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Photographers from around the globe travel to Kenoza Lake’s Stone Arch Bridge just for this very reason. Yes, the trees are that green. Scout’s honor!
Take a picture, it’ll last longer
That’s right, it’s a week later and I’m still searching for the “silver lining” alluded to in my last column. To that end, I’ve been hitting the road, taking long, … more
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It is said that the early bird gets the worm, and here is ample proof! Local photographer David B. Soete recently captured this American robin with an abundant breakfast in its beak. Robins are one of the earliest birds to be encountered in the Upper Delaware River region in spring, brightening the local landscape with their cheerful song and orange breast. Keep in mind that robins forage heavily on lawns and are vulnerable to pesticides applied to such areas.
Birds and butterflies
Despite a slow beginning beset by fits and starts, spring is finally in full swing throughout the Upper Delaware River region. The bounty of birds and butterflies all about is a welcome boost to … more
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You saved her life
Recently while working my garden near the Beaver Kill River in Cooks Falls, a passing black pickup slowed and stopped in front of where I was working. The darkened passenger window rolled down slowly … more
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The Delaware River Watershed boundaries will be delineated by signs like this one in Delaware County.
Signs of the river
REGION – Not even everyone’s favorite digital go-to person, Alexa, can tell you where the boundaries of the Delaware River Watershed lie. The same is true for that other digital … more
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No trailer launch at Ten Mile River Access
NARROWSBURG, NY — The National Park Service (NPS) has restricted boat launch capacity at the Delaware River’s Ten Mile River (TMR) Access Site to carry-in, hand launch of canoes, kayaks, … more
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The author waiting for the next rise.
Evolution of a fly fisher
In his book, “Small in the Eye of a River,” my old friend Frank Mele wrote: “On having turned his 75th year in reasonably good health, any fly-fisher must feel immense gratitude for … more
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The Honorable Steven Sauer, Town of Cochecton Town Justice, left, swears in Larry H. Richardson as 2020 chairperson of the Upper Delaware Council.
New UDC riverkeepers
Three government organizations responsible for overseeing the Upper Delaware Scenic and Recreational River (UPDE) each introduced a new … more
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Quiet pools are the best places for fishing blind.
Fly fishing blind
Sound like a strange title? Perhaps, yet it is the very method that fly fishers should adopt if they wish to maximize angling opportunities when fishing small flies, dun colored flies, or when … more
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Nearly $10 million for conservation projects
TRENTON, NJ — When Congress passed the National Defense Authorization Act on December 20, lawmakers also approved funding for a lot of non-military programs, including $9.7 million for the … more
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People watching
People watching in the country is frightfully more diverting than its city counterpart. For in the Catskills, whilst we are exposed to new faces all the time, the old faces—the … more
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Crossing the Delaware – one car at a time
LAKE HUNTINGTON, NY – Driving across the Delaware River between Skinners Falls, NY and Milanville, PA requires the ability to keep all four tires firmly planted on a series of parallel … more
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The larval stage of the fall webworm can be observed throughout the Upper Delaware River region at this time of year. Fall webworms build their filmy nests at the tips of tree branches. The large messy nests typically contain an assortment of bristly caterpillars, their droppings and partially eaten leaves.
Wondering about those webs?
If you’ve been traveling around the Upper Delaware River region lately, you may have begun to wonder whether these early autumn days have taken a decided turn toward the time when ghouls and … more
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Looking back
In the 1800s, ferry boats were one of the ways to cross the Delaware River. Shown here is one such ferry crossing the river at Hankins, NY. The Kellams, first Jacob, and then his son, William, … more
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Enjoying their time on the Upper Delaware Council’s 31st Annual Family Raft Trip on August 4 were Sarah Hall-Bagdonas, left, of Lake Ariel, PA; Darrion Hess, 7-year-old Nola Stormfeltz, and Nate Stormfeltz from Lancaster, PA.
UDC’s raft trip attracts 91 paddlers
BARRYVILLE, NY — The Upper Delaware Council’s (UDC) 31st Annual Family Raft Trip on August 4 welcomed 91 people to enjoy a scenic paddle on the Upper Delaware Scenic and Recreational … more
‘Fetid’ mud an issue at Ten Mile River Access
NARROWSBURG, NY — People who use the Ten Mile River Access to get into the river in Narrowsburg have expressed concern with the amount of mud that builds up there. more
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Looking back
Dated April 1919, this picture of Peggy Runway Falls in Narrowsburg, NY is an example of the runways used during the old days of logging, to shoot logs down to the river in order to raft them on the … more
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