Treading where few have traveled
Slingerlands resident's book on lesser-known Catskill mountains released
Veteran hiker Alan Via began climbing the smaller peaks of the Catskills alone with his dog Bookah nearly five years ago. Soon, hiking the group of often overlooked mountains became a personal quest for him to finish and the seeds for his first book, “The Catskill 67: A Hiker’s Guide to the Catskill 100 Highest Peaks under 3500” were planted.
County acts on open space plea
Park designation will hinge on construction of new nursing home
A longstanding push to preserve land adjacent to the Indian Kill Nature Preserve could finally be realized — in a few more years.
Festival a Cool Draw
Downtown Saratoga and Saratoga Spa State Park’s Winterfest 2012
Chowderfest, especially is a well known part of Winterfest - and draws a big crowd.
State council awards county more than $940K
County Airport and ALCO Trail projects to receive funding
Schenectady County is set to receive nearly $945,000 to spur development from the $785 million awarded through Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s Regional Economic Development Council initiative.
Still soaring at 83
Schenectady man sky high as he earns glider license
At 83 years old, Dr. Robert Mitchell may be one of the oldest new pilots in the nation, but he’s just happy to be gliding through the sky.
A better way to discover the outdoors
There are 202 miles of bike and pedestrian trails and 124 miles of snowmobile trails in Saratoga County. Now, the entire trail system is compiled into a comprehensive trail map available online at www.saratogaplan.org.
Canal crawl
Each year, New York State mandates an inspection of all 524 miles of the state’s canal system. This year, for the first time in two decades, that inspection was done completely by boat with NYS Canal Corporation Commissioner Brian Stratton at the helm.
Rail Trail group awarded grants
The Albany County Rail Trail project is taking another step forward with the recent award of two grants.
Calendar captures the canalway
Photo contest held to create 2012 calendar
When you look at the Erie Canalway, what do you see?
Music among the pines
Pine Hollow Arboretum hosts concert to benefit Irene victims
The Pine Hollow Arboretum is hosting a unique musical evening on Sunday, Sept. 25, to benefit the victim of Tropical Storm Irene.
Five Rivers to ring in the fall
Friends group prepares for 40th anniversary of environmental preserve
The start of the fall season will be kicked off with a free festival at the popular Five Rivers nature preserve.
Guilderland hiker airlifted from High Peaks
A hiker hailing from Guilderland had to be airlifted from the Adirondack High Peaks after suffering a leg injury on the side of Algonquin Mountain this past weekend.
Walking to a cure
8th Annual Walk for Hope continues to grow
Hundreds will gather in Bethlehem's Elm Avenue Park for the 8th annual Albany Capital District Walk for Hope on Sunday, Sept. 11.
No contractor found for park's solar panels
Grant-backed project may have to be reworked to be viable
A year after recovery act monies were secured for a battery of solar panels at Elm Avenue Park, the earth-conscious project is no closer to seeing the light of day.
Making the way safe for all
Niskayuna residents spur expansion of marked bike pathways
The Niskayuna Safe Routes Committee is active again after experiencing a lull of activity for more than a year. Established in 2005, the committee is now looking at expanding bicycle and walking routes in the town.
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