By Geoff Schaake Wulff flies are a series of bushy, high-floating dry flies named after their creator, Lee Wulff, who fished the Catskills in the 1930s and 1940s. In the 1960s, Adirondack native and world-famous fly tyer Fran Betters adapted the pattern to fish the tannic, tumbling waters of the Ausable River and named his version the Ausable Wulff. Fran Betters owned a shop along the banks of the Ausable and developed several other patterns that are still staples in fly boxes across the glob...| The Adirondack Almanack
By George Payne The sun filters through the dense canopy, dappling the forest floor in gold. A gentle breeze stirs the leaves as a small group of women pauses on the trail, packs heavy on their backs, muscles aching from the day’s climb. For a moment, there is only the sound of a nearby stream and the rhythm of breath. Here, in the quiet of the Adirondacks, the world’s distractions fade, leaving space for presence, reflection, and the slow, deliberate work of healing. This is where Audre...| The Adirondack Almanack
Once vital for freight and passengers, Nova Scotia’s Blueberry Express railway now thrives as a scenic multi-use trail celebrating local heritage.| NiCHE
By Geoff Schaake In late August and throughout September, before the fall really starts to make its presence known throughout the valley, sunny warm afternoons mean flying ants. Often called a “Swarm”, this mating ritual of ants can turn the fishing on fast. Ants mate in the air and more than a few of them land in the water. They are sometimes hard to see as they lay in the surface film of the water, so check your waders; ants are likely to be present. Carry winged and unwinged ant patter...| The Adirondack Almanack
In compiling recommendations for the report on easily-accessible and quiet Adirondack waters, I relied on my experiences and suggestions from friends, enhanced by descriptions from paddling books and online resources. I’ve been playing around with the use of AI for other projects, and decided to try ChatGPT last week to see what recommendations surfaced. Little Tupper Lake was at the top of the list for larger lakes, followed by Lows and Round Lakes. I asked for easily accessible, but did n...| The Adirondack Almanack
Expert advice covers techniques from grasshopper patterns to streamers for targeting aggressive trout through extended catch-and-release season Continue reading Fall fly fishing guide: Hopper patterns, terrestrials and late-season tips for Adirondack trout at Adirondack Explorer.| Adirondack Explorer
Across America, state and local leaders are reimagining how public spaces can serve growing populations, balancing recreation, sustainability, and economic development. From state parks and community sports complexes to multimillion-dollar urban redevelopments, officials are increasingly turning to long-term master plans and voter-approved funding to meet rising demand for accessible, modern public spaces. It’s a growing […]| InfrastructureUSA: Citizen Dialogue About Civil Infrastructure
By Geoff Schaake Originally called the Forked Tail Nymph and tied with a body of black Ostrich herl, The Prince nymph was renamed after its creator Doug Prince when it appeared in “Buz” Buszek’s mail order catalog in the 1940s. One story I read claimed that Buz forgot what the nymph was called so named it after the California fly tyer. The new name stuck. Over the years, the standard for the body was changed to peacock herl and most versions feature a bead head for weight. The ...| The Adirondack Almanack
By Geoff Schaake Parachute dry flies are a style of fly tying rather than a specific pattern of fly. The pattern name usually indicates the color, the standard dry fly it originated from, or insect that it is trying to imitate. The story goes that in 1932, the parachute was developed by Helen Todd, a commercial tier in Scotland. It started appearing in catalogs in 1933. Helen’s first parachutes incorporated the guard hairs of pig’s fur to support a horizontally wrapped hackle. This made t...| The Adirondack Almanack
Popular Trail in Tupper Lake Reopened for Public Use The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today announced the reopening of the popular Goodman Mountain trail in the Horseshoe Lake Wild Forest in the town of Tupper Lake. The trail is open to the public, effective immediately. The trail was closed in June due to the presence of a bull moose demonstrating unusual behaviors over an extended period of time. After extended observation, the moose’s condition was foun...| The Adirondack Almanack
Kayaking Lake George end-to-end: A 30-mile adventure to Ticonderoga goes awry with a cracked hull, but determination and perfect weather save the day.| Adirondack Explorer
Race prerequisites include an adventurous spirit and a bit of skilled persuasion — you can’t make a burro do anything it doesn’t want to do| The Colorado Sun
Find things you can do outside! From hiking, camping, and fishing, to kayaking and birdwatching, there's something for everyone in the US South.| Dogwood Alliance
Camping is one of the best ways to spend your summer. But it's important to respect the forest. Learn ways to camp respectfully without endangering the forest.| Dogwood Alliance
Two amputees and three other people with disabilities gathered in Moab last weekend to try highlining with the world-renowned Faith Dickey. The results were nothing short of spectacular. The post Amputee Skywalker Discovers the Joys of Highlining appeared first on Amplitude.| Amplitude
May 28, 2025 Para leer este comunicado de prensa en español, oprima aqui As a way to increase access to the Foothills Natural Area, Mayor Erin Mendenhall and the Salt Lake City Department of Public Lands opened the first of four new trailheads at Bonneville Boulevard, 675 N. Bonneville Blvd on Tuesday. The new trailheads offer […]| www.slc.gov
Are you thinking about RVing with motorcycles, UTVs, ATVs, or other off-road vehicles? Here's what you need to know for safety and fun.| Let's RV