Turn for Summit

The trail to the summit lacked blazes, but at all major intersections had a big sign telling you where to find the summit.

Taken on Monday December 28, 2009 at Snake Mountain.

OSI buys 2,200 acres in eastern Adirondacks | Adirondack Explorer

OSI buys 2,200 acres in eastern Adirondacks | Adirondack Explorer

The Open Space Institute has purchased 2,229 acres in the eastern Adirondacks and intends to eventually sell it to the state, the nonprofit announced Monday.

Located in the towns of Chesterfield and Lewis, the land contains hardwood and softwood forests, wetlands, seven medium-sized peaks, Burnt Pond, and connects more than 10,000 acres of nearby protected land. In a press release, OSI said the state is expected to purchase the property using Environmental Protection Funds and the land would be added to the adjacent Taylor Pond Wild Forest. 

Federal Fisheries

Why is the president complaining about the federal fisheries program that has existed since 1871? It’s almost entirely funded by the Federal Aid in Sport Fish Restoration Act, it’s only in the budget bill because it has to be lined out