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STARK RESERVOIR -SOUTH COLTON
Despite the recent hot streak we’ve been experiencing, Monday morning was perfect for an early paddle on 650-acre Stark Falls Reservoir in South Colton. This was also a great place for social distancing, I never saw another soul.
BAKER WOODS PRESERVE – SOUTH
I recently visited the Baker Woods Preserve in Natural Bridge NY and hiked the northern trails. I was well impressed and made the trek back to take on the southern trails. The one thing that sets these apart from the northern trails is the fact that they are one the other (south) side of the Indian River. You access these trails by boat.
Pitchfork Pond- Tupper Lake NY
We had a short but enjoyable social distancing paddle over the weekend. This one was at the 35-acre Pitchfork Pond, Tupper Lake NY. Depending on the map you look at, it’s either on the Kildare Road or the Willis Pond Rd. The Pond Lies just east of Mount Matumbla and at one time was home to “the other” Childwold Station. I refer to it as the other because there was another Childwold Station near Conifer and Mt Arab which I have been familiar with for some time. The railroad station of the same name near Pitchfork Pond has just recently found its way onto my radar.
BOG RIVER & HITCHINS POND Piercefield NY
Although this week was a scorcher, Tuesday was nice for a paddle up the Bog River from Low’s Lower dam to Hitchins Pond and the upper dam. This is always a favorite paddle of mine, and I usually make the trip three or four times a year. This trip was special as it was my daughter's first visit to the Horseshoe area.
Virtual Campfire: Creatures of the Night
Join the Nature Up North team for our third virtual campfire event! Have you ever wondered what comes out to play after you go to bed? Learn about the critters that crawl, fly, and stroll around at night! Make origami bats, listen for owl calls, and learn the best ways to catch fireflies all while learning about our nocturnal friends.
If you are able, you may want the following materials to participate fully in the activities:
Mt. Arab Sunset Hike
The October sunset as viewed from the watchtower at Mt. Arab summit. It is a fairly easy and family-friendly hike that clocks in at just under 2 miles round trip. The views on a clear day are spectacular, and the watchtower has maps to help identify the foothills as well as Arab and Tupper Lake. The foliage peaks around mid-October as captured here!