New York Department of Environmental Conservation

Hiking can be, and should be, an adventure. However, most don't want it to be a dangerous activity. Deadly snakes can add some anxiety for the every day hiker. In the New York, certain venomous snake sightings are on the rare side, maybe until this year.

If you are doing early Spring hiking, skiing or snowboarding in the Adirondacks you need to know this!

Sunday was the first day of spring. Most of the snow has melted in the Capital Region and the last remnants of ice on the ponds and lakes are slowly disappearing. All of these signs are good for trout fisherman and the best sign is the calendar. April is just around the corner.

Meet New York DEC K9 Officer Handley. Just 2 months ago this pup had life saving surgery. This month he is tracking suspects in the woods.

The number of bear sightings is way up with year according to the New York Department of Environmental Conservation.