The stump is cleanly cut. A splash of wood chips fan out alongside in the snow. There are no footprints. No tire tracks. It's as if Paul Bunyon used his razor to nip an errant whisker. Such is the precision and skill of logging today. The logger who cut in our woods recently … [Read more...] about Clean Cut
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Lake Champlain Winterscapes
Our majestic stretch of "the greatest lake" has been frozen for the better part of a week now, and stunning Lake Champlain winterscapes are beginning to crop up on Facebook and Twitter. That adventure-inducing panorama above was photographed by Essex resident Andy MacDougal on … [Read more...] about Lake Champlain Winterscapes
Kalil’s Upstate Outfitters
Kalil's Upstate Outfitters is located in Lake Placid, NY and provides guided fly fishing and instruction services throughout the Adirondacks and High Peaks Region. Enjoy a guided trip to a river or stream for a half-day, full day, or weekend! All ages and skill levels are welcome … [Read more...] about Kalil’s Upstate Outfitters
Winter Break Camp at Pok-O-MacCready Outdoor Education Center
The Pok-O-MacCready Outdoor Education Center is once again hosting its famous Winter Break Camp! This day camp will run from 8AM-5PM from Monday, February 16th – Friday, February 20th. Children are not required to sign up for all 5 days, although they may want to if they want … [Read more...] about Winter Break Camp at Pok-O-MacCready Outdoor Education Center
Winter Logging
It's a winter morning, six AM, very cold, minus eight. In the pre-dawn darkness, the house is still, but I awake to an odd hum. I listen for a bit. It's not coming from within the house. It's outside. After 23 years as owners of 60 acres of land we decided to have it logged. … [Read more...] about Winter Logging