Click the play button above to learn about our native Adirondack mink population (American mink Neovison vison) in another informative installment from Ed Kanze and mountainlake.org If you have the privilege of getting close to a mink, it'll stink. But don't let the smell scare … [Read more...] about Stinky Mink
Borderless North
Snow Goose Migration
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bkUgs3A4sYQ I really enjoyed Eve Ticknor's Snow Geese post last week. I loved her photographs first and foremost because I have hoped to witness the Snow Goose migration ever since moving to Essex back in 2006. But so far, no dice. I’ve never had … [Read more...] about Snow Goose Migration
Discover the Staghorn Sumac
When I hear someone talking about sumac I, and I think many people, think of the poisonous variety that can be very irritating for our skin. It surprised me to learn that there were many other species of this plant, including sumac with edible components! It was the video above … [Read more...] about Discover the Staghorn Sumac
PBS Filming at The Crux
The Crux Champlain Valley Climbing Center located in Willsboro, NY, has a special announcement to make about an exciting project! We have a great opportunity on Saturday to promote The Crux and get our name out to the local and regional community. Mountain Lake PBS will be at … [Read more...] about PBS Filming at The Crux
Native American Basketmaking
"Basketmaking keeps Native American artist in touch with ancestors," an interview by Paul Larson from Borderless North this past January 18, 2013, gives insight into a contemporary artist using old techniques to create traditional yet innovative … [Read more...] about Native American Basketmaking