get outdoors regularly, push themselves a little beyond their comfort zone and learn as they go. For each of us, adventure starts at a different point, and [...]

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