New National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center Dedicated on Long Island

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service dedicated the new Long Island National Wildlife Refuge Complex Visitor Center and Headquarters at Wertheim National Wildlife Refuge in Shirley. The 13,000-square-foot center is located within an hour’s drive of New York City, and it will serve as a hub for visitors to the ten national wildlife refuges on [...]

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Tuesday Evening Hikes or Snowshoe on the Conservation Trail (winter 2011/2012)

Don’t stay in the house just because fall and winter are quickly approaching.  Come out and join the Paths, Peaks, Paddles crew for a Tuesday evening hike.  The hike is FREE. The Conservation Trail is mostly paved (bike paths) that we are hiking on Tuesday evenings.  Hikes average approximately 5 miles each Tuesday.  We started [...]

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Exercise Caution – Hunting Season is Approaching

It is important to realize that hunting occurs on most private (and all public) lands during hunting seasons!  When you see a hunting closure on a Finger Lakes Trail map, it was at the request of a private landowner; in this case the trail is closed for hiking during the indicated dates.  Otherwise the trail [...]

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Kayak Roll Sessions Every Tuesday in Chautauqua

Join Evergreen Outfitters weekly at Chautauqua Institution’s Turner Community Center for two hours of kayak roll practice.  Anyone with previous rolling experience is invited. Their goal is to build upon existing roll proficiency, share knowledge, and keep skills sharp in the off-season.  It’s a great time to get used to a new boat, work on [...]

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A Video Poem to Cyclists

David Byrne, an avid cyclist in addition to the lead singer of Talking Heads, wrote and arranged the this video, which is a “poem to the bicycle and the people who ride them.” This was shown at the 2011 International Green Energy Economy Conference in Washington DC.

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New rules to consider when using the Oswego County Recreational Trail

The Oswego County Recreational Trail is open to the public with a new set of rules for users and law enforcement agencies. “We want to maintain the safety and integrity of the trail and ensure an enjoyable experience for all users and adjoining landowners,” said Legislator James M. Oldenburg, District 14, chairman of the Oswego [...]

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Same Old Unfounded Landowner Worries about Planned Owasco River Multi-Modal Trail

Trail project worries owners

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Rails-to-Trails Projects Prove Successful in Ithaca, New York

“Rails-to-Trails” is an example of how urban planners and urban designers are repurposing abandoned rail corridors for use as pedestrian and bicycle trails. As of September 2010, there were 19,872 miles of rail-trails in the United States. Ithaca, New York is home to several rails-to-trails projects that offer active recreation opportunities, useful commuting alternatives, and [...]

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Lost and found: A flamingo, in New York

Lost and found: A flamingo, in New York

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Top 5 Places to Go Ice Skating in Orange County, New York

Top 5 Places to Go Ice Skating in Orange County, New York

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