This summer has been almost a complete washout. So many cities and towns have been dealing with flooding and raging waters. Because of all of these rains, the Department of Environmental Conservation wants those enjoying hiking trails and lakes to be very cautious.
If you are planning a hike in the Adirondacks, some of your favorite trails may be closed due to dangerous conditions. Because of melting snow, rain runoff, and ice on higher elevation hikes, the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is warning hikers to be cautious and avoid trails above twenty-five hundred feet.
Even though we have turned the page into a new year, we are still in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic. We are still being asked to follow social distancing guidelines and now there is a state-wide trail that has been completed to help us still get outside and enjoy nature.
One of the things we are allowed to do during the coronavirus pandemic is to enjoy the beautiful nature around us. We are lucky because we are surrounded by the Adirondacks and near the Catskills but the state wants you to clean up after yourself.
There is another perk being offered for frontline workers. This time it's the Adirondack Mountain Club who is giving them free membership to enjoy all the Adirondacks have to offer.
We are all trying to practice social distancing and also get out and get fresh air. The New York State Department of Health (NYDOH) is warning that ticks are out and to find ways to protect yourself.
With most things closed because of the coronavirus, one of your only options is to spend time in nature and the perfect place for that is right here in Albany.
Sometimes the best places to visit are right in your hometown and don't cost any money to experience. Have you been to the Albany Pine Bush Preserve yet?