According to the American Heart Association, in America today about one in three children and teenagers is either overweight or obese – a figure that has tripled since 1963. This rise in weight problems has led to numerous new concerns for kids, including high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and a rise in Type 2 diabetes.…
Author: Charlie Johns
In the Adirondacks, Our Lake Monster is a Champ!
Nestled between the Adirondack Mountains of New York and the Green Mountains of Vermont is Lake Champlain, a large lake that runs 120 miles north to south and features nearly 600 miles of beautiful shoreline. Lake Champlain is a natural, freshwater lake named for the French explorer, Samuel de Champlain. Known for its serenity and…
Baltimore Orioles Brighten Up the Adirondacks
If you’ve ever seen the bright flash of a Baltimore Oriole as it flits its way around the forest edge, then you know there isn’t anything quite as lovely as the stark contrast of this brilliant orange bird against the deep green deciduous tree line. The song of the Baltimore Oriole is as lovely as…
Try Something New with Your Zucchini This Summer
August is the time to enjoy the bounty of the gardens we planted back in the spring, and if one crop is the most bountiful, it always seems to be the zucchini! You can make so many things with zucchini, from baked goods like breads and cookies to more savory fare, like soups and pickles.…
Finishing Up Your Adirondack Getaway? Leave Without a Trace!
The beauty of the Speculator area and the Adirondack Mountains is an attraction that brings in folks from all over the country and beyond. From the blue waterways to the green hills to the chance to see all kinds of flora and fauna, there is nature here in abundance — but visitors should take special…
Creating an Adirondack Home For The Eastern Bluebird
Songs have been written about them. Fairytale princess inevitably have them follow them wherever they go. Recognized as the symbol of hearth, home and happiness, the bluebird is one of North America’s most beloved species of birds. Sadly, this songbird has suffered a decline in population in the Adirondacks and all throughout the country for…
Salmon & Saranac, Anyone?
The next time you’re planning a fishing trip to the Speculator region of the Adirondacks, pick up your fishing supplies from a Speculator department store, then consider spending the rest of your time on Piseco Lake, which offers the most accessible shoreline in the region at 21.3 miles. Piseco Lake also features three DEC campsites…
Traveling The Adirondack Waterways – We Can Do It; Canoe?
The beauty of the Adirondack waterways is legend, and there might not be any way better to enjoy that natural splendor than a canoe trip down one of those beautiful rivers and streams. But there might not be any feeling as frustrating as having that relaxing journey interrupted by the realization that you have forgotten…
Try a New Summer Taste with Lavender Lemonade
One of summer’s signature beverages is good old-fashioned lemonade. There’s not much more refreshing than a tall glass of this sweet-tart treat, and it’s a staple of summer picnics, cookouts and barbecues everywhere. While lemonade is delicious in and of itself, there are some variations that people have come to love. Pink lemonade, for instance,…
Cook Up Something Delicious in the Adirondacks with Rachael Ray & Charlie Johns
By the time August rolls around, chances are you’ve had more hamburgers than you’d like to imagine. If you’re tired of the same old Plain-Jane burgers that you’ve had all summer, why not mix it up a bit and try this recipe for Adirondack Red Wing Burgers from Rachael Ray? Named for the now-defunct Adirondack…