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As I mentioned in the earlier post, according to Mike Flaherty at Region 3 HQ, they did poison one lake in Orange County for snakeheads. Not sure if they use special substances that only affect the invasive species, or if they just use whatever and end up with "collateral damage." If they kill...

Done. Matt

I did speak with Mike Flaherty from DEC Region 3 here in New Paltz. He said they did not poison those waters, although they did do that in one lake in Orange County, to get rid of the snakeheads. He had gotten other reports about the Basha Kill fish kill; apparently those were not carp, but...

Couldn't allowing the rule change in the case of mtn bikes also set precendent for the same rule change in the case of ATVs? I.E. someone challenges this rule change in federal court; if it stands, now there is precedent to allow managers to also open up trails to ATVs. Not saying that it would...

Coldfeet and I got out at Basha Kill for a few hours Monday, putting in at the access a couple miles south of Haven Road. Great fall foliage and some wildlife sightings. As I was about to put in, I noticed a dragonfly in my canoe. Dave got a pic, then I tried to shoo the fly out of the boat by...

Nice way to end the evening. The Gunks are a good place to watch a sunset, since there are so many open ledges that are a reasonably short walk back to the card after it gets dark. Grrr... I was coming back from the Catskills by way of Springtown Rd. and was stuck for about 15 minutes. I'm...

Amen to that. This has indeed been a fascinating thread, but now it's almost time to get out there for three days and tramp around on all those rocks! :D With a heightened appreciation, of course... ;) Matt

Wow, maybe that's why it's out of print? Was 1986 the original date of publication, or was that a new edition of a really old book? Hasn't plate tectonics been almost universally accepted in the geology community since the 60s? And lastly, in your opinion does this undermine the whole book, or...

Thanks again, guys. And I just requested that book through inter-library loan. Matt

Thanks for the replies, guys. Interesting stuff. Unfortunately the book Moonrock mentions appears to be out of print, but maybe I'll luck out and find a used copy sometime. I knew anorthosite was the primary type of rock and not much else, so this has been informative. Matt

Thanks to all for the posts, especially the geologists. I had heard of the "hot spot" hypothesis, but not the "keel." I have a question that pertains not to the formation of the mountains, but to the rocks themselves. What are they mostly composed of, in terms of minerals, and what are those...

Big congrats to you both. Glad you made it on the better weather day. my condolences for having to have Sponge around after. :D Jen, thanks for posting the pics. S & B look like pretty tired puppies in that back seat. Matt

This link might be of some use. Matt

I think that area is pretty well covered already. But good luck with otter sightings. Just plant yourself on one of the rail trail bridges for awhile and maybe you'll luck out. Matt

Cool thread. Everything I've read about river otters indicates that they are sociable (w/ one another) and playful-their mud slides apparently have no purpose other than play. I've never been lucky enough to see a mud slide or an otter at play, but I have twice seen otters in my area-once...

Anyone ever try one of these? Thoughts? Matt

Avoid that guy in Sapblatt's avatar. Matt

Wow, amazing photos. Sounds like an incredible trip. Nice that you got in a little ride for variety in addition to all the great hiking. Matt

Ralph, that's fantastic. Is that local or did someone send you that? Matt

Thanks to Yard Sale for starting this thread and all of you for responding. Over the last year or so, I've been getting more into cycling and especially this spring and summer I've been on both the road and mountain bike a lot more. For the most part, I've still been getting in at least one hike...