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 […]
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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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 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 […]
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 the Finger Lakes and Western New York
By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant While the Finger Lakes and Western New York regions’ ski venues are more spread out, these areas provide some unique properties […]
Ice Fishing in Upstate New York
Hotspots for ice fishing beyond Lake Ontario and Oneida Lake By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Looking for another family activity for winter? Consider ice fishing. “Ice […]