Wildway Passage Trail with moonlight sparkling on new snow. A rustling wind whipping through the treetops as the temperature dropped. Nine nighttime hikers toasty warm marveling at the luminescent snow-covered trees. Posing for a picture with moon above, photographer on the snow … [Read more...] about Moonlight Hiking Fun on Wildway Passage Trail
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2014 Grand Hike Retrospective
With the "Blizzard of 2015" already waning, my mind turns to sunnier spring days in the Champlain Valley. In case you need a little pick-me-up to encourage you through the frosty, windy days of late January, I'm passing along some photographs that I took during the 2014 Grand … [Read more...] about 2014 Grand Hike Retrospective
Upcoming Essex Events 1/25-2/1
Learn about the events happening in and around Essex, NY! Check out the schedule below created from the Essex Calendar of Events to see what's coming up this week! Click on the link to Essex, NY Calendar to learn more about a particular event. Monday, January 26, 2014 Blood … [Read more...] about Upcoming Essex Events 1/25-2/1
Winter Hiking and Other Events
I received an email today extolling the virtues of hiking the Beaver Flow Trail in the snow. Winter trails are pretty amazing—nearly all are cleared of the snow-fallen branches so enjoy and let us know of any problem areas. Most trails have room for parking and if you get to one … [Read more...] about Winter Hiking and Other Events
Moonlight Hike Fun
The falling snow was a special feature during last Saturday’s moonlight hike when our small group of intrepid hikers hiked to the lean-to on the Blueberry Hill Trails. Flashlights? No way! The moon brightened the overcast sky and snowy white slopes so we charted our way perfectly … [Read more...] about Moonlight Hike Fun