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Laurentian Weekend Hike 2026
Join Nature Up North staff on a beginner hike at Hart's Falls Preserve starting at 9am. We'll begin by walking through the preserve's lovely open field and talking about some native plant species before venturing into the woods and heading to a stunning waterfall. Here, we'll discuss the geology of the county and how geology, hydrology, and time work together to create unique landscape features!
Spotted Salamander at Cranberry Lake
Found my first Spotted Salamander while searching logs for amphibians this summer!
Walk on the golf course
I was walking on the golf course with some of my friends at sunset, and we saw many frogs around!
Northern Leopard Frog
Spotted a few Northern Leopard Frogs on a walk down the Kip trail, but this one was kind enough to pose for a picture! It's always exciting to see these colorful, patterned amphibians.
Monarch butterfly on campus
I was walking back from class past the Sullivan student center at St. Lawrence University and a monarch butterfly flew across the walkway! I wondered if it was time for their migration although im not too familiar with their migration patterns
Great Blue Heron Fishing on the Bank
As I was kayaking on the Oswegatchie River, I encountered a great blue heron scouting its next meal. It moved slowly upriver on the sandy bank, with its eyes on the water, seemingly undisturbed by my kayak. Excuse the poor photo quality - this is a screenshot of a video!
White Admiral Butterfly (Cliff Mtn.)
Saw a beautiful White Admiral on the trail up Cliff Mountain, just below the summit!
Loon Trout Lake
We set out from a friends camp in a canoe hoping to see loons. They did not disappoint. This one even posed in nearly perfect light.