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On today the 9th of September let’s reflect on the K9s that accompany us on our journey. They come in all shapes, sizes,...
09/09/2026

On today the 9th of September let’s reflect on the K9s that accompany us on our journey. They come in all shapes, sizes, and abilities. Some enjoy the water, others enjoy the porch.. some both! So here’s to you and your k9 friend, today and everyday, may your adventures stay forever wild ✌️ 🐶

(📸: Our Teddie girl ~ rescued 3 years ago)

There’s a change in the air - the temperature! Late August nights are cooling us down after hot sunny days. This truly i...
08/24/2026

There’s a change in the air - the temperature! Late August nights are cooling us down after hot sunny days. This truly is the “golden hour” of the calendar year in Upstate. August through October brings it altogther. If there is ever a time to be present, it is now.

Stay 🌞 GOLDEN 🌞 Upstate!! (📸🌄 9/22)

On today’s I’ll drop some Adirondack Mountain knowledge on yuh 📖 🥾 ⛰️ During the evening hours of July 25, 2025 a stor...
08/17/2026

On today’s I’ll drop some Adirondack Mountain knowledge on yuh 📖 🥾 ⛰️ During the evening hours of July 25, 2025 a storm rolled through the Adirondack high peaks prompting the creation of several new slides. A high concentration of slides occurred on Mount Colden (seen in photo taken August 2026). The Avalanche Lake portion of trail has been closed since. Mount Colden is still accessible via Lake Arnold trail. It’s quite something to witness these new slides in their youth and then look out over the high peaks landscape and see the age of the landscapes surrounding slides. Always something to appreciate and admire about the Adirondacks.
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Ever Upward, Excelsior!! 🗽🏔️ 🥾We recently brought our daughter on her first high peak hike. She was a wonderful backpack...
08/14/2026

Ever Upward, Excelsior!! 🗽🏔️ 🥾

We recently brought our daughter on her first high peak hike. She was a wonderful backpack buddy and we are grateful for her play and patience throughout 9 hours of hiking. That being said, it’s not for the faint of heart. You are carrying all of your necessary equipment, supplies, survival tools, water, food, etc and a 20lb human. An undertaking of this magnitude requires accountability not impulsivity.

I would do it again! But more experienced parents know the truth, the first window is short. Our daughter is reaching the phase where she wants to be directly involved in the hike. To that, I say cheers!! Cheers to new adventures, shorter hikes, new places, slowing down.. 😊 I pray we inspire her enough to love and appreciate these places until one day we return to conquer these summits together. I’m in no rush.

Once used explicitly by their namesake, fire towers have become iconic today with hiking culture. They stand as a monume...
07/10/2026

Once used explicitly by their namesake, fire towers have become iconic today with hiking culture. They stand as a monument to their past lives while serving a new one today as a destination and view point.

Should we build new Fire towers today to serve the purpose of a destination and viewing area for hikers?

06/24/2026

The Finger Lakes region is your best chance to see waterfalls without leaving your car. Deep glacial valleys, long winding roads. Can anyone name this roadside beauty?? Bonus points if you can name the State road.

To the guy who carries a little extra in his pack,Happy Father’s Day!!
06/21/2026

To the guy who carries a little extra in his pack,

Happy Father’s Day!!

The sun says swimming, but the wind says sweater weather. Spring - where going out in the morning in pants and layers be...
05/30/2026

The sun says swimming, but the wind says sweater weather. Spring - where going out in the morning in pants and layers becomes a heat trap in the afternoon sun. No complaints here though! Better than snow 😅

Have you been swimming yet this year? 🏊‍♂️ 🏊‍♀️

05/27/2026

Anyone recognize the Olmstead stairway to heaven?? Frederick Law Olmstead is widely celebrated as the Father of American Landscape Architecture. One of his greatest features, in my opinion, are these stone staircases. They make for wonderful workouts 💪 🦵

It’s a great reminder that just a few months ago the Sun was set by dinner time and the temperatures were below freezing...
05/26/2026

It’s a great reminder that just a few months ago the Sun was set by dinner time and the temperatures were below freezing. It helps to appreciate the present moment that much more. All of New York’s seasons are beautiful in their own right, it’s all about perspective. Today though, I’m counting my blessings we’re in Spring heading towards Summer. It truly is a great time. I dream about days like today when the temperature hits below zero. Now for a few months I get to appreciate those day dreams as my reality.

Cheers to chasing Sunsets from equinox to equinox! 🍻 May these moments create eternal memories in your heart and soul 💚

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