Paty Quyn

5 days ago | hudsonvalleypost.com | Paty Quyn

Moose on the loose! Some experts estimate that there are tens of thousands of moose across the northeastern United States, marking the highest concentration of moose in the country outside of Alaska, according to . Moose are the largest land animal in New York state. The New York Department of Environment Conservation estimates that there are roughly 600 to 700 moose in the Adirondacks, though they can occasionally roam south into the areas like New York's Hudson Valley.

5 days ago | hudsonvalleypost.com | Paty Quyn

Forget about sleeping where things go bump in the night, how about an adventure where things howl in the night. That's right, you can camp with wolves. The Wolf Conservation CenterBefore you say that's crazy, let me tell you about a unique experience that happens every Spring through Fall in South Salem, New York, that should definitely be a bucket list item for your summer plans. The Wolf Conservation Center offers a program called Sleeping with Wolves.

6 days ago | wrrv.com | Paty Quyn

This seems to be the year for bear cubs to be discovered in need of assistance with no Mom in sight. Over the winter, the Friends of the Feathered and Furry Wildlife Center took in quite a few. Baby Bear with North Country Wild CareNorth Country Wild Care recently shared the story of this little bear who was spotted trying to handle life on his own. Fortunately, a homeowner realized the little guy needed help and then called people who could help.

6 days ago | wblk.com | Paty Quyn

Moose are New York state's largest land mammal, and they are known to stay active year-round. The New York Department of Environment Conservation estimates that there are roughly 600 to 700 moose in the Adirondacks, though they can occasionally roam south into other areas like the Hudson Valley, and even Long Island. Wildlife experts say that moose spend their winters "foraging for food and moving around their habitats", usually around dawn and dusk when they're most active.

1 week ago | wrrv.com | Paty Quyn

If you haven't heard, I am a fan of old things. I get my love of antiques from my Mom and my love of old buildings from my Grandpa, who was an architect. Both of those people are who I credit for the fact that I can't pass up an item from the past. Growing up in Cornwall-on-Hudson, New York, there was an old building in the center of town that I knew was an old theater, but by the time I lived there, it no longer showed films, held live theater, or music performances.