Channeling Kevin Costner from Field of Dreams... What compelled me to drop nearly everything in my life, grab a shovel, and clear a rink of ice in Whallons Bay on Lake Champlain the weekend after a big snowstorm? No whispers from the pine trees, but I believe it could have been … [Read more...] about If You Clear It They Will Come: Skating on Lake Champlain
Outdoors
Help CATS with Wadhams-to-Whallonsburg Trail
Imagine: You and some friends are at Dogwood Bakery in Wadhams. You stash a few more cookies in your pack and head out for the Field and Forest Trail to enjoy a wonderful three-hour hike to Whallonsburg. You hop in the car you left there, return to Wadhams and revel in the kind … [Read more...] about Help CATS with Wadhams-to-Whallonsburg Trail
Winter Moorings
Well, it's that time of the year again, time to pull our boats out, drain the bilges, and secure our moorings before the ice carries them away. It can't be ignored. If you do nothing, ice can grab your mooring ball and drag the entire rig into deep water, bye bye. In the photo … [Read more...] about Winter Moorings
Winter’s Last Hurrah?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Km6X0RfM744 Winter? Again? I'll admit it. I was really ready for spring. I've been taking walks each day, even when it rained, watching the bulbs green fuses rising magically from the decayed leaves. I've been inspecting buds on the lilac … [Read more...] about Winter’s Last Hurrah?
Ice Fishing Safety
Ice fishing is a popular social and solitary winter pastime in the North Country. Know the locations, regulations, and ice safety before venturing out! The most important information you need to know when ice fishing are the safety precautions! Falling through the ice can … [Read more...] about Ice Fishing Safety