Late Summer Events

By Dave Kraus

The Covid pandemic has brought a world of changes to the entire country since the spring of 2020. It also seems to have brought new life to cyclists’ desire to get outside and enjoy new experiences, and there’s a wealth of old reliables and newly created cycling events of all kinds across upstate New York to help you explore new roads and trails and make new friends on two wheels. READ MORE

Boreas Ponds Update

By Rich Macha

It comes as no surprise that the Boreas Ponds area has become a popular destination for folks who are willing to expend just a little effort so as to experience the incomparable view of the Adirondack High Peaks from across its waters. Access was limited in 2022 due to the fact that the road bridge over the Boreas River at LaBier Flow needed replacement, but as of late May of this year, things are back to normal and the general public can drive the dirt and gravel Gulf Brook Road for 5.8 miles to at least the Four Corners parking area. READ MORE

Marathon and Half (13.1M) Season – It’s Fast Approaching!

By Laura Clark

Barely into summer, it seems frivolous to wish our lives away and anticipate autumn. But for runners, fall signals marathon and half marathon season, which is much more than a wake-up, glance out the window and register for a morning race kind of thing. Prior planning to cover such a long distance is essential. The good news is, by the time September rolls around, the hot and humid holding pattern we are stuck in now will hopefully dissipate. The bad news, is of course, we are stuck pounding out long runs in suboptimal conditions. But do not become discouraged with slower than expected training times as a crisp fall day will yield bonus minutes. READ MORE

Protect Our Waters – Help Prevent the Spread of Aquatic Invasive Species

By Erik Reardon

As paddling, boating and fishing season kicks into high gear, New York residents and seasonal visitors look forward to a summer season on the water, spending quality time with family and friends pursuing the elusive trophy-sized trout or salmon on Lake Ontario, enjoying a quiet paddle in the Adirondacks, navigating the scenic Hudson River, and everything in between. With over 7,000 lakes and ponds and some 70,000 miles of rivers and streams, New York’s freshwater ecosystems offer seemingly endless opportunities for outdoor recreation, but also support a diversity of wildlife, provide drinking water for nearby towns, and figure prominently within the region’s sense of place. READ MORE

Ramon Dominguez

By Jack Rightmyer

Ramon Dominguez’s life changed on January 18, 2013, at the Aqueduct Racetrack. At the time he was one of the best thoroughbred jockeys in the world. He rode his first North American professional mount in 1996 and had raced on all the big tracks from the Kentucky Derby to Saratoga. He had 4,985 wins during his career and had won three consecutive Eclipse Awards (2010, 2011, 2012) that are presented to the outstanding jockey of that year. On that January day it all came to an end. READ MORE

Beginner Whitewater Kayaking – Chasing Rapids in the Region

By Bob Frank

When many people read about whitewater kayaking, it usually includes spectacular footage from exotic and/or remote places like Chile, Nepal or Zambia. In North America, it could be from the Ottawa River, Salmon in Idaho, or the epic and highly coveted run of the Colorado through the Grand Canyon. The videos usually depict dare devil elite “Red Bull” athletes navigating raging rapids or defying death while bombing off 75-foot waterfalls. READ MORE

Preventing Lyme Disease

By Paul E. Lemanski, MD, MS, FACP

In the first 109 installments of the Non-Medicated Life, a healthy lifestyle has been shown to accomplish naturally for the majority of individuals most of the benefits of medications in the prevention of the chronic medical conditions mentioned above. In addition, however, healthy lifestyle choices may also help prevent you from contracting several infectious diseases, including Lyme disease. Because Lyme disease is so widespread, the transmission so insidious, and the consequences so serious when recognized only later in its course, it is important to determine how simple actions and behaviors may actually help prevent Lyme disease in the first place. READ MORE