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Another species I love to observe in their Adirondack habitat…. the humans!  Those of us who flee to these great north woods in the summer probably all agree on one thing: we like it cool, green and preferably on the water most days. Full Article

On a muggy day threatening thunderstorms across the lake, my thoughts turn to the birds and the bees.  No, not that, for goodness sakes!  !   I'm thinking of the winged creatures with feathers and stingers, beaks and big bug eyes. Full Article

One of my favorite Adirondack traditions — right up there with paddling around Long Lake! — is the annual Trinity alumnae luncheon at the Lake George Club.  Thanks to our wonderful hostess Barbara Rourke, and organizer extraordinaire Ginger Ryan (who is also a member of the Alumnae Board), we enjoyed cool breezes, delicious food and remarkable conversation at today's gathering.   We talked about religion and politics, Trinity and families.  What did we say, exactly?  Well, to borrow a phrase, "What gets said at Lake George…. stays at Lake George."  Let's just say that the Trinity Women at the lake are as interesting, intellectual, and insightful as any group of Trinity Women anywhere!! And to a woman, each was eager to be sure that Trinity continues to thrive. Full Article

Imagine spending the 4th of July on a bright sunny day, endless blue sky above, large body of sparkling water stretching for miles…. well, of course we all can imagine this scene, since many Americans head to the beach or lakes to celebrate our independence.  I did the same thing yesterday…. but on a body of water that few people have ever seen, let alone spent hours paddling around…. see the photo above.  Round Lake is part of the remarkable William C. Whitney Wilderness Area near Long Lake in the Adirondacks. Full Article

Getting "bogged down" can be a real problem here in the Adirondacks… if you don't watch where you're putting your feet down when hiking along the trails!  With more than 10,000 lakes and ponds, many formed eons ago in the movements of glaciers across the bedrock, the ecology of wetlands is serious business in the north country. Full Article