EXPLORING THE NIAGARA FRONTIER: Dwarf ginseng
Ginseng is one of the more common herbal supplements on the market. The global demand for the magical root (it can allegedly increase memory, concentration, immunity and libido while decreasing…
EXPLORING THE NIAGARA FRONTIER: Golden Hill State Park – more than a campground
When people think of Golden Hill State Park, the first things that come to mind are its famed lighthouse and its impressive campground. But, it’s much more than that. For…
EXPLORING THE NIAGARA FRONTIER: The polyphemus – WNY’s scary moth
This past Sunday, my family and I awoke to find a gigantic moth on the outside of our kitchen window. It was a polyphemus moth, the largest – and the…
EXPLORING THE NIAGARA FRONTIER: Reindeer moss – the edible lichen (or so they say)
In the Far North of Canada, reindeer moss is an incredibly important food for caribou. It has been estimated that it provides 50% of the nourishment for the hoofed beasts…
EXPLORING THE NIAGARA FRONTIER: Help bring back the nighthawks
The common nighthawk is an interesting creature. At just over 9" in length, a little bit smaller than a blue jay, it is a medium-sized bird that can be seen…
EXPLORING THE NIAGARA FRONTIER: False hellebore – the giant toxin of WNY
Every May, Western New York hikers are caught off guard by a rather gigantic flowering plant that is unlike any other to be found this time of year. With its…
EXPLORING THE NIAGARA FRONTIER: Spring beauty – the little potato of the spring woods
If you are out and about in the rich-soiled woodlots of Western New York this weekend you will come across a dainty little wildflower called the spring beauty. It is…
EXPLORING THE NIAGARA FRONTIER: Allegany County’s Genesee River — A fishing derby and so much more
Allegany County is a sportsman’s paradise. Tucked among the Allegheny foothills in southwestern New York, it is home to nearly 60,000 acres of public land. It has a picturesque mix…
EXPLORING THE NIAGARA FRONTIER: A flower for all seasons
When coming out of Western New York’s typically-depressing winters you probably look for even the slightest signs of spring to get you through. You might keep your eyes to the…
Welcome to EXPLORING THE NIAGARA FRONTIER
Recently my good friend Scott Leffler started All WNY News. Scott and I have been a media duo for over a decade now; I had regular guest appearances on his…