Holt Preserve

Winifred Matthews Holt Preserve is a 148-acre property on the western face of Copeland Hill in the Town of New Scotland. The preserve is visible from Route 32 and from neighboring hills. The preserve rises at the edge of the flat area known as Indian Fields. Dr. William Holt and Winifred Matthews Holt donated this hillside to the Mohawk Hudson Land Conservancy in 1994.

http://mohawkhudson.org/our-preserves/holt-preserve/

Robb Creek

The grass is getting green, but the trees are still leafing out.

Taken on Saturday May 15, 2021 at Holt Preserve.

Exploring Robb Creek Mill Road

On Saturday, I walked around the Speculator Tree Farm, hiking 13 miles on dirt roads. While nothing that remarkable, these roads were quiet and there was much wildlife to see in these managed timberlands.

Taken on Saturday May 15, 2021 at Holt Preserve.

Austin Falls

There was a decent amount of water coming over Austin Falls last night, although things have been pretty dry lately.

Taken on Monday April 26, 2021 at Holt Preserve.

Evening Along the Sacandaga River

Walking along the Sacandaga River on a clear but cool night along Old Route 8B. Did not see a single car or person in over two hours of walking, returning to camp after the moon had risen, providing light for nighttime walking.

Taken on Monday April 26, 2021 at Holt Preserve.