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The Wild Center has plans to build a multi-million dollar 'Wild Walk' so that visitors to this 31-acre site in Tupper Lake can "walk up into the Adirondack treetops."

wild walk model

"We have worked on this Wild Walk project behind closed doors for five years," said Stephanie Ratcliffe, the Executive Director at the Center. "We designed it so it could become an iconic symbol for this inventive and creative region."

Carl Heilman II has been the capturing the majestic beauty of the Adirondack Mountains in Upstate New York for over 30 years, using an artist's eye to bring observers of his photography closer to nature through panoramic images of snow-glistening mountains and crystal clear forest streams!

Well-known already from the Adirondacks to the Capital Region as a photographer, maker of snowshoes, and author, he now has two more books coming out this spring: 

  • Photographing the Adirondacks: Where to Find Perfect Shots and How to Take Them
  • 101 Top Tips for Digital Landscape Photography.
  
I sat down with the multi-talented Adirondacker to find out more about his life, books, and snowshoes!  

Spring is in the fresh mountain air! Take a break from your spring cleaning and escape to the gorgeous Adirondack Mountains region to unwind and celebrate winter's departure. 

Interview With Adirondack 46ers About Hiking All 46 High Peaks

Part I | Part II | Part III

With warmer temperatures and good Adirondack New York hiking weather hopefully not too far off, I thought it might be a good idea to provide a little insight on the 46 Adirondack High Peaks - and who better to do that, than those who have the bragging rights on climbing them all! 
"AntARTica: Exploring Art & Science at the Bottom of the World," will be exhibited at the Tannery Pond Community Center in North Creek NY, March 30 - April 24, 2013.
The Adirondacks came in at an impressive #21 on the New York Times "The 46 Places to Go in 2013," joining the ranks of popular destinations like Rio de Janeiro and Paris! 
A 12.8 mile trail that connects the communities of Inlet, Indian Lake, and Raquette Lake, NY is now open for public use, offering recreational opportunities for all four seasons. The new trail runs through the Moose River Plains Wild Forest trail system in Hamilton County, which connects Newcomb in Essex County and Old Forge in Herkimer County, and can be used by snowmobiles, hikers, and bikers. The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) hopes the trail will provide wonderful recreational opportunities for locals and tourists, while protecting the natural resources of the Adirondacks.

SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF) has announced a new program that allows students to spend a full semester living and studying in the heart of the 6-million-acre Adirondack Park.

Offered in the fall of 2013, students will live and learn at ESF's Newcomb Campus on the 15,000-acre Huntington Wildlife Forest.

Aaccolades about the Adirondacks have been piling up! Within the past few months alone, the region has been recognized for its magnificent fall foliage, a real-life winter wonderland city, and family-friendly destinations.

But this recognition, might just be the biggest compliment yet:
 
The New York Times has named the Adirondacks among the 'Top 46 Places To Go In 2013 ' in the world!



Meteorologists and storm watchers that have been tracking Hurricane Sandy's destructive path through the Caribbean assume that the storm is going to collide with a cold front as it creeps up the east coast and into New York early next week.

The combination of these two weather systems, dubbed Frankenstorm, is expected to make landfall late Monday night or early Tuesday morning, bringing severe weather conditions to Upstate New York, the Capital Region, and the Adirondacks.

A hurricane colliding with a cold front could bring high winds, as well as heavy rain and snow in New York and New England, according to weather forecasts.

Storms like this are very hard to predict, and we won't really know where or when it will come to land until it gets a little closer. 

Governor Andrew Cuomo has asked residents of New York to pay close attention to TV and radio for the latest information about the storm.

Gear up and get ready for this storm! If Frankenstorm does indeed make its way into Upstate New York and New England, there is potential for power outages, flash flooding and downed trees. Gas up your generator, stock up on bottled water and canned goods, and keep your eye on the forecast!


Follow the storm on Twitter! Join in on the #Frankenstorm conversation!

Do you think Frankenstorm is going to be the pre-Halloween monster many are predicting, or do you think it's mostly hype?