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Camping 101: A Beginner’s Guide to Roughin’ It
Have you been thinking about getting away for a weekend with family or friends for a great camping adventure? Maybe you’re hesitant because you feel unprepared and inexperienced. Well I’m going to show you just how easy it can be to head out camping – even if you’ve never done it before. Prepare Yourself for…
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Mosquitoes & Black Flies: Adirondack Buzz Kill!
In the Adirondacks, as with many forested regions of the country, nothing can spoil outdoor fun like the onslaught of biting insects. In our region, mosquitoes and black flies are a particular scourge because of our abundance of water, woodland areas and warm temperatures. The largest health risk associated with mosquitoes and Black Flies is,…
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Perennials for Zone 5 Gardening
With the harsh winters we experience in the Adirondacks, it’s a wonder that anything can survive through the season to see the welcoming spring sunshine. Despite this, there are numerous plants that brave our climate year after year. These faithful wonders of nature bring beauty to our area, whether they be native wild plants, or…