"Many of us gaze into the woods and wonder if anything is staring back. Most of the time, it's likely a tiny bird in a far off tree, but according to new reports, cougars still lurk within the Adirondack Park. Cougars, also known as mountain lions or the "ghost cat," are … [Read more...] about Have You Seen A Cougar In the Adirondacks? (Adirondack.net)
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Adirondack Trail to Be Added to National Scenic Trail (Adirondack.net)
Existing and emerging trails in the Adirondacks are being added to what will become the longest hiking trail in the entire country. The North Country Scenic Trail, which will run from Crown Point in the Adirondacks all the way through North Dakota, has been in the works since … [Read more...] about Adirondack Trail to Be Added to National Scenic Trail (Adirondack.net)
You Found A Baby Animal: Now What? (The Adirondack Almanack)
"Spring is here, which means baby season! Most mammals and birds in the northern hemisphere, are born in Spring to allow them time to mature physically before Winter, giving them a shot at survival, and many of us will find baby animals in our yards, or while hiking. What should … [Read more...] about You Found A Baby Animal: Now What? (The Adirondack Almanack)
Grange to Host Wild Crafting and Cooking Class
The Whallonsburg Grange Hall will present a workshop covering the basics of identifying, sustainably harvesting, and cooking with roughly a dozen wild spring edibles. The course will include a field portion and a kitchen portion, beginning with a hunt for nearby wild foods. … [Read more...] about Grange to Host Wild Crafting and Cooking Class
Gov. Cuomo Signs Off on Boreas Ponds Tract Acquisition (The Sun)
Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced on Tuesday the completion of the Boreas Ponds Tract acquisition to the state’s land holdings. With a shimmering Elk Lake framed by a ring of spruce trees as a backdrop, Cuomo formally announced the completion of the largest addition to the … [Read more...] about Gov. Cuomo Signs Off on Boreas Ponds Tract Acquisition (The Sun)