Enjoy the outdoors in the Mohawk Valley

Are you the outdoorsy type? Do you want to be? Join Jim as he explores and shares what he loves about the Mohawk Valley.

What we love about the Mohawk Valley

The landscape that is the Mohawk Valley has so much to take in from the mighty Mohawk River, to the farms working the land, to the woods and wilderness accessible by many trails crisscrossing the valley. Living in Herkimer County, we love learning about its landscape and history to really be connected and live our best life in the Mohawk Valley today.

Living in the Mohawk Valley

The Mohawk Valley has something for everyone

No matter where you start in the Mohawk Valley, you’ll find plenty of scenic beauty, history and plenty of outdoor activities. If you live in the Mohawk Valley, there’s so much to explore. There are many area sites and attractions which we love to visit. Our favorite place to be is anywhere outdoors.

Unveiling the Hidden Treasures of Secondhand Shopping in the Mohawk Valley, Part 2

Recently, we dove a bit into secondhand shopping here in the Mohawk Valley and want to take a closer look at thrifting for a find.

Mysteries of the Bowie Knife by Ann Schuyler

I sat by the window on the night of September 29th watching the last of four Super Full Moons when random memories ran through my mind.

Herkimer NY | Mohawk Valley Today

Herkimer County IDA awarded $270,000 in Brownfield Opportunity Area grant funding

The New York State Department of State has awarded the Herkimer County Industrial Development Agency (HCIDA) with $270,000 in Brownfield Opportunity Area (BOA) grant funding.

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A view of the building as it appeared prior to scheduled demolition.

The Old Bank Building Survives and Thrives by Pat Frezza-Gressler

The wisdom of historic preservation has not always been a given. The desire by some to preserve old buildings and places is at times pitted against those who would rather “start over” with new construction.
January 28, 2022/by The Little Falls Historical Society

A Snowy Day

Its the same each time. It happens just once each winter. The very first “significant” snowfall. The First Snow is indeed a magical event! The snow covers everything and makes the world a little bit brighter, cleaner, and quieter for just a little while.
January 22, 2022/by Mohawk Valley Today

The Palatine Germans in Search of a Land to Call Home

January 17, 2022 marks the 300th anniversary of the land purchase that would become the Burnetsfield Patent.
January 17, 2022/by The Little Falls Historical Society
Black Walnut Cold Stratification

Black Walnut Cold Stratification Experiments

Black Walnut Trees on our property are such beautiful trees! But the nuts require cold stratification in order to sprout. That means the nuts must go through an extended cold period to start the growing process.
January 15, 2022/by Mohawk Valley Today

Locust Trees Were Too Close For Comfort

Since we moved to the Mohawk Valley we have been working to clear some of the land around the house. We love our trees, but there are a few that were just too closer comfort.
November 20, 2021/by Mohawk Valley Today
Hand Shucking Husks tractor

Harvesting Black Walnuts in the Mohawk Valley

This reel shows you how we collected, husked, cleaned, dried, opened and baked what we harvested. We had a great time and really love the flavor of the walnuts we collected!
November 15, 2021/by Mohawk Valley Today

Are we farmers now – we got a Tractor!

For our first few years here on the Mohawk Valley homestead we worked to clear some of the land around the house. But progress was slow. Everything was manual labor – lift and carry.
July 30, 2021/by Mohawk Valley Today
Japanese knotweed

Keep up with the 30-day Challenge with a Jim Short

In today's Jim Short, Jim talks about the invasive species, Japanese knotweed, that has spread throughout the Mohawk Valley.
July 27, 2021/by Mohawk Valley Today

Join Jim for a 30-day Challenge to get outside and enjoy the Mohawk Valley

Jim takes a walk in the Mohawk Valley woods. Brace for a uphill climb along to the maple grove, view area plant species, game tracks & more.
July 26, 2021/by Mohawk Valley Today

Canal Side Inn – Dinner for Two

It had been a long hectic week, and it was still Wednesday.…
February 24, 2020/by Jim Rogers

The Pleasant Lake Inn then and now

The Pleasant Lake Inn offers great food, in a comfortable atmosphere, and is truly a great place to make lasting memories with family and friends!
January 18, 2020/by Jim Rogers
Winter Was Here | Fort Herkimer NY | Mohawk Valley Today

Snowmobilers are Optimists!

Snowmobilers look forward to lots of snow and getting out on…
January 17, 2020/by Jim Rogers
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