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Canoeing has been a tradition here for decades.

Go outside

On the New York side: Indian Head Canoes 845/557-8777 • www.indianheadcanoes.com 3883 Rte. 97, Barryville, NY | 1036 Rte. 97, Sparrowbush, NY | 1138 Delaware Dr., Matamoras, … more

5/27/22

Adult beavers average 40 to 60 pounds and typically grow up to 40 inches in length. Their stubby bodies, glossy brown coats and paddle-shaped tails make this mammal easily identifiable in the Upper Delaware River region.

Beaver teeth

What do you know about North America’s largest rodents, and in particular their unusual teeth? Castor canadensis is an aquatic fur-bearing mammal that was eliminated in Pennsylvania and most … more

By SANDY LONG | 4/13/22

One opossum can eat about 5,000 ticks each year, so we like having them around. Yeah, those teeth are scary—but trust me, they’re really adorable. IMHO.

What’s love got to do with it?

Even though Valentine’s Day has passed and spring has yet to commence, the call of the wild has been heard here in the mountains, and many creatures have already begun the mating dance. It … more

By JONATHAN CHARLES FOX | 3/3/22

Lori Perkins describes Scientific Visualization Studio resources during the first Earth to Sky Academy. A team from the Upper Delaware was one of four chosen to participate in the conference in 2019.

Connecting NASA climate science with the power of place

About Earth to Sky Earth to Sky (ETS) is an expanding partnership between NASA, the U.S. National Park Service (NPS), the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and similar organizations. Through … more

By ANITA DAVIS | 1/19/22

This female mallard got a second chance to resume her wild life after colliding with a car in Pike County, PA. I transported her to the Pocono Wildlife Rehabilitation and Education Center in Stroudsburg for treatment.

Giving thanks

Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday. It awakens awareness of all there is to be grateful for in my life. Right now, I’m feeling especially blessed by the enthusiastic response to my exhibit, … more

By SANDY LONG | 11/10/21

The Delaware River is the longest free-flowing river east of the Mississippi and a waterway of great majesty that calls to countless hearts, soothes many a ravaged spirit and sustains innumerable life forms. As a unit of the National Park System, its many features can be enjoyed by the public. Learn more at www.nps.gov/upde/index.htm).

Money flowing into the Delaware

UPPER DELAWARE REGION — On Wednesday, September 20, the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) announced a total of nearly $11.5 million in grants funding environmental conservation and … more

By LIAM MAYO | 10/5/21

Mary Anne Carletta, back to camera left, and Carol Roig watch the Earth to Sky team from Alaska outline their plans for their region at the October 2019 leadership team training session at Woods Hole, MD. The five-member team from the Upper Delaware was one of the first four regional teams trained.

Talking about climate change

GLOBAL — It’s tough to talk about climate change. It’s global and local at the same time. Plus, when a subject seems insurmountable, the educational messaging is tricky to dole out … more

By LAURIE STUART | 7/14/21

New York and Pennsylvania are peppered with gorgeous lakes, ponds and streams, not to mention our glorious river, so be smart, be safe and enjoy all that summer has to offer.

Welcome to the neighborhood

It’s hard to believe that summer is already upon us, especially for those of you who are new to the region and thought that winter would never end. On the flip side, spring was particularly … more

By JONATHAN CHARLES FOX | 6/23/21

You may be anxious (like me) to put on a plaid shirt, strut around all life-in-the-woodsy and burn stuff in your fire pit, but there are strict rules to follow.

Welcome to the neighborhood

Dear new neighbors: I’m guessing that winter was rough for many of you, having made the (possibly rash) decision to relocate from fill-in-the-blank to the Upper Delaware River region within the … more

By JONATHAN CHARLES FOX | 3/31/21

‘The beauty of this place’

Did you just arrive? Has it been a while? Sit down and rest. Think of this as a beginning, an explanation of who we are, what world you have landed in. Welcome. We’re glad you’re … more

By ANNEMARIE SCHUETZ | 3/24/21

A saw-whet owl flying nearby triggered this self-portrait. In this image, the owl is too close for a good focus. It may have seen the trail cam or the illuminator and decided to check it out. Saw-whets are the smallest owl in our region, even smaller than the screech owl.

Wildlife viewing by remote

You have probably seen pictures on the internet of deer or other wildlife taken with remote cameras. Maybe you even have one of these so-called “trail cams” in your backyard. Whether you … more

By SCOTT RANDO | 12/16/20

A male turkey, or “Tom,” is shown here. Like many species of birds, it is the more colorful sex of the species. The blue and red pigment on the head is more vivid, the breast and wing feathers show more iridescence, and longer “beard” feathers are present on the breast. You can see the beard of this male off the left side of the breast.

Turkeys on the table, turkeys in the field

With the Thanksgiving holiday taking place last week, many of us still have turkey on our mind. If we dined on turkey, it was probably the domestic-farm-raised turkeys bought from the store, though … more

By SCOTT RANDO | 12/2/20

See more about the life of an eagle in the fall 2020 edition of Explore the Great Outdoors.

‘Eagle, from the Roadway’ and more

Poetry corner November 5 to 11 more

11/4/20

Milanville days

In recalling our days at a small Milanville farm, I’ve focused on the 1990s when glacial winters and mellow summers created a bracing climate we haven’t enjoyed in a decade. Selections … more

By ED WESELY | 7/29/20

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