Every time I do a sunrise hike, I'm reminded of why I need to do more sunrise hikes. Despite being only 2 miles round-trip, I think Mt. Arab has some of the best views to be had in the North Country. Looking down on cedar waxwings from the top of the summit fire tower was icing on the cake.

For anyone who may be into letterboxing, I unexpectedly came across this letterbox on top of Dial Mountain. There is a large rock at the summit and underneath the ledge is a small container with a booklet to place your stamp, as well as a unique hand-carved stamp to place in your personal booklet. It's a bit of climb to get up there but a great reward for hikers and letterboxers alike.

This pond is located on the road into Lake Meachum camp ground. Kayaking on it is such an adventure because it is true to its name being crystal clear.

I did a bit of exploring around Lillian Brook in Dix Mountain wilderness and came across this small waterfall with a bed of moss flourishing on it. I found it to be quite beautiful.

Watching the stars from the fire tower on top of Arab Mountain is a nice way to cool down after a hot summer day. I set my camera up on a rock at the summit to capture this view while I climbed to the top of the fire tower with my flashlight.

This is a photo my friend took while we were skiing at Whiteface Mountain. In this photo we were not at the peak of the mountain, but were at the highest you could get while skiing. This photo captures some of the peaks of the Adirondacks and if you look to the left corner of the image a little bit of Lake Placid. Natural History: The shape and form of the Adirondacks is the way it is thanks in part to the movement of large ice sheets thousands of years ago. These sheets moved rocks and boulders and eroded some of the natural landscape with their movement.

This picture is the first of three pictures taken at Lampson Falls. This is landscape photograph that captures a small waterfall in the Grasse River. Natural History: The Grasse River is a tributary of the St. Lawrence and had formerly served as a power source for nearby towns. The Grasse River used to be littered with mills, but nearly no remnants of theses mills. However, the stone foundations of the mills as well as other aged sturctures can be found along its banks. Lampson Falls is located along the Grasse River, and contains many cuts and gouges in the rockface of the falls.

Type: Animal sign. Habitat description: mixed hardwood forest. Natural history information: Snowshoe Hares have a very large surface are on their hind feet, which allows them to stay on top of the snow without sinking in. As a camouflage adaptation, their fur turns white in the winter and a brownish color during the summer. As they move, they plant their smaller front feet and bring their large pack feet in front of them in order to propel their movement. I like this photo because they are very distinctive snowshoe hare tracks based on the size ratio of the front and back feet.

Type: Plant
Habitat Description: Snowy Woodland

Natural History Info: This White Pine, although it bears many wounds from woodpeckers, is still alive and thriving. Because the bark was not stripped in an entire circle anywhere on the tree, the xylem and phloem transport layers have not been entirely disconnected from the roots, thus allowing for the tree to survive despite its scars.

What drew my attention: A tree that looks like swiss cheese is hard to ignore!! Especially when it’s alive still!

Type: Landscape
Habitat Description: Snowy Woodland

Natural History Info: These tamarack trees in the snow are deciduous trees that retain their green leaves throughout the winter. Despite the cold temperatures and general other inefficiencies associated with winter, their energy budget allows for them to maintain their green leaves year round.

What drew my attention: Being the only green, leafy, tree in the immediate surroundings made me notice this tree immediately.