Are you hoping to dodge the lake-effect gun’s bullet? Good luck. But you may not always be given the choice. Here’s what you can expect.
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by Tamia Nelson | February 6, 2018
Originally published in different form on January 11, 2014

Northern New York sees its fair share of winter weather. Cold Canadian lows spin across the borderlands from November till April, dragging trains of snow in their wake. But it’s what happens after the lows move on that’s really interesting. Instead of clearing skies, we’re often blessed with lingering clouds and even heavier snows. Cross-country skiers and snowmobilers rejoice — so long as the groomers can pack and track their trails, that is — but motorists and cyclists are less enthusiastic. The morning commute now becomes a white-knuckle slog, and (for the cyclists, at any rate) every trip means dicing with death among the legions of drivers who think their phone conversations are more important than a cyclist’s life.

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It’s the season when turtles go a’wandering. They’re not lost. Instead, they’re looking for a good place to lay their eggs or to find a mate. Often, this means they attempt crossing roads, and too many are killed by motorists. Do your bit to help turtles get to the other side, but don’t put yourself at risk. With the help of an expert, Tamia shows the way.
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by Tamia Nelson | February 1, 2018

When driving and cycling the roads each year, I’m discouraged by all the dead animals I see, and I do whatever I can to prevent them from being killed by motor vehicles. Most of the time, this means saving snakes, frogs, or turtles. It’s easy to lift snakes with a stick or bike pump and carry them to safety. Frogs are more difficult, but generally I can herd them to the sidelines. In many ways, turtles are the easiest to move. They don’t move as quickly as frogs, and they’re not slithery like snakes. But that doesn’t mean you can … Continue reading »