Madison County, NY 📍

Madison County, situated in central New York State, is home to a population of 73,442 as per the 2010 census. This county is a pivotal part of the Syracuse, NY Metropolitan Statistical Area. Positioned east of Syracuse, slightly north of Binghamton, and west of Albany, Madison County holds the honor of housing the state’s geographic center in Pratts Hollow, within the Town of Eaton. With Oneida Lake and Oneida Creek framing part of its northern border and Chittenango Creek defining the western boundary, Madison County boasts picturesque landscapes.

This page focuses on free camping opportunities on state land within Madison County, extending an invitation for outdoor enthusiasts to explore the region’s diverse offerings, including hiking, biking, kayaking, and various outdoor pursuits.

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Beautiful starry night tonight.

Beautiful starry night tonight. Not too cold either for late December in the mountains. Tonight is my 9th night I’ve spent camping this December, which means I’ve spent nearly one out of every three nights in my tent this month. If I weren’t going to pour and gust tomorrow it would be exactly 1/3rd the month….

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Why the Rotary Engine Is Perfect for Hydrogen Fuel

Why the Rotary Engine Is Perfect for Hydrogen Fuel

I doubt any internal combustion engine driving engine wheels has a future. Three phase alternating current electric motors are superior to both piston and rotary motors. Electric motors are more efficient, they have nearly full torque at their full range of speeds and no gear box or transmission is required. If anything in the future, gas motors will serve as backup generators to make electricity when on board batteries get low, similar to diesel electric locomotives that are widely used.