Winter Birding
By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Although many birds have migrated to warmer climes for the winter, birding can still provide hours of activity outdoors. Penfield-based photographer […]
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Winter Photography
By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Outdoor winter photography offers its own challenges and opportunities. Nature photographer John Kucko of Penfield likes winter best of all the […]
Winter Night Skies
Cold winter air tends to be drier with lower humidity than the summer, which makes it easier to observe stars By Mary Beth Roach If […]
How to Make Birds Feel at Home Around Your Home
By Melissa Stefanec When the cold sets in, some animals hibernate. Others migrate to warmer locations. Instead of leaving their homes or entering stasis, many […]
Hot Chocolate Mix to Give
By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant A rich cup of hot chocolate is the perfect way to warm up on a frosty day. During the winter months, […]
We’re No. 2: Maple Sugaring in New York
By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant At 820,000 gallons of syrup in 2019, New York ranks second in the nation behind Vermont for maple syrup production. Beyond […]
Winter Gear for Dogs
By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Most dogs stay pretty warm in their own natural coats and do not require anything else all winter. But others do […]
Top Snow Toys
By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Playing in the snow is fun, but with the right snow toys, it’s even more fun. Fortunately, snow toys abound to […]
Ski the Adirondacks
By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant The Adirondacks region provides New Yorkers plenty of opportunities to stay close to home with their ski vacation. Some of the […]
Ski Central New York
By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Though not as mountainous as other regions of the state, Central New York offers a few places to ski that can […]