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Recreation

Last Unprotected Shoreline of Thirteenth Lake Protected

December 31, 2020 by Editorial Staff 2 Comments

Thirteenth Lake by Susie Runyon The Adirondack Land Trust has conserved the last unprotected shoreline on Thirteenth Lake, a headwater of the Upper Hudson River and the largest water body surrounded by the Siamese Ponds Wilderness.

The lake is located in the Adirondack Park in Johnsburg, Warren County. [Read more…] about Last Unprotected Shoreline of Thirteenth Lake Protected

Filed Under: Adirondacks & NNY, Nature, Recreation Tagged With: Adirondack Land Trust, camping, conservation, fish, Fisheries, fishing, hiking, Johnsburg, nature, Siamese Ponds Wilderness, Thirteenth Lake, Wildlife

Rediscovering An Ancient Adirondack Survey Monument

December 29, 2020 by Noel Sherry 7 Comments

C1 Colvin's TwnShp 42-41 Corner MapRight out of college as a Civil Engineer, Frank Tweedy spent four seasons as part of Verplanck Colvin’s Southwest Division, producing six  topographically accurate maps of the Beaver River basin and the important Totten and Crossfield Tract border with Brown’s Tract.

His maps and field books received high marks from his boss, and they recorded several moments of exciting discovery on his part, first as he closed ranks with the Eastern Division crew, completing a survey Line from Lowville to Lake Champlain; and then with shouts of victory at finding “The Great Corner” of Totten & Crossfield’s million-acre land Purchase. [Read more…] about Rediscovering An Ancient Adirondack Survey Monument

Filed Under: Adirondacks & NNY, History, Nature, Recreation Tagged With: Brown's Tract, hiking, John Brown Tract, nature, surveying, Totten Crossfield Tract, Twitchell Lake, Verplanck Colvin, Wildlife

Plans To Expand NYS Greenway Trails; Comments Sought

December 29, 2020 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

greenway trail courtesy decState Parks has released a draft plan on future development of the statewide system of non-motorized multi-use trails, also known as greenway trails. [Read more…] about Plans To Expand NYS Greenway Trails; Comments Sought

Filed Under: Adirondacks & NNY, Capital-Saratoga, Hudson Valley - Catskills, Mohawk Valley, Nature, New York City, Recreation, Western NY Tagged With: bicycling, DEC, hiking, Tourism

Ring in 2021 with First Day Hikes

December 28, 2020 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

first day hike imageFirst Day Hikes will again be taking place at State parks, historic sites, wildlife areas, trails and public lands on January 1st, although with some limitations due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. [Read more…] about Ring in 2021 with First Day Hikes

Filed Under: Adirondacks & NNY, Capital-Saratoga, Hudson Valley - Catskills, Mohawk Valley, Nature, New York City, Recreation, Western NY Tagged With: DEC, hiking, nature, Wildlife

2,200 Acres Protected In Split Rock Wildway, Eastern Adirondacks

December 22, 2020 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

Bar MH Timber property courtesy Open Space InstituteThe Open Space Institute (OSI) has announced the permanent protection of forested land in the Towns of Chesterfield and Lewis in Essex County. [Read more…] about 2,200 Acres Protected In Split Rock Wildway, Eastern Adirondacks

Filed Under: Adirondacks & NNY, Nature, Recreation Tagged With: Champlain Valley, conservation, Eagle Mountain Wilderness Preserve, High Peaks, hiking, nature, Open Space Institute, Split Rock Wildway, Taylor Pond Wild Forest, Wildlife

State Seeks To Expand Artificial Reef Network

December 21, 2020 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

Blackfish and black sea bass viewed by scuba diver at Moriches Reef by Rob SchepisThe New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has released a permit application to expand seven of the State’s 12 existing artificial reef sites and create four new sites. The application is now up for public review and comment. [Read more…] about State Seeks To Expand Artificial Reef Network

Filed Under: Nature, New York City, Recreation Tagged With: fish, Fisheries, nature

DEC Conservation Partnership Program Grant Awardees

December 20, 2020 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

DEC LogoNew York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has announced more than $2.2 million in Conservation Partnership Program grants for 50 not-for-profit land trusts across the state. [Read more…] about DEC Conservation Partnership Program Grant Awardees

Filed Under: Adirondacks & NNY, Capital-Saratoga, Hudson Valley - Catskills, Mohawk Valley, Nature, New York City, Recreation, Western NY Tagged With: Climate Change, conservation, DEC, environment, Environmental Protection Fund, Grants, hiking, local farms, Tourism, water quality

Friluftsliv: Fresh Air Life

December 19, 2020 by Guest Contributor Leave a Comment

winter provided by LPLCThis year, so many of us have turned to the outdoors. From porches to backcountry wilderness experiences, being in nature has offered a safe respite during these uncertain times.

As the weather turns colder and snow starts to fall, many may think their time outside is over until spring. However, with a shift in mindset and gear, you may be on the brink of discovering your favorite season outside. [Read more…] about Friluftsliv: Fresh Air Life

Filed Under: Adirondacks & NNY, Capital-Saratoga, Hudson Valley - Catskills, Mohawk Valley, Nature, New York City, Recreation, Western NY Tagged With: Cross-Country Skiing, hiking, Lake Placid Land Conservancy, snowshoeing, winter

What Do Fisheries Staff Do During Winter?

December 17, 2020 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

DEC Fisheries staff conductiong ice fishing surveysThe job of DEC’s Fisheries staff does not end in the winter.

Technicians are busy maintaining equipment and replenishing supplies needed for the next field season. That means everything from repairing boats and electrofishing gear, to tackling the never-ending job of building and repairing nets, to ordering replacements for holey waders. They also assist biologists with aging fish scales and finalizing field data. [Read more…] about What Do Fisheries Staff Do During Winter?

Filed Under: Adirondacks & NNY, Capital-Saratoga, Hudson Valley - Catskills, Mohawk Valley, Nature, New York City, Recreation, Western NY Tagged With: DEC, fish, Fisheries, fishing, ice fishing, nature, Wildlife

Gift Ideas For Traditional Field Sports Enthusiasts

December 16, 2020 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

dec trail supporter patchHere are some holiday gift ideas for traditional field sports enthusiasts. [Read more…] about Gift Ideas For Traditional Field Sports Enthusiasts

Filed Under: Adirondacks & NNY, Capital-Saratoga, Hudson Valley - Catskills, Mohawk Valley, Nature, New York City, Recreation, Western NY Tagged With: Christmas, DEC, fishing, Gift Ideas, Holidays, hunting, nature, Wildlife

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