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    The One With The Fishing Great Blue Heron

    June 28, 2026 - By ashleykclevenstine

    The original plan for today was to hike the Baker Trail and Moreau Overlook Trail in Moreau State Park. But when Hudson and I arrived at the trailhead, the parking lot was absolutely packed—not just with cars, but with people. While the lot and trails are large enough to accommodate…

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  • adirondack gateway challenge - birding - hiking

    The One Where Hudson Waits Patiently

    May 25, 2026 - By ashleykclevenstine

    Hudson and I are on a roll with these Adirondack Gateway Challenge hikes. One of the things I enjoy most about this challenge is that many of the hikes are only about an hour—or less—from home, making them perfect for a day trip. Today, we decided to check out Potash…

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    The One With The First Birdhouse Guests

    May 15, 2025 - By ashleyclevenstine

    BIRDS HAVE COME… and I am thrilled. And also, I have no clue how this camera app works. It has been a little over two months since we hung the bird house (March 11, 2025) … and I received the first “security alert” that there was movement in the birdhouse…

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    The One Where I Installed a Birdhouse Camera

    March 11, 2025 - By ashleyclevenstine

    For my birthday last September, my in-laws gifted me this birdhouse with an inside camera, allowing you to watch what happens inside. I WAS SO EXCITED to put this out… and today was the day! You may be wondering why I waited until now (March) to put this up, seeing…

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About

Hi I'm Ashley
I’m a 37-year-old dog (and cat) mom, who survives on color-coding, fresh mountain air, and making things for my planner. If there’s a list to make, a bird to photograph, or a trail to rank, I *may* have already done it. Or at least I've made plans for it.

Categories

  • 4 3 2 1 Way Challenge
  • 46er Challenge
  • adirondack gateway challenge
  • birdhouse birdcam
  • birding
  • fire tower challenge
  • hiking

Recent Posts

  • The One Where I Finally Found A Parking Spot
  • The One With The Fishing Great Blue Heron
  • The One That Was More Than Just A Nature Walk
  • The One With Wind and No View
  • The One Where I Hiked Hadley For The Third Time
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