Gifts for the outdoors mom

If you’re wondering what to get mom for Mother’s Day (which is May 8, just in case you forgot) and she’s into the outdoors, don’t worry. There are plenty of great gifts that will make her days on the water and in the field more enjoyable. All moms need a good pair of polarized sunglasses [...]

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Where to Camp in Central & Western NY

By Sue Freeman Camping is a rather useless term. It encompasses a wide range of activities whose only connection is that you leave your home and sleep in a mobile abode. Some people “camp” in extravagant buses where they take along all the comforts of home, including satellite TV and microwave ovens. Others opt for [...]

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Embracing a child’s pace: multi-day bike trip on the Erie Canal

Embracing a child’s pace: multi-day bike trip on the Erie Canal (blog editor’s note: the segment of biking the Erie Canalway Trail described in this article is detailed in the guidebook “Take Your Bike – Family Rides in the Rochester, NY Area.”)

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GROC: Genesee Regional Off-Road Cyclists

GROC:  Genesee Regional Off-Road Cyclists

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Bike Wilmington, NY

Bike Wilmington, NY includes: -cross country -dirt jump skills park -road cycling -downhill Whiteface -Wilmington Whiteface Bike Fest June 16-19

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Your video hiking guide: fun hike up Mt. Baker with Colton Clement

Your video hiking guide: fun hike up Mt. Baker with Colton Clement

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Proud to be an Environmentalist

Another Earth Day is here and it seems a moment for reflection is appropriate. Unfortunately, despite the challenges we face for the future, it seems as though there is a powerful movement to discredit those who promote environmental stewardship, the conservation of bidodiversity, and the actions needed to ensure a healthy environment both for today [...]

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A Real Adventure Vacation

If you want a REAL adventure vacation – check out the trips offered by Rick French through Pack, Paddle Ski, Corp. I’ve traveled the world with Rick and had an awesome adventure each time. As an example, click here for a YouTube video of Rick’s recent trip paddling & hiking Big Bend. Now that’s outdoor [...]

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Lecture Summary – Hiking Long Island

Lecture Summary – Hiking Long Island

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Use New Sea Grant Fact Sheets to Explore Eastern Lake Ontario Region

New York Sea Grant has published eight new Eastern Lake Ontario Dunes and Wetlands Fact Sheets. The series provides information and photos in pdf format on: •   Arrangement & Development of Eastern Lake Ontario Wetlands •   Beach Litter •   Bog Buckmoth •   Dune Building Plants •   Hybrid Cattails •   Muskrat •   Sediment along the beaches [...]

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