Sleeping Beauty Mtn Hike - Snow! April 18th!!!!

Lake George, NY area people know that a hike up to the 2200 foot summit of Sleeping Beauty Mountain on the eastern shore rewards them with a wonderful view of Lake George and its islands. On a drizzly, rainy day today I hiked up the mountain for a workout and the view. Little did I know that I would run into a snow squall about 100 feet down from the summit. It's April 18th, and SNOW! Hope it's the last I see until November.

Roger

www.RogerFulton.com

#2 - Trailing Arbutus

It's March and you will soon start to see signs of Spring - even in Northern NY. And one of the first signs, breaking through the melting snow, will be this beautiful flower. It is a rare Trailing Arbutus and blooms fleetingly in the early spring. It's listed as #2 in our book Wildflowers of the Lake George, NY Region - Spring Edition.
Check it out at: http://rogerfulton.com/ecotours/NYBooks/lake-george-wildflowers.htm Then, enjoy the Spring Wildflowers through to June.
Roger
www.RogerFulton.com

The Snow is Coming; the Snow is Coming :-)

Finally, we are getting some snow. And it's time to get out and start enjoying the Winter season.

Our book, 25 Cross Country Ski and Snowshoe Trails in the Lake George, NY Region is the definitive guide for getting out and enjoying Winter in our area.

Order it through us, in time for Christmas giving, at http://www.rogerfulton.com/ or ask for it at Red Fox Books in Glens Falls, at Borders in downtown Saratoga or at Trees in Bolton Landing.

Get out there and enjoy!!!

Winter Wonderland

Took this photo about 11 pm tonight as snow was gently falling on Glens Falls, NY. It's one of the reasons I stay here so long; just to get a taste of the beauty and crsipness of Winter.

But rest assured that when it really starts to get cold here in about 20 days, my truck and I will be headed south at a high rate of speed!

Best to all, North and South,

Roger - http://www.rogerfulton.com/

LARAC Booksigning - Thursday, Dec 3rd

I'll be selling and signing copies of our outdoor hiking, biking, canoeing, kayaking guides at the Lower Adirondack Regional Arts Council gallery on the evening of Dec. 3rd. I'll be there with several other writers who will be doing the same. All of our books will make great, and unique, Christmas presents for family members and friends. And, they will all be personalized and signed by the author!
Okay, meet me there at 7 Lapham Place, Glens Falls, NY 12801, from 5:30 to 7 pm.
R

Tick warning!

We just spent several days in the field in Northern NY. Ticks were a serious concern. On one day I took 7 ticks off of my clothes, and one off of my body.
The deer tick, officially known as the Black Legged Tick is the one that causes Lyme Disease. You don't want that disease. It makes the H1N1 virus look like a weak contender.
So, if you will be in the field, hiking, biking, hunting or looking for mushrooms, check you and your companion for ticks that evening. Might even be fun after a couple of glasses of wine. :-)
Roger http://www.rogerfulton.com/

All of our Guidebooks

A poster and an order form for all of our titles has just been posted by LARAC at: http://www.larac.org/docs/ads/NovDec09Fultoninsert.pdf
They make great Christmas presents for your outdoors friends and family. They are a gift that they will keep and use year round in many cases.
You can also check out all of our titles and order Online at www.RogerFulton.com
I'm traveling for the next week, but we'll fill all of those orders for you when I return and I promise you'll easily have them before Christmas.
Thanks,
Roger

Hudson River colors

It's still peak foliage time in many areas of Northern, NY. This was taken a couple of days ago along the Hudson River near Corinth between the Saratoga and Lake George regions.

Come and join us!

Before you do, you may want to check out all of our New york hiking, biking, kayaking, etc books at: http://rogerfulton.com/ecotours/NYBooks/NYTrailGuides.htm

Deer Hunting Season in NY

Yes, it's hunting season in New York once again. For our hiking and biking friends, yes you can share the woods with those who are after Bambi's deadbeat dad. Be sure to wear bright clothing at all times and stay on the trails whenever possible. If you think there may be hunters around, make your presence known by talking. The primary issue with hunters is not your presence, it is that your scent will scare off deer. But they have no more rights than you to be in the woods. But let common sense prevail on both parts.

I personally have NEVER heard of a hiker or biker being shot by a hunter. But still, try not to look like this guy on the right.

Thanks to Patsy Sweet for this "after season" photo from last year. If he can survive a season in the woods, you can survive a couple of hours out hiking.

Roger - www.RogerFulton.com

Hudson River kayaking and foliage

We spent the afternoon on the Hudson River out of the Sherman Island Boat Launch. (It's in our Lake George kayaking book.)
While there we found Ken Burl of Corinth out enjoying the day and his Hornbeck boat. We had heard and read about the Hornbecks but Ken displayed his for us with a beautiful backdrop of fall foliage colors.
Thanks Ken.

New Lake George wildflower book

Just in time for the summer season, we are releasing out Summer Edition of our Lake
George wildflower book. We spent an entire summer researching where and when to find those wildflowers you see along roadsides, fields and the deep woods in the Glens Falls/Lake george region. If you have any interest in nature in the Lake george Region, this book is for you.
Please check it out at: http://rogerfulton.com/ecotours/NYBooks/lake-george-wildflowers.htm
Thank you for your time and consideration,
Roger

Adirondack bears

This family photo, a bit grainy, was taken by Raised by Wolves through her back window this week over at #9 in the Adirondacks.

Yep, them's Black Bears - the whole family. Thought you might enjoy them. not a sight you will see very often.

R