Feb 26, 2004 — In the North Country, winter is a great time to get outside, into the woods. It's bug-free. Travel over snow is often easier than over muddy, rocky trails. There are also fewer crowds.
But winter is also a time when even the best-laid plans can be erased by harsh weather and changing conditions. Brian Mann sends this audio postcard from a three-day ski on the Northville-Placid trail in the Adirondacks.  Go to full article

Feb 26, 2004 — Municipal calendars this time of year are full of events that celebrate winter, snow, ice and community. Todd Moe talks with Duncan Hilchey, a rural development expert at Cornell, about the proliferation of "winter fests". Hilchey says besides the economic and cultural aspects of these events, they're a chance a reconnect with neighbors during the cold, dark season.  Go to full article

Feb 25, 2004 — Braving the chill and playing outdoors is a great way to stay fit and avoid the winter blues. It can also build self-confidence and mental strength. A St. Lawrence County based program called North Country Adolescent Outreach uses outdoor adventures to build self-esteem in troubled teens and train them to share their strengths with other kids. David Sommerstein went ice climbing with a group on Azure Mountain and has our story.  Go to full article

Feb 25, 2004 — Todd Moe talks with Ottawa reporter Karen Kelly about winter activities in Canada's capitol. From the urban Rideau Canal to skiing in the Gatineau Hills, just north of the capitol district, Canadians know how to embrace winter.  Go to full article

Feb 24, 2004 — The village limits of Port Henry expand towards Vermont in the depths of winter to include scores of little fishing shelters that dot the thick ice surface of Bulwagga Bay. On weekends, local motels and restaurants are filled by winter fishermen. Sportsmen give a boost to the local economy, but 50 years ago, commercial fishing in the winter was common. Earl Sprague remembers when ice fishing provided pocket money for him, and a living for others. Varick Chittenden has this story.  Go to full article

Feb 23, 2004 — Every year, engineering students throughout North America hold competitions to test their skills. They build robots and solar cars--combining technical prowess with creative design. In Canada, engineering students have devised their own contest. As the Great Lakes Radio Consortium's Karen Kelly reports, their contribution to the engineering world is a toboggan made of concrete.  Go to full article

Feb 02, 2004 — During the past several years, ice coverage on the Lakes has been below normal. Now, for the second year in a row, ice coverage is up. The Great Lakes Radio Consortium's Lester Graham reports.  Go to full article

Feb 02, 2004 — Martha Foley continues her conversation with horticulturist Amy Ivy about the basics for starting seeds early indoors.  Go to full article

Jan 26, 2004 — Martha Foley talks with horticulturist Amy Ivy about the basics for starting seeds early indoors - from soil to lighting.  Go to full article

Jan 21, 2004 — Snow sculpting teams are showcasing their talents this week by carving 8-ton blocks of snow during a 72-hour sculpt-a-thon in downtown Glens Falls. The 19th Annual New York State Snow Sculpting Contest continues through Saturday. Kent Gregson, of Olmstedville, is one of the artists competing this year.  Go to full article