With the snow melted, increasing day length, and warming temperatures, there’s a lot to discover. Head to your local trout stream and wet a line. Begin scouting for the spring turkey season. … more

Looking to establish an itinerary for time off? Whether it is a day or a week or even longer - opt for a green staycation and enjoy some of the great recreational activities New York offers. Here are … more

Online registration for New York State Department of Environmental Conservation’s (DEC) 2024 summer camps will open Sunday, March 24 at 1 p.m. Guardians can register youth for a week of camp, … more

New York State Department of Environmental Conservation announced the start of the 2024 application period for the Campground Ambassador program, which helps connect New Yorkers and visitors with the … more

Small changes in daily habits can have a big impact on our environment. For those looking to live more sustainably in 2024 here is a list of 12 lifestyle changes to keep Living the Green Life … more

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) launched a new podcast, “DEC Does What?!” Each episode will feature conversations with DEC experts about the … more

Walton residents Bob and Maxine Locherer organized a Jan. 1 hike/walk to White Rock on New Year’s Day. Those participating,   back row, from left: Wayne Nochta, Sue Huntress, Joe … more

Over the past two months, The Bramley Mountain Fire Tower Project has taken many positive steps forward, according to a press release issued Dec. 1. In October, the A. Lindsay and Olive … more

Well, about those outside prospects, they’ve been a bit dim this week with all the smoke. Really, nothing can be taken for granted, as we say. And this of course includes the beauty of wild the … more

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and Olympic Regional Development Authority (Olympic Authority) has released the final Unit Management Plan (UMP) for the Belleayre … more

Describing the enduring hemlock trees in his 1865 essay In the Hemlocks, John Burroughs writes: “Their history is of an heroic cast. Ravished and torn by the tanner in his thirst for bark, … more

The February meeting of the Dave Brandt Chapter of Trout Unlimited will be held on Monday Feb. 12 at The Plains Senior Living Center at 163 Heritage Place in Oneonta. This meeting will be held on the … more