This phenomenon, called marcescence, adds a unique dimension to the winter landscape, and gives me something to ponder while ...

Although the Hoosic River is close on your right you only see it through breaks on the trees. Complete the circuit of the field — sorry, the bathroom you pass is closed for the winter. At kiosk No. 2 ...

This was not good for the grand old oaks. "Trees would like winter to come on nice and slowly, and then have a nice cold winter," said Tiddens, "and then also the inverse when we get into spring ...