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Coney Mountain - Tupper Lake
Saturday (3/9) was probably the nicest day of the year so far, and we took advantage of it and snowshoed up Coney Mt. This is one of the Tupper Lake Triad and offers some of the best views around, for a short 2.3 mile hike (round trip). There is still a lot of snow in the woods, but the trail is well packed -snowshoes or micro-spikes are definitely recommended. If you are going for the winter patch, there is only a few days left. (ends March 19).
Angel Slides
A great day in the Adirondacks! Complete with a few layers of ice crust, a long flat ski out, and a lot of accidental bushwhacking. Probably the deepest snow I've ever skied in the New England backcountry.
Goodman Mt
Still plenty of snow left for snowshoeing on Goodman. This is on of the Tupper Lake triad peaks. 3.4 miles round trip, with great views of Coney Mt and Horseshoe lake.
Mark Manske Book Signing, Massena Nature Center
Mark Manske will be signing copies of his new book, “The Great Snowy Owl Caper,” at Nicandri Nature Center Sunday, March 10, from 3-4:30 p.m. He will answer questions about local birds of prey. Books will be on sale for $12 at the signing. Manske gives many presentations on birds of prey throughout the North Country. He owns Adirondack Raptors, an education and research business.
Climate Action Vigil (1st Fridays)
Everyone is welcome to join this peaceful climate change vigil in downtown Canton. Starting today, this vigil will be a monthly gathering space to call attention to the urgent need to prevent and mitigate the effects of climate change. The aim of the vigil is to raise the level of discussion on climate change and promote solutions for a sustainable environment in the North Country.
All ages welcome.
Cascade Ice Dance (WI4) in Cascade Pass
Cascade Ice Dance is a Don Mellor first ascent from awhile back. It offers aesthetic and interesting climbing and a mixed start if the ice doesn't touch down as with our trip. Devin Farkas, Kennedy Quigg and I tackled it before heading downstream to another climb. This was well worth the effort.
Beaver narrows trail -Wolf Lake state forest
A frigid and snowy day made it tough, but this is always a favorite hike. A nice fire at the lean-to warmed things up.
Snowshoeing the James C. Frenette Sr. recreational trails- Tupper Lake
A sunny Sunday made for a fine day of snowshoeing at the James C. Frenette Sr. recreational trails, in Tupper lake. This is on the north side of Mt Morris, below the Big Tupper ski slopes. The original NYS fire tower is visible from Cranberry pond. Today it serves as an antennae tower. The groomed trails are a nice change of pace. It's well worth your time to give these trails a visit.
Tooley Pond Mountain sunrise
It was a chilly 9 below zero morning, but the full moon and clear skies made for an amazing sunrise. And now the trail is broke, so check it out for yourself.
North Country Voices: Mark Berninghausen
Mark Berninghausen owns Squeak Creek Apiaries in Brasher Falls, where he raises bees for their pollination services and produces honey. We had the opportunity to talk to him about bee keeping in the North Country.
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