My mother-in-law loves loons. She is not alone. With its distinctive markings, yodel and bright red eyes, the Common Loon is one of the most recognizable animals in the Adirondacks. This year, the American Birding Association (ABA) has declared the Common Loon as its Bird of the Year. That is ...

I taught my children at an early age that they didn’t need to spend money to have fun. Sometimes, it’s a matter of creating something yourself. Other times, it’s making time out of a busy schedule to attend a free event. Thankfully, our generous Adirondack communities and their sponsors ...

I’ve never understood the type of parent who thinks they know everything. I’m in awe. I’m the parent who gave my kids a disclaimer: “I have never been a parent of a (insert age) child experiencing (insert issue) before, but I’m going to do my best to love and support you.” ...

Over the years, my husband has taught our children, family members and numerous visitors how to fish. I’m not on that list. Fishing requires patience, resilience, perseverance, problem-solving and an appreciation for nature. I have four out of those five skills, but patience is not one of ...

It wouldn’t be the beginning of summer if I or a family member didn’t find a tick crawling on our body. It may be our love for the outdoors or that the local deer think my puppy is a fawn. (We were most recently followed on a walk by a young doe who wanted to play with our pup.) We make ...

Jun-uary, as a friend calls this chilly season, has me regretting putting away my winter flannel sheets. My allergies are in full bloom as I battle blackflies while wearing a down parka. There are way too many conflicting things happening at once. Since I don’t enjoy weeding, I use ...