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River steward on the lookout for invasives
June 8, 2011 WILMINGTON — With water temperatures warming up and hatches in full swing, fly fishermen will be hitting the West Branch of AuSable River. more »» 
Watching out for wildlife in the spring
June 8, 2011 For the past two weeks, I have been engaged in a daily battle with a persistent robin. The bird has been attempting to establish a nest in the rafters of my garag. more »» 
Salmon program spreading in North Country
June 1, 2011 About two decades ago, Don Lee took a fishing trip to the Margaree River in Nova Scotia. While he was there, he noticed there was very little garbage or litter on the waterway. more »» 
Wet and wild week of weather in the woods
June 1, 2011 Last week was certainly an interesting time to be in the woods or on the waters of the Adirondacks, as fast-moving weather patterns delivered a unique combination of heavy rains and severe electrica... more »» 
Outdoor ethics, even when no one is watching
May 25, 2011 There is always room for improvement in our personal outdoor behavior. Ethics are principles we apply to such behavior, even when we know nobody is watching. more »» 
Loading the AuSable with trout
May 25, 2011 WILMINGTON — A small crew of volunteers helped stock rainbow trout into the West Branch of the AuSable River on Tuesday, May 2. more »» 
Summit stewards branch out to Cascade
May 18, 2011 Cascade, one of the most popular and accesible mountains in the Adirondacks, is expected to have a summit steward presence this summer. more »» 
Don’t lose sight of fishing’s relaxing side
May 18, 2011 The spring season appears to be well established across the region, as unrelenting rains have continued to keep the rivers running full and the trails mudd. more »» 
Fish, wildlife likely OK despite high waters
May 11, 2011 Although high waters may have wreaked havoc in the Adirondacks for the past few weeks, many fish and wildlife likely have been able to adjust to the conditions and have likely come away in good... more »»
Spring brings new life to the woods
May 11, 2011 By all indications, it appears the spring season has finally settled in across the North Country. more »» 
Water: The great unifier
May 4, 2011 For most of the past week, the region has experienced serious issues with flooding and high-water conditions. Roads and bridges were washed out, homes and camps flooded and dams were jeopardized. more »» 
Densmore highlights day hikes
May 4, 2011 FalconGuides has published a new book about hiking in the Adirondacks written by Saranac Lake native Lisa Densmore. more »» 
Still waiting for that first whiff of spring
April 27, 2011 I am pleased to report ice-out has finally occurred. The ponds opened up last weekend. However, there are a number of local lakes that remain socked in, including many of the upper-elevation ponds. more »»
Purple ribbons highlight ash trees in danger
April 27, 2011 Groups across the Adirondack region will tie purple ribbons with informational yellow tags around select ash trees to raise awareness about the threat posed by the arrival of emerald ash borer and... more »» 
History and traditions of 46ers explored
April 20, 2011 When 19th century guide Orson “Old Mountain” Phelps would stand atop Mount Marcy, he would sometimes find standard English words inadequate to describe the inspiration and satisfaction he felt. more »» 
Not that much has changed in the last century
April 20, 2011 As I wait with increasing impatience for winter’s hardtop to lift from the local lakes and ponds, I’ve decided to drift through the dusty, musty recesses of a box of old books. more »» 
Three peaks, three states, one day
April 13, 2011 A Shelburne, Vt. resident plans to climb the highest peaks in Vermont, New York and New Hampshire within a 24-hour time period as a fundraiser for the American Diabetes Association. more »» 
Sights and sounds of spring everywhere
April 13, 2011 For the first time in many months, there is no snow blowing outside my windows as I begin this week’s column. The sun is actually shining, and there is green grass evident. more »» 
New ADK chapter puts spotlight on NPT
April 6, 2011 LAKE PLACID — Despite being a great destination for overnight backpacking trips, the Northville-Placid Trail is often overlooked by Adirondack hikers, who often favor places such as the High Peaks. more »»
Seasons blend with snow and sap
April 6, 2011 As I work on this week’s column, snow continues to fall outside of my windows. I can’t complain; it sure beats the rain. more »» |
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