The Woods

Myself I am not going to Moose River this weekend

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Myself I am not going to Moose River this weekend … ⛺

I wish I could go up there, but I have to work both on Friday and Monday and can’t be totally off the grid. But I am working on alternative plans where I could get away for a long weekend, and conduct business from camp. Nothing is set in stone, but I have an idea that might be able to be implemented.

Pine Bush Night Hikes are the best! 🌃

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Pine Bush Night Hikes are the best! 🌃

One of my favorite times to hike in the Albany Pine Bush Preserve is after the sun has set. Lots of open canopy and enough light pollution it’s rarely dark enough to need a flashlight. Decent views of the stars at night, no roots to trip on. The sand feels nice to walk on and woods is full of sounds.

Coleman Screened Canopy Tent Review 10×10

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This is the tent I ultimately ended up deciding to buy for camping. This way I can have a sheltered place to cook and prepare meals and read a book on buggy or drizzly days. I also got a lantern post that I can put my propane lantern on and use in the tent as an alternative to hanging it on a cable at camp.

When to Expect Hummingbirds in Your Yard This Spring | Audubon

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When to Expect Hummingbirds in Your Yard This Spring | Audubon

As warmer weather approaches, multitudes of migrant birds are on track for arrival in North America. Among them are those favorite avian gems, hummingbirds. The spring arrival—or year-round presence—of hummingbirds in yards varies across the country, but current studies point out some new potential challenges to migrating hummingbirds, such as changing bloom times of nectar plants and an earlier arrival of spring on their wintering and breeding grounds. Here we've gathered general guidelines to current hummingbird migration patterns for various sections of the country, as well some tips on the different feeding strategies you can use to attract them to your yard. Additionally, you can also learn more about how to help hummingbirds below.