WHAT’S GOING ON IN THE FOREST?
The view from “my office” (or campsite) when I was an Assistant Forest Ranger in 2004, 2005 on Giant Ledge. I got a chance to take a quick hike up there last week. I’ve stayed away from Giant Ledge for awhile, since I spent so much time patrolling there. However, I was glad to be back. Lots have changed in my life since then, but these mountains still look the same, at least from this 3,200-foot view. I know that the mountains served me well back then for thinking about things. And it seems today, others too, were seeking out the mountains, in numbers. Happy belated Thanksgiving.

Ryan Trapani
Director of Forest Services
Catskill Forest Association