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An Old Rusty Trap
This winter Nature Up North is featuring a Winter Ecology Series, in which St. Lawrence University students in Dr. Karl McKnight's Winter Ecology course share their observations from a weekly field trip to Glenmeal State Forest in Pierrepont. We hope you enjoy their accounts from days spent in the woods examining the fascinating ways plants and animals endure the North Country winter.
By James Chandler
13 February 2014
Fresh Powder, New Tracks
This winter Nature Up North is featuring a Winter Ecology Series, in which St. Lawrence University students in Dr. Karl McKnight's Winter Ecology course share their observations from a weekly field trip to Glenmeal State Forest in Pierrepont. We lost much of our snow last week, but hope you enjoy this account from the snowstorm in early February.
Fight Those Late Winter Blues
Has winter weather got you down? Do you find yourself daydreaming about warm spring days? North Country folks may be known to embrace winter, but even the hardiest among us aren’t immune to the late winter doldrums. Fortunately for us, a growing body of evidence suggests that the cure for cabin fever may be just outside our (frosted) windows, in the snowy fields and forests across the North Country.
Tracking, Trees, and Tranquility: An Afternoon in Glenmeal
This winter Nature Up North is featuring a Winter Ecology Series, in which St. Lawrence University students in Dr. Karl McKnight's Winter Ecology course share their observations from a weekly field trip to Glenmeal State Forest in Pierrepont. We hope you enjoy their accounts from days spent in the woods examining the fascinating ways plants and animals endure the North Country winter.
By Samantha Haab
First Day of Class
This winter Nature Up North is featuring a Winter Ecology Series, in which St. Lawrence University students in Dr. Karl McKnight's Winter Ecology course share their observations from a weekly field trip to Glenmeal State Forest in Pierrepont. We hope you enjoy their accounts from days spent in the woods examining the fascinating ways plants and animals endure the North Country winter.
By Addie Peterson
Walking in a North Country Winter Wonderland
As temperatures creep back to the 20s and 30s, I can’t picture a better way to enjoy the weather than hiking around the North Country. Whether you head to the Adirondacks or stay closer to home, the experience is 100% worthwhile.
Winter hiking on St. Regis
While technically it isn't winter, the peak of St. Regis seemed pretty wintery to me. Such a nice winter hike for those who aren't quite ready to tackle the iced over high peaks!
Osgood Pond
Starting at Church Pond, we made our way to Osgood with many detours to explore meandering marshy areas. Great trip for a relaxing afternoon!
Sunset on Cascade
Made it up an old favorite of mine to watch the sunset. The bald peak offers breathtaking views and the sunset was incredible. Such a great experience to watch Cascade cast shadows down on Keene, the sun slip beneath the horizon, and the night lights flicker on in Lake Placid. Well worth the hike and chilly breeze.
Ampersand
I completed my Saranac Lake 6er today on Ampersand. I met quite a few other soon-to-be-6ers along the way too. It was a perfect day for a hike and fungus spotting - the trail was loaded with several varieties!