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STROMATOLITES / CYANOBACTERIA The Cushman Foundation Excellent microphotographs of cyanobacteria Cyanosite A great science-reference site at Purdue University for anyone interested in Cyanobacteria. Palaeobotanical Research Group University Münster. A good source of links. Museum of Paleontology An on-line museum of paleontology. Paleontological Research Institution (P.R.I.) in Ithaca, NY. Worldwide Museum of Natural History (WMNH) Early life. Lester Park Our neighbor; a small, NY State owned outcropping of Stromatolites and a small abandoned quarry. LIVING STROMATOLITES Hamelin Pool Stromatolites An Australian tourism site about Shark Bay Stromatolites. Asian Diver On-line Another Australian tourism site about Shark Bay Stromatolites. Hamelin Pool Stromatolites Hamelin Pool Marine Nature Reserve Government of Western Australia site. ROCKS, FOSSILS & RELATED Colossal-Fossil Site A really fun & useful site. U.S. Geological Survey A terrific explanation of plate tectonics (continental drift) with lots of great illustrations. Stark's Knob A volcanic pillow basalt; NY State owned site just north of Schuylerville, about 13 miles east of Petrified Sea Gardens. Directions Sci-Info A huge link resource from Jack Mount, recently retired from the University of Arizona Library. Cyberspace Museum A collection of links and news, many regional resources. University of Calgary Burgess shale fossils. Dr. Adolph Seilacher A German paleontologist who has made several fiberglass casts of the reef at Petrified Sea Gardens. Dinosaurus A dutch site with many dinosaur and fossil links, many in English. Dinosaur Interplanetary Gazette Something fun for fans of extinct reptiles everywhere. VERY MISCELLANEOUS... Spiritual Warrior Circle A group devoted to Native American Spirituality. From April through November, events are held at Petrified Sea Gardens. Paleomap Project A company that sells "Paleogeographic" maps, that show the world as it once may have looked. If you're fascinated by plate tectonics (A.K.A. continental drift), visit this site, it has amazing maps and animations. The Labyrinth Society How to make different types of Labyrinths and more. Computer Labyrinth Leo Wong's Java-script journey through a labyrinth. Also: 7 circuit Ndakinna Wilderness Project Right around the corner from us. Their programs include wilderness skills, tracking and Native American storytelling. America's Stonehenge A very unusual megalithic site in Salem, New Hampshire. Champion Tree Project An organization preserving the DNA of our greatest trees. Old growth forest in New York State People always ask us where to find them. This link is a good place to start. SARATOGA SPRINGS AREA TOURISM LINKS Visitor Center Saratoga Springs Urban Cultural Park & Visitor Center is its full name ... the best source of tourist information. It's located across from the entrance of Congress Park at 297 Broadway (518-587-3241). Yaddo A famous writers retreat with a beautiful rose garden open to the public. Children's Museum at Saratoga. Interactive exhibits, special events and workshops Saratoga National Historical Park Revolutionary War battlefield National Park. Site of the battles of Saratoga, ranking among the fifteen most decisive battles in world history. Chamber of Commerce Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce. Today's event calendar Brookside Museum In nearby Ballston Spa. Operated by Saratoga County Historical Society. Grant Cottage A preserved Victorian summer cottage where President U.S. Grant spent the last weeks of his life finishing his memoirs. He died there on July 23, 1885. Only a few miles north of town. National Bottle Museum Ballston Spa. A great exibit of antique bottles and bottle-making tools. About five miles from Saratoga Springs. Vacations in the Adirondacks To quote their site.... "your site for quality lodgings, accommodations and a variety of fun things to enjoy in the Adirondacks." The link above goes to their Adirondack Museums webpage. Caffe Lena Our nation's oldest coffee house and one of the most intimate places to see live music. SARATOGA SPRINGS AREA NATURE WALKS Bog Meadow Nature Trail A walk though wetlands along an abandoned trolley track. Woods Hollow Nature Preserve Right down the road from us in Milton ... hiking trails and a lake with a fishing pier. Wilton Wildlife Preserve Glacial Lake Albany terrain and a Karner Blue butterfly habitat. Saratoga Spa State Park Very crowded in the summer, but a great place to walk during the rest of the year or cross-country ski in winter.
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