Just wanted to share a picture with you, I know how much you love nature. I’ve received many remarkable nature photographs over the years but this photo of a nesting Falcon is perhaps the most remarkable Nature shot that I’ve seen. Nature is truly breath-taking! Click here to view nesting Falcon
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Land buying tips, local lore, and tools from Bruce’s desk – migrated from years of articles, blog posts, and tips.
Bake a Cake Inside an Orange Peel for a Tasty Campfire Treat
lifehacker Alan Henry Filed to: Food Hacks Food Camping Outdoors Fire Cake oranges Cooking Cooking hacks dessert Campfire 8/17/12 4:30am Want a delicious campfire dessert? Once you’ve enjoyed the tasty insides of an orange, fill it with chocolate cake batter or your favorite mix, wrap it up in foil, and then place the package on […]
Long Island Bow Hunters Allowed Closer to Homes – Still No Crossbow Hunting
Originally published: April 1, 2014 NEWSDAY By DAVID M. SCHWARTZ Bow hunters on Long Island will be allowed closer to homes — though not with crossbows — under terms of a new law included in the state budget package. Bow hunters won’t be able to shoot within 150 feet of buildings, a reduction […]
A King’s Throne
Every chair should be a throne and hold a king. – Ralph Waldo Emerson
Everybody Loves FREE!!
Camping hasn’t changed much since the days at Smitty’s, on the outskirts of New Paltz, except maybe the cost. If you had a car back then, it was $1.75 to park overnight. Camping was free. Today it could cost $30-$50 per night for an RV hookup. Since everyone loves free, we want to bring back […]
Failure Is Not Failure
“Failure is not failure, but an opportunity to begin again more intelligently.” – Wally Amos, a.k.a Famous Amos Wally Amos started Famous Amos Cookies in California back in the 1970s. After a string of financial reversals in the 1980s, Amos lost control of both the company and the use of the Famous Amos name […]
10 Reasons Why Earthships Are Freaking Awesome!
Posted By Expanded Consciousness on April 2, 2014 Earthships are 100% sustainable homes that are both cheap to build and awesome to live in. They offer amenities like no other sustainable building style you have come across. For the reasons that follow, I believe Earthships can actually change the world. See for yourself! 1) Sustainable does […]
Budget Porta Potty
As seen on Pinterest, all you need is a bucket, a section of pool noodle, a trash bag and you can make your own porta potty. First you line the bucket with the trash bag. Then you slip the slit pool noodle over the edge for a toilet seat and attach a roll of toilet […]
Big Game, Small Game. What’s Your Game?
Yesterday, my business took me to three beautiful upstate counties, Columbia, Greene and Ulster. While walking several vacant parcels of land, I noticed one thing, there are a buckload of deer roaming the country side. So much so, that we practically ran into each other at every stop that I made. While talking to one […]
Download the New York Fishing, Hunting & Wildlife App. FREE!!
Attention New York anglers, hunters and outdoor enthusiasts: there’s a new FREE smartphone app just for you! The DEC has recently partnered with ParksByNature Network® and is offering a FREE app called the New York Fishing, Hunting & Wildlife App for iPhone and Android. Download the New York Fishing, Hunting & Wildlife App on […]
Wife’s First Day Hunting Joke
–My sweet husband invited me to go hunting with him this year. I couldn’t believe it, the first time ever…after all these years. I never thought he’d be willing to share his’ guy time’ with me and being the thoughtful man that he is he even gave me an opening day present. He calls it […]
Three Monroe County PA Townships Remain Closed to Hunting Due to Manhunt.
The Pennsylvania Game Commission has lifted within all of Pike County the temporary prohibition on hunting and trapping, but all seasons remain closed within three townships in Monroe County. Game Commission Executive Director R. Matthew Hough today amended the executive order he issued Oct. 10. It is the second time the order […]
Hunting Joke
He was about 5′ 7″, wearing orange, smells like beer and he shot a gun at me!
Winners and losers in upstate New York casino decision
By David Klepper, Associated Press, Posted: 12/20/14 ALBANY >> The new casinos coming to upstate New York won’t open for at least a few years, but there are already winners and losers as the state expands into Las Vegas-style gambling. While officials and developers in Schenectady, Sullivan and Seneca counties are celebrating the promise of […]
Dazed & Confused
Sometimes we have to stop and laugh at ourselves and this is just one of those times. Below is a video of me preparing to walk a property and trying to get my bearings. The camera was around my neck and I was unaware that it was filming. The video clearly shows me a bit […]
Septic Systems 101
OK. I’ll admit it. I’m a septic dummy. Even though I deal in land everyday, I truly know very little about septic systems. I often get asked questions about perculator tests, leach fields and the costs & types of septic systems available. Up until now I could provide few answers and would have refer to […]
A Gift Of Survival
I would like to thank all of my subscribers for opting in to be notified when new, unique discounted properties become available. You are the heart of my business and for that I am very grateful. I would like to make sure that you are around for many years to come. To ensure your longevity […]
Do Your Due Diligence – How to research a property for FREE using county websites.
Buying vacant land is a big deal. Don’t let anyone tell you otherwise. Buying the right piece of land takes effort. A lot of factors go into making the right decision: Does it have proper road access? Is there electric nearby? Can it sustain a well & septic system? What can I build on it? […]
Holiday Giveaway! – FREE 3 Abandoned Vehicles! – Mini-Bus – RV – John Deere Frontloader – Immediate! Pick up ONLY!! Call for details. (888) LAND-005
HOLIDAY GIVEAWAY Three Abandoned Vehicles FREE!! FREE!! FREE!! 1- 1994 Ford Mini Bus – Body in good shape Last used as work van. Maybe good vehicle for Mini House on Wheels conversion. Must be able to pick up. No key/No title. 2 – Recreational Vehicle – on wheels. Dry inside. Shell intacted & covered. […]
Nature RX
Nature RX is a grassroots movement using humor to inform people about the healing aspects of getting outdoors. The video aims to bring awareness to research showing that spending more time in nature improves your health, well-being and leads to making better environmental decisions. Help spread the message and help others to connect to nature.