What's Your Nature?

Become a Nature Up North explorer to share your encounters with wild things and wild places in New York's North Country. Post your wildlife sightings, landscape shots, photos from your outings, and even your organization's events!

Waterlily in Utowana Lake

Paddling along I glimpsed the simple beauty of a single flower.

2023 Calendar Submissions Are Open!

September 8th through October 23rd

Calling all North Country nature photographers!

Tree Sign Language: Early Fall Color

Deciduous trees, ice-cream stands, and marinas close each fall for the same reason: as daylight dwindles and cold creeps in, they become less profitable. When income dips down to equal the cost of doing business, a wise proprietor will turn out the lights and lock the doors until spring.

North Country Summer: A Photo Essay

Do you know which nature center in the North Country is home to this (and other) spooky and beautiful tree carvings?