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.
One of the hikes I plan to do this spring or early summer, is to hike back to Dexter Lake from Hall Road. This follows an old woods road and a snowmobile trail, and might be some fun fishing after a day hike. I could go an overnight hammock camping, once black fly season is over, probably camp one night on Piseco-Powley Road, then hike back the next day to Dexter Lake.
This is quite concerning, as environmental reviews can help mitigate potential environmental and community concerns, and it limits public participation. While EIS may require scaling down or abandoning some projects, it’s usually done for good reason. Protecting our natural resources and community character is important, keeping our children healthy, protecting our air and water is important.
The woods is full of sounds and wildlife. Birds are chirping, everything is so green and the temperature is nice.
A nice lean-to except it faces due West and is very exposed to the elements. On a nice night, the sunset must be awesome from here.
Taken on Saturday May 30, 2009 at Tongue Mountains.