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Andy Arthur

Already it's the second half of the month. 🍁 September is rapidly fading into October, with lots of color and cooler weather for the coming weeks and months. I'm so busy these days, but look forward to many adventures in changing seasons.

Next Time – Tuesday September 17

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Today’s sunrise was at 6:36 am. The next time the sun will rise earlier then today 🌄 is in 47 days on Sunday, November 3.

The average high for today is 74 degrees. 🌡 The next time it will be on average warmer then today is in 253 days on Wednesday, May 28, 2025 when the average temperature will be 75 degrees.

The highest point for the sun today will be 49.4° from the horizon at 12:50 pm. 🌞 The next time the sun will be higher in the sky mid-day is in 190 days on Wednesday, March 26.

Today has 12 hours and 44 minutes of daylight. ⏳ The next time the day will be longer then today is in 189 days on Tuesday, March 25.

Today’s sunset will be at 7:02 pm. The next time the sun will set later then today 🌆 is in 179 days on Saturday, March 15, 2025.

The average low for today is 52 degrees. 🌡 The next night it will be on average warmer then tonight is in 255 days on Friday, May 30, 2025 when the average temperature will be 53 degrees.

Color Along Labrador Mountain

Lake Alice

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The primary purposes of Lake Alice Wildlife Management Area (WMA) are for wildlife management, wildlife habitat management, and wildlife-dependent recreation. The area encompasses 1,468 acres. The principal portions of this management area were acquired in two stages from the William H. Miner Foundation-648 acres in 1953 and 750 acres in 1970. Prior to state ownership, the area was primarily used for agriculture and timber harvesting. In addition, water control structures were built along Tracy Brook to generate hydro-electric power. This mosaic of cropland, woodland, and impounded open water provided an ideal base upon which to establish a wildlife management area. https://www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/24410.html

Valcour Island

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Valcour Island

Located a 1/2 mile off the shoreline in Lake Champlain, the 945 acre Valcour Island is home to 26 designated campsites along the shoreline and several hiking trails. Parts of the island are quite rocky, with certain points more then 90 feet above the lake.

For more about Valcour Island, see the DEC website: https://www.dec.ny.gov/animals/32055.html