Winter is a great time to get outside and take in the frozen landscape. I cannot think of a better place than Letchworth State Park. In 2015, Letchworth won the USA TODAY Readers’ Choice Award for Best State Park in the United States! Letchworth is often referred to as the “Grand Canyon of the East” because of …
I am a big fan of the Adventure Medical Kit Ultralight/Waterproof and Mountain Series First Aid Kits. They are by far the “best bang for your buck” and contain all of the Essentials detailed in my previous post First Aid Kits for Wilderness Hiking and Backpacking. I highly recommend these kits. However, they both have …
Winter is a time to get outside and enjoy the frozen landscape. There are many benefits to winter outdoor activities. The only problem is it is cold! Your winter hikes need some special preparations with one of the most important being proper layering. The Polar Vortex has hit the Northeast. We are seeing temperatures in …
The best first aid kit is one you know how to use. It is important to understand its contents and which items can have multiple uses. It is also important recognize your first aid kit’s limitations and thus learn how to use your environment to provide emergency resources. For example, I do not carry a …
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Originally written for the Upstate New York Outdoors Blog New York is home to over 600 waterfalls. We have so many waterfalls that we have a New York State Waterfalls Challenge to visit 100 waterfalls throughout the state. Most people visit NY’s waterfalls in the summer. Most people are missing out on half their beauty. Winter is …
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Originally written for the Upstate New York Outdoors Blog Hiking in the winter is a magical experience with many mind, body and soul benefits. It is without a doubt different than hiking in the summer. However, with these simple steps you can make it one of your most enjoyable outdoor experiences. Planning The days are shorter in …
Originally written for the Upstate New York Outdoors Blog Only skiers like the winter, right? For most people, winter is that season you sit on the couch, drink warm beverages and binge watch Netflix. After all it’s cold, dreary, it starts too soon and drags on too long. Winter and cold weather are not a …
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