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Video: Kayaking & Saving Agers Falls on the Moose River

Posted in Kayaking, Waterfalls, tagged kayaking waterfalls, Moose River on February 10, 2011 | Leave a Comment »

Video: Kayaking & Saving Agers Falls

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How to Safely Lift a Kayak

Posted in Education / skills, Gear, Kayaking on February 9, 2011 | Leave a Comment »

How to Safely Lift a Kayak

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5 Of the Best Campsites in New York State

Posted in parks, tagged allegany state park, campgrounds, Heckscher State Park, Hither Hills State Park, Letchworth State Park, Wildwood State Park on February 7, 2011 | Leave a Comment »

New York State is not about the skyscrapers and smog of New York City instead it is an oasis of beautiful landscapes and plenty of outdoors to explore. The perfect way to make the most of the great outdoors is by camping, by sleeping out in the elements you really get to experience the best [...]

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Quiet Water Kayaking in Northern New York

Posted in Adirondacks, Kayaking, Northern NY, Paddling, tagged Beaver River, Black River, Fall Stream & Lake, Francis Lake, Kunjamuk River, Limekiln Lake, Long & Round Ponds, Moss Lake, Nicks Lake, South Inlet of Raquette Lake, South Sandy Creek on February 7, 2011 | 2 Comments »

Click here for info on paddling the following Northern NY waterways: Black River, Francis Lake, Beaver River, South Sandy Creek, Fall Stream & Lake, South Inlet of Raquette Lake, Limekiln Lake, Nicks Lake, Moss Lake, Long & Round Ponds, Kunjamuk River

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Is It Too Early to Start Preparing for the 2011 Spring Paddling Season?

Posted in Gear, Kayaking, Paddling, tagged 303 Aerospace Kayak Protectant, Kayak Protectant on February 6, 2011 | Leave a Comment »

Is It Too Early to Start Preparing for the 2011 Spring Paddling Season? Learn about sunscreen for your kayak and more.

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Mr. Van Ski Trail Detour Yields Pleasant Surprise

Posted in Adirondacks, Cross-country ski on February 6, 2011 | Leave a Comment »

Click here to read the original article posted by Joann Reed at Adirondack Lifestyle: Mr. Van Ski Trail Detour Yields Pleasant Surprise

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River ice dangers for people and pets

Posted in Education / skills, tagged Chemung County Humane Society, Friends of the Chemung River Watershed, safety, winter safety on February 5, 2011 | Leave a Comment »

An ice-covered river may be beautiful, but it’s dangerous to walk on river ice – not just for people, but pets too. The Friends of the Chemung River Watershed and the Chemung County Humane Society and SPCA remind the public to keep their pets on a leash when walking near an ice-covered river or stream. [...]

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Avalanche Danger in the Adirondacks

Posted in Adirondacks, DEC, History, Snowshoeing, tagged adirondack almanack, Wright Peak on February 4, 2011 | Leave a Comment »

Click here for the Adirondack Almanack article on Adirondack avalanche history and the firsthand story from a survivor of last year’s avalanche on Wright Peak.

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