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Lake Placid Land Conservancy

Lake Placid Land Conservancy Earns Accreditation

February 26, 2021 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

View of Giant Mountain from LPLC's Deer Brook Preserve, Keene ValleyThe Land Trust Accreditation Commission, an independent program of the Land Trust Alliance, has awarded the Lake Placid Land Conservancy accredited status.

The accreditation seal represents their commitment to meeting national quality standards for permanently protecting important natural places in the Adirondacks. [Read more…] about Lake Placid Land Conservancy Earns Accreditation

Filed Under: Adirondacks & NNY, Nature, Recreation Tagged With: conservation, Lake Placid, Lake Placid Land Conservancy

A Trip to John Brown’s Farm Near Lake Placid

February 23, 2021 by Guest Contributor Leave a Comment

John Brown statueA few weeks ago, on a snowy and cold Sunday, I decided to take a trip to a place in North Elba that I have been meaning to visit since I first moved to Lake Placid – John Brown Farm, the last home of the nineteenth century abolitionist. [Read more…] about A Trip to John Brown’s Farm Near Lake Placid

Filed Under: Adirondacks & NNY, History Tagged With: John Brown, John Brown SHS, Lake Placid, Lake Placid Land Conservancy

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

A Mountaintop Plaque Recalls Teenage Adventurer Esther McComb

October 23, 2020 by Guest Contributor Leave a Comment

Esther Mountain plaque provided by LPLC“For The Sheer Joy Of Climbing”

These words will likely sound familiar to anyone who has undertaken the journey to become a 46er, as they are inscribed on a plaque at the summit of Esther Mountain, High Peak #28. The plaque was placed on the summit in 1939 by The Adirondack 46ers to honor “the indomitable spirit” of the peak’s namesake, Esther McComb. [Read more…] about A Mountaintop Plaque Recalls Teenage Adventurer Esther McComb

Filed Under: Adirondacks & NNY, Recreation Tagged With: 46ers, High Peaks, hiking, Lake Placid, Lake Placid Land Conservancy

Adirondack Survey Markers: A Conservation Minute

August 28, 2020 by Guest Contributor Leave a Comment

On many hikes, I never truly feel like I have reached the summit of a peak until I’ve found a tiny metal disc set into the rock.

These small plates of metal are called survey markers, or benchmarks, and they are put in place by surveyors to mark important points on the Earth’s surface. [Read more…] about Adirondack Survey Markers: A Conservation Minute

Filed Under: Adirondacks & NNY, Capital-Saratoga, History, Nature, Recreation Tagged With: Catamount Mountain, Environmental History, High Peaks, hiking, Lake Placid Land Conservancy, Maps, nature, surveying, Verplanck Colvin, Wildlife

Conservation Minute: Caring About Cairns

August 5, 2020 by Guest Contributor Leave a Comment

Cairns at Three Sisters Preserve trailheadIf you’ve spent any time on trails, particularly on rocky mountain tops or in desert-like environments, you’ve likely come across a cairn.

Cairns are officially-created rock piles that mark a trail. They are often used in areas where there is little vegetation to attach traditional trail markers or paint blazes.

In the Adirondacks, cairns are found most often at higher elevations above tree line. They are extremely important for helping hikers navigate trails and to protect sensitive alpine vegetation by guiding hikers to the most durable surfaces. [Read more…] about Conservation Minute: Caring About Cairns

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

Placid Land Conservancy Seeking Land Trust Accreditation

May 17, 2020 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

Lake Placid Land Conservancy logoLake Placid Land Conservancy has announced it is applying for accreditation. The land trust accreditation program recognizes land conservation organizations that meet national quality standards for protecting important natural places and working lands forever.

A public comment period is now open. [Read more…] about Placid Land Conservancy Seeking Land Trust Accreditation

Filed Under: Adirondacks & NNY, Nature Tagged With: conservation, Lake Placid, Lake Placid Land Conservancy

Conservation Minute: The Art of Nature Journaling

March 31, 2020 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

White Oak sketch provided by Lake Placid Land ConservancyThere are numerous physical and mental benefits of exploring and connecting with nature. Often though, we are so eager to get on the trail and reach a destination, that we miss the details along the path – and the details can often make the journey more meaningful.

One way to help slow your pace and deepen your connection with nature is to start a journal. Nature journaling requires you to take pause, observe the wildlife, plants, or scenery around you, and record what you see through a combination of notes and sketches. [Read more…] about Conservation Minute: The Art of Nature Journaling

Filed Under: Adirondacks & NNY, Arts, Capital-Saratoga, Hudson Valley - Catskills, Mohawk Valley, Nature, New York City, Recreation, Western NY Tagged With: Lake Placid, Lake Placid Land Conservancy, nature, Wildlife

Enjoying Nature from Indoors

March 28, 2020 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

felted wood duck courtesy Kerry CrowningshieldAs we navigate the uncertainty surrounding the spread of COVID-19, Lake Placid Land Conservancy (LPLC) has offered some suggestions on ways to enjoy the outdoors from inside your own home or yard.

[Read more…] about Enjoying Nature from Indoors

Filed Under: Adirondacks & NNY, Arts, Capital-Saratoga, Hudson Valley - Catskills, Mohawk Valley, Nature, New York City, Recreation, Western NY Tagged With: Lake Placid Land Conservancy, nature, Public Health, Wildlife

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