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The Inevitable First Frost

September 23, 2023 by Tom Kalinowski Leave a Comment

First FrostIt is inevitable. Regardless of how nice the summer has been, a time comes in September when the first frost of the season coats every exposed surface with a layer of ice crystals and brings about the official end of the growing season. [Read more…] about The Inevitable First Frost

Filed Under: Food, Nature Tagged With: amphibians, fall, frogs, gardening, insects, snakes, weather

Campers Struck by Lightning in the Adirondacks

August 9, 2023 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

first responders to the lightning strike incident at Follensby Clear Pond in August 2023On Friday, August 4th at about 1 pm, while patrolling the Follensby Clear Pond boat launch in the Village of Saranac Lake in the Adirondacks, New York State Forest Ranger Adams heard sirens approaching and saw a Tupper Lake Volunteer Fire Department Truck pull into the boat launch. [Read more…] about Campers Struck by Lightning in the Adirondacks

Filed Under: Adirondacks & NNY, Recreation Tagged With: Adirondacks, Follensby Clear Pond, Franklin County, Saranac Lake, Search and Rescue, weather

Bear Mountain State Park, Appalachian Trail Remain Closed 4 Weeks After Storm

August 7, 2023 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

Bear Mountain State Park Road damaged by July 9 2023 stormBear Mountain State Park is closed due to damage from a heavy rainstorm and flash floods on Sunday, July 9th. The storm’s epicenter landed near West Point, NY, where as much as 9 inches of rain fell in less than six hours – an unprecedented amount that overwhelmed local infrastructure and landscapes.

There was tragic loss of life and destruction in nearby towns, and the floods caused significant damage in nearby Palisades Parks and closed the Appalachian Trail. [Read more…] about Bear Mountain State Park, Appalachian Trail Remain Closed 4 Weeks After Storm

Filed Under: Hudson Valley - Catskills, Nature, Recreation Tagged With: Appalachian Trail, Bear Mountain State Park, Climate Change, DEC, floods, Fort Montgomery, Harriman State Park, hiking, natural disasters, OPRHP, Orange County, Palisades Parks Conservancy, Putnam County, Queensboro Lake, Search and Rescue, State Parks, Storm King Mountain State Park, Trailside Zoo, weather, West Point

Swimmers & Anglers: Give Trout A Break In This Summer’s Heat

July 22, 2023 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

rock dam in stream (DEC)You know who isn’t a huge fan of summer? Trout. Summer heat waves impose serious stress and can even cause death. Trout and salmon that are already heat-stressed may not recover after being caught and released.

You can help these fish survive the summer by following a few simple tips: [Read more…] about Swimmers & Anglers: Give Trout A Break In This Summer’s Heat

Filed Under: Nature, Recreation Tagged With: Climate Change, fish, Fisheries, fishing, Summer, swimming, Trout, weather

Hikers Advised to Avoid High-Elevation Trails and Trails that Cross Rivers and Streams

July 14, 2023 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

Storm damage in the Central Adirondacks on Rte 28 and 20 between Blue Mountain Lake and Long Lake (courtesy Protect the Adirondacks)The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has issued a high-water advisory following recent heavy rains and is urging hikers to postpone hikes near waterways and on high-elevation trails. DEC advises hikers on how to recreate safely and reduce negative impacts on trails to help protect natural resources throughout the Adirondack Park during this time. [Read more…] about Hikers Advised to Avoid High-Elevation Trails and Trails that Cross Rivers and Streams

Filed Under: Adirondacks & NNY, Nature, Recreation Tagged With: Adirondacks, alpine ecology, camping, Climate Change, DEC, floods, hiking, trails, weather

A Tornado in Schenectady, 1847

June 18, 2023 by Guest Contributor Leave a Comment

Tornado at Schenectady from the Cohoes Advertiser August 31, 1847TORNADO AT SCHENECTADY. On Saturday last [August 28, 1847], about four o’clock in the afternoon, Schenectady was visited by a phenomenon unusual in these high latitudes. Gentlemen who witnessed its inception, relate that a heavy storm seemed gathering over the high grounds which bound the city on the East, when suddenly large clouds were seen to rush towards each other from opposite directions with amazing velocity. [Read more…] about A Tornado in Schenectady, 1847

Filed Under: Capital-Saratoga, History, Mohawk Valley, Nature Tagged With: Erie Canal, Mohawk River, natural disasters, Rexford, Schenectady, Schenectady County, Union College, weather

How Animals Stay Warm In Winter

March 18, 2023 by Guest Contributor 2 Comments

red fox in its winter coat courtesy Wikimedia user Lvaughn7To survive the cold of winter, some animals take advantage of protected habitats, such as wooded areas or under a blanket of insulating snow. Ruffed grouse, for example, fly into piles of loose snow and create roosting cavities to rest in when not foraging. Mice and other small mammals remain active in tunnels under the snow. [Read more…] about How Animals Stay Warm In Winter

Filed Under: Nature Tagged With: birds, coyotes, dogs, fox, Science, small mammals, snow, waterfowl, weather, whitetail deer, Wildlife, winter, wolves

Icicles, Snow Doughnuts, and Hair Ice

February 24, 2023 by Guest Contributor 1 Comment

bulbous icicles hang from a branch over a river courtesy Wikimedia user Matthew.kowal A few winters ago, I snowshoed along a trail that led below a series of cliffs with rows of huge, hanging icicles. These icicles were up to 40 feet long, with colors ranging from blue-green to yellowish-brown. In some spots, the icicles extended from clifftop to base, forming thick columns of ice. This spectacular display was created by water from melting snow and underground seeps dripping off the cliffs, refreezing, and building up over time. Minerals leached out of rock and soil can contribute to the colors of icicles. [Read more…] about Icicles, Snow Doughnuts, and Hair Ice

Filed Under: Nature Tagged With: ice, snow, weather, winter

Avalanche Warning Issued For Adirondack Mountains

February 22, 2023 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

Avalanche anatomy illustration courtesy T3 AdventuresThe New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has issued an avalanche warning, advising backcountry downhill skiers, snowboarders, and all outdoor adventurers who may traverse slides or steep, open terrain in the High Peaks region of the Adirondacks to be aware of and prepared for avalanche conditions.

Several avalanches have been reported in the High Peaks over recent weeks. Forecast weather will exacerbate existing conditions, making them even more prone to sliding. [Read more…] about Avalanche Warning Issued For Adirondack Mountains

Filed Under: Adirondacks & NNY, Nature, Recreation Tagged With: Adirondacks, Avalanches, backcountry skiing, DEC, Essex County, Hamilton County, High Peaks, skiing, snow, snowboarding, snowshoeing, Snowy Mountain, weather

Historic Snowstorms of Central New York

January 12, 2023 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

CNY Snowstorm book front coverCentral New York is renowned as one of the snowiest regions in the world. In the past, major snowstorms have crippled cities, towns, and farming country for weeks at a time.

From the Lake Ontario port in Oswego to the busy streets of Syracuse and Utica, every community in the region has found themselves buried from brutal snowstorms. [Read more…] about Historic Snowstorms of Central New York

Filed Under: Books, Events, History, Mohawk Valley, Western NY Tagged With: Disaster Management, Lake Ontario, natural disasters, Oneida County History Center, Oswego, snow, Syracuse, Utica, weather

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