Lake Placid Blog
May
10
2013
All across the region, birders are discussing how slow the beginning of this year's migration seems to be. I birded at Intervale Lowlands in Lake Placid earlier this week and found things to be fairly slow in terms of migrants there - as has been case in the other locations I've been. Yellow-rumped warblers have been around for weeks now, and they were in good numbers. We also found quite a few Nashville warblers and a variety of other resident birds and early migrants. Highlights also included nesting American kestrels and hooded mergansers as well as a broad-winged hawk.
May
09
2013
The sunny dry weather we've had over the past weeks has certainly accelerated the drying process for our local mountain bike trails. With every passing sunny day the surface becomes drier and more terrain is suitable for cycling traffic. Currently, just about all of the trails in the region are ready to ride. However, riders should remain cautious, as wet spots may still be looming in low-lying or shaded areas.
May
08
2013
It's tough to stay inside when we are the recipients of a string of perfect days like this - it's been sunny and in the 70's during the day and cool at night for well over a week in the Adirondacks!
May
07
2013
The Adirondacks, particularly the high peaks region, are known to have historic golf courses with stunning scenery. Golf was introduced to the U.S. in the late 1800's and it was also at that time that many grand hotels and private camps were being built in Adirondacks as the vacation spot of the elite. These grand hotels were luxurious and rustic, and the outdoor activities they offered were part of the draw. Tennis, hiking, boating, camping, horseback riding, fishing, and golf were touted as the optimal summer recreation.
May
02
2013
It's time to get your kayaks out!!! The waters open and the waters crisp. Spring had definitely been in the air and you can smell the flowers blooming and the pine needles drying. It was a perfect opportunity to dust off the kayaks, put on a healthy layer of sunscreen and resize the PFD after a long winter.
