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Message from the Chapter ChairAfter not much of a winter, spring is here! It’s time to get outside and enjoy this wonderful weather. One thing I would like to mention is that we need volunteers to help with trail maintenance. I encourage you to take part in one of our three trail maintenance days on the schedule this spring. Last year was tough on the trails, with two hurricanes in one week. We get a lot of enjoyment out of our local trails, and it’s nice to give back so we can continue to enjoy them. Our annual spring potluck is coming up on April 19th, so mark your calendars. We are back at our original location and we have an exciting speaker lined up. Also coming up is our summer picnic, which this year will be held in August. Check our web site for the latest details. See you out on the trails! Stacey Michon May 20th- Trail Work Volunteer Days at Cherry Plain State ParkIf you don't want to wait until the next Mohawk Hudson trail work day, consider helping out at the Cherry Plain State Park. They are looking for people to do trail work and gardening from 9-12 and the volunteers can access the park for free for the rest of the day. If interested contact Elizabeth Wagner, Elizabeth.Wagner@parks.ny.gov (518) 279-1155 Upcoming Trail WorkThe Mohawk Hudson chapter will be participating in a number of trail maintenance activities over the next few months. Please consider participating in one or more of these events and help make the trails better for everyone. There will be a number of different tasks that need to be done so not everyone will need to be professional lumberjacks and only a general fitness level to walk the trails themselves is required. Contact Trails Chair, John Tifft, (518) 439-5686 jtifft2@nycap.rr.com if you would like to help out. For more information on the work see the activity listings on the web page or the latest edition of On The Western Slope. For more information about some of the trails we'll be working on, see the "Trails To Enjoy, But Also To Monitor" articles in the Winter and Spring editions of On The Western Slope
AMC Books Announces the Publication of Spring 2012 TitlesAMC is publishing 6 new titles this spring. Of particular note is "Discovering the Aditondacks" that lists 50 hiking and paddling opportunities within the blue line. All titles can be purchased through the AMC Store Other titles include:
 Kids Stay Free at Cardigan This SummerAs part of AMC's ongoing commitment to get more families outdoors, we are running a special "Kids Stay Free at Cardigan" promotion this summer for kids 12 and under. Cardigan is a great "starter lodge" for young families, with waterfall and nature hikes, a wading pond, and sandy beach on Newfound Lake nearby. Some restrictions apply. For details, see: http://www.outdoors.org/lodging/cardigan/kids-stay-free-summer-2012.cfm AMC's 4th Annual Spring FlingJoin us at AMC's Mohican Outdoor Center for a fun-filled weekend. Take a hike on scenic trails within the 67,000 acres of the beautiful Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area or along the Appalachian Trail. Or bring your bike and take a ride on some of the park's quiet roads and rail-trails. Or spend some time paddling around Catfish Pond (kayaks, canoes and gear are provided). Activities are available for individuals and families. Register early as last year's event sold out quickly. http://activities.outdoors.org/search/index.cfm/action/details/id/57863 Vermont AMC Hiking Weekend June 22 -24, 2012
Join the AMC Mohawk Hudson Chapter for a weekend in Weston, Vermont. Hike in the Green Mountain National Forest We will be staying at the Colonial House Inn and Motel. Cost $179. to $216.ppdo $235. to $272. ppso Includes 2 breakfasts,2 trail lunches and 2 dinners, all taxes and gratuities. Contact RandyMacDonald 518-766-7675 before 9 pm. randy04415@yahoo.com July 6-8, 2012 - Flat Water Kayak Weekend
Join the Mohawk Hudson Chapter for a Flat Water Kayak Weekend, West Brookfield Massachusetts. We will be staying on the river at the Copper Lantern Motor Lodge. Friday Afternoon Paddle at Brooks Pond. Dinner at Ye Olde Tavern. Saturday Paddle 8.5 miles on the Quaboay River. Dinner at the Salem Cross Inn. Breakfast and packed lunches at EB Flatts both days. Sunday Paddle 7 miles on the Swift River. Weekend lodging $140. to $150. + tax double. Contact Randy MacDonald randy04415@yahoo.com 518-766-7675 before 9pm. Ticks and Lyme DiseaseLyme disease is on the rise in our area and early detection and treatment is the key to avoid serious complications. First it's important to thoroughly check for ticks, not only when you are outside but when you come in contact with a pet that has been outside. Lyme disease is caused by bacterium found in the stomachs of infected ticks and it may take as much as a day for the bacterium to make its way into your body. It's for this reason that the old tick removal method of covering a tick with oil or grease is not recommended as this can cause the tick to regurgitate the contents of its stomach into your bloodstream. The recommended method is to grasp the tick with a pair of tweezers as close to your skin as possible and steadily pull it away. If you have been infected with Lyme disease it's important to get treated as soon as possible as serious complications can arise if left untreated. Unfortunately not everyone experiences the same symptoms and blood tests are slow and problematic. A "bull’s-eye" rash is often described as a symptom but the vision of multiple concentric rings this conjures is inaccurate. This type of rash just means that you will have an irregularly shaped red blotch but the center will be pale. This rash does not have to appear at all and may not appear at the site of the bite. Another type of rash that looks more like a bruise but will continue to increase in size and darkness can also occur. A fever may also occur and any fever lasting 5 days is generally reason to see a doctor, tick bite or not. Other symptoms may include fatigue, headaches, muscle and/or joint pain, or swollen lymph nodes. Here is a document on Lyme disease from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and here is a document created by the Rensselaer County Department of Health hosted by the Rensselaer Land Trust. |
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