Natural History
Adirondack Museum with Friends
16Aug2016
Author:RaChelle HosleyFun with Friends
There is so much to do here in the Adirondacks, what better way to experience it than with friends??
I love getting a few friends together to go for a hike, take a boat ride, pack a...
Birding Through Northern Hamilton County
10Aug2016
Author:Alan BelfordStarting At Sabattis Bog
I had work to do in the middle of the Adirondacks the other week, and so Wren and I began our trip by birding our way south through northern Hamilton County. We started at...
Exploring the Sacandaga River
07Aug2016
Author:Alan BelfordBirding as I Paddled
I really enjoy paddling the Sacandaga River out of Speculator, so when Wren and I were there recently I made sure we took advantage of the opportunity to do so. We pushed off...
DEC announces new Adirondack Scat Challenge
31Mar2016
Author:ADK BloggerNature enthusiasts will have their eyes on the ground this summer.
On April 1, officials with the state Department of Environmental Conservation announced a new plan — the Adirondack Scat Challenge...
Hiking Bald Mountain
08Nov2015
Author:Alan BelfordAn easy hike with a splendid view
Located a short distance west of the Hamilton-Herkimer County border, Bald Mountain (also known as Rondaxe Mountain, which is frankly a more interesting name) is a...
Exploring the Moose River Plains
07Nov2015
Author:Alan BelfordAn Early Start on a Cool Morning
After a pleasant night camping, Wren and I headed into the Moose River Plains fairly early in the morning to look for wildlife. The long, winding road cut us through...
Paddling and Camping at Cedar River Flow
06Nov2015
Author:Alan BelfordSo Beautiful You Can't Stay Indoors!
With the weather so unseasonably warm this week, I couldn't resist the urge to be outside exploring with Wren at my side. After winding our way down through...
Paddling the Sacandaga River Out of Speculator
13Oct2015
Author:Alan BelfordA Nice Walk Before Our Paddle
In the heart of the Adirondacks, the Sacandaga River out of Speculator offers a great marsh to explore for both paddlers and birders alike, and I was excited for the...
Surf-Turf-n-Sky: Good Luck for Great Paddling, Hiking & Birding
03Oct2015
Author:Alan BelfordStarting with a Hike
Wren and I were out looking for a short hike and paddle the other week and I decided that Good Luck Lake and the West Branch of the Sacandaga River might fit the bill. The...
Paddling Round Lake
24Sep2015
Author:Alan BelfordSunny Paddling Weather!
Our warm weather of late has made for terrific paddling in the southern Adirondacks, and Wren and I took advantage of it to enjoy some time birding on Round Lake this past...
