Balsam Mountain Catskill High Peak

Balsam Mountain Catskill High Peak

Read Full Post »

The only thing better than a bucket list? Having a ‘bike-it’ list

Most people keep a mental list of what they’d like to do in their lifetime – their own ‘bucket list’. It might be enjoying a Napa Valley chardonnay at sunset, meeting a family of elephants at the base of Mt Kilimanjaro or riding the Alpine peaks Lance Armstrong conquered in the Tour de France. Whatever [...]

Read Full Post »

How to build emergency snowshoes

By Dave Brown, The Ottawa Citizen, link to original post It really doesn’t matter how you got here. The situation you’re in is now about survival, and the worst kind, winter wilderness survival — where everything you do is harder, more dire, and more urgent in nature. Maybe you took a shortcut home late at [...]

Read Full Post »

Eagles return to Thousand Islands

By MARIKE HARRIS, FOR THE RECORDER AND TIMES, link to original post (with photos) The magnificent bald eagle that used to grace our skies and soared above the Thousand Islands until the 1930s is back. Since pollution and encroaching human populations eliminated the birds, their re-introduction to the area after more than 70 years can [...]

Read Full Post »

Paddling case could set important property rights precedent

Paddling case could set important property rights precedent

Read Full Post »

Snowmobilers Can Use Erie Canalway Trail

Snowmobilers Can Use Erie Canalway Trail

Read Full Post »

How To: Stay Toasty Warm Kayaking in Cold Weather

How To: Stay Toasty Warm Kayaking in Cold Weather

Read Full Post »

A report on a visit to Hague bat cave, once NY’s most populated

Here’s a report by Adirondack Explorer editor Phil Brown on his recent trip into a Hague mine (near Lake George) that used to house the largest population of bats in New York State. Adirondack Almanack has covered the decline of the state’s bats since 2006 thoroughly. Click here to read all of their stories about [...]

Read Full Post »

White Deer of Wisconsin – Just Like Our Seneca Deer in NYS

An Iroquois legend proves true. A VERY unusual herd of deer…whitetails..yes, but more. Wait until you see these beautiful creatures! Wisconsin near border with Michigan’s U. P. Turn up the sound and enjoy!

Read Full Post »

New walking trail taking shape in Cayuga

by Nathan Baker, Auburnpub.com, link to original post The Village of Cayuga is currently taking steps to define a new walking trail that officials say will help residents recognize and better appreciate the area’s natural beauty. According to village planning board member Carl Cuipylo, who is working to coordinate the plan, the 2.5-mile trail will [...]

Read Full Post »