When you can’t do the rock walk or find logs to use as stepping stones to navigate through muddy areas, the next best option is to embrace the mud. Trying to avoid a mud puddle by going around … more

The trees are budding, the grass is green, and birds can be heard all around. Spring is finally in full swing. While winter can be a quieter season, New York is seeing the return of its migratory … more

Air pollution occurs when pollutants from sources like cars, factories, power plants, and heating systems are released into the air. Some common air pollutants are carbon monoxide (CO), carbon … more

ONEONTA -   AThe Susquehanna Chapter of the Adirondack Mountain Club is inviting residents outdoors—with a full slate of May hikes designed for both casual walkers and more ambitious trekkers. … more

A Ruffed Grouse - commonly known as a partridge, wood chicken, thunder chicken, or drummer - steps with quiet confidence across a mossy stone in the Red Kill Valley near Fleischmanns, making its … more

As we look forward to the warming temperatures and springtime activities, let’s also think about how we can keep our air clean so we can all enjoy it. One way to do this is to abide by the annual … more

Did you know that sanitizing your bird feeder helps limit the spread of disease? It is good practice to clean your bird feeders regularly. Several diseases are commonly spread at bird feeders. … more

International Bat Day is a great time to appreciate New York’s nine bat species. When spring temperatures become warm enough, bats will leave their hibernation sites and may be seen flying in … more

It’s trout season. Things are lining up to get out there and enjoy the great outdoors. The wood ducks are back and I’ve heard some peepers. Soon white suckers will start to spawn up in our … more

MyCoast NY is a public web tool where you can contribute and access photos of flooding, shoreline change, and storm damage from anywhere in the state. When you submit a photo, it is automatically … more

The next meeting of The Dave Brandt Chapter of Trout Unlimited will be held on Monday, April 13 at the 6th Ward Athletic Club, in Oneonta. This meeting will be our chapter’s annual fly-tying … more

The 22-year-old Catskill Mountain Club, a grassroots nonprofit dedicated to hiking, paddling, and biking, is rolling out its April schedule of member-led adventures. In addition to outdoor … more