Recent Stories

The Fiesty Red Squirrel

We’re back!  And, we hope you enjoyed an early spring break as much as we did.
But someone who probably didn’t take any break is our local Red Squirrel.  Tom and Jackie Kalinowski explore this steady resident of the Adirondacks – finding out where these critters spend their days, and how soon they’ll be bringing a [...]

Wild Turkeys and Adirondack Habitat

Until the last fifty years, the wild turkey was not a permanent resident of the Adirondacks.  But now, most of us see these birds year round in the park.
Tom and Jackie Kalinowski examine why the turkey is managing to survive in the Adirondacks especially during the most challenging time of year — winter.  Here’s their [...]

The Snow Flea

A blanket of winter snow on the forest floor is the perfect background for viewing certain Adirondack critters. One of these critters is the snow flea – which, as Tom and Jackie Kalinowski explain, isn’t really a flea.

The Gray Fox in the Adirondacks

The gray fox is the less common fox species in the Adirondacks.  While the red fox is associated with more northern climates, the gray fox is essentially a southern species – although it can be found in northern climates like ours.  With a stouter body and shorter legs, traveling through deep snow can be a [...]