By Phil Brown At 5,460 acres, the Sugarloaf Public Use Area is the largest tract in the Sable Highlands that’s open to the public, but I had a hard time finding it. Fortunately, I eventually succeeded and enjoyed a springtime outing that combined … [Read more...] about A sweet day at Sugarloaf, a hidden public use area
Exploring the Sable Highlands Series
Biking a rarely traveled loop in the Sable Highlands
Private with public access but little publicity, "linear recreation corridor" is uncrowded By Phil Brown Of my many adventures in the Sable Highlands this year, perhaps the most memorable was a 17-mile mountain-bike trek with numerous views of … [Read more...] about Biking a rarely traveled loop in the Sable Highlands
A disappointing bike route, with potential
By Phil Brown Perusing the interim recreation plan for the Sable Highlands, I especially was keen on finding new opportunities for mountain biking and hiking. Imagine my delight on learning that the plan, released in 2009, called for a bike trail … [Read more...] about A disappointing bike route, with potential
Norton Peak offers sweeping views, but no trail
Editor's note: Norton Peak is the first in a series of worthy but unsung recreational areas that Phil Brown is exploring on private lands for which New York has purchased conservation easements that provide public access. By Phil Brown If the … [Read more...] about Norton Peak offers sweeping views, but no trail
Moose on the trail
By Phil Brown I saw my first one many years ago just north of Long Lake. I was driving with my son when we saw a line of cars parked along the shoulder. “A moose!” my son shouted, just as the enormous beast trotted past our car. We … [Read more...] about Moose on the trail
