Wonderful view of Adirondack sunset behind Essex, New York photographed by @dominiquepowers on April 23, 2016 at 05:50PM and viewable on Instagram. (Share YOUR Essex, New York social media sighting!) … [Read more...] about Adirondack Sunset (Instagram)
Adirondack Mountains
The Dangerous Work Of Adirondack Forest Rangers (Adirondack Almanac)
Forest Rangers are often thought to have an idyllic profession and it is an exceptional job, but not without risks. The terrain is often difficult and assistance hours away. For example, during the recent recovery of hiker Hua Davis on MacNaughton, a Forest Ranger was … [Read more...] about The Dangerous Work Of Adirondack Forest Rangers (Adirondack Almanac)
Hiking the Jay Mountain Range
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZKIzW1A6nDs As the weekend approached, we kept and eye on the weather as this usually has an influence on the type of activity we plan. For this particular weekend, the forecast called for 70 degrees and sun, so we had plenty of options to choose … [Read more...] about Hiking the Jay Mountain Range
The Wildfire Next Time
We may not need to brace ourselves for “The Big One”, as do San Francisco and Sanford & Son, but we should prepare for worsening disturbances. Wildfire can be a natural disturbance of unpredictably enhancing qualities; but in a climate chaos century, in a fragmented … [Read more...] about The Wildfire Next Time
Wildway Overlook Trail
These photographs were taken on the Champlain Area Trails Wildway Overlook trail early in the morning on Wednesday, June 10, 2015. The trail is a short one mile or so from Brookfield Road in the town of Essex, New York. It is an amazing view of the great diversity we have in the … [Read more...] about Wildway Overlook Trail