7 Creepy Fall Fungi Living Across New York State

7 Creepy Fall Fungai Growing in New York

If you're anything like me, when it comes to this time of year I'm always a little weary of what could be lurking in the woods surrounding me.

I blame that on The Blair Witch Project, but I digress.

Next time you're wandering around the woods, take a closer look. You could stumble across a Bleeding Tooth or a Dead Man's Fingers!

Not actual bleeding teeth and dead man's fingers, but the fungus version! The New York State Parks website has gotten into the spooky spirit and shared some of the more disturbing nicknames for fungi that grows across the state.

Take a look below...if you dare!

7 Creepy Fall Fungi Living Across New York State

You never know what you're going to find in the woods. Dead Man's Fingers, Bleeding Tooth, Witches Butter. No, we're not talking about Halloween characters, we're talking about Fungi! Take a look at 7 of the creepier fall fungi that you can find across New York State.

What's Currently Growing in the Hudson River?

Recently there has been a lot of conversation about HABs in the Hudson River.

HABs, also known as Harmful Algal Blooms, are found in fresh bodies of water like rivers, streams, ponds and like according to the Department of Environmental Conservation.

These blooms present themselves as a blue-green algae on the surface of bodies of water. Currently, the Hudson River from Kingston to Staatsburg all the way down to Beacon and near Garrison.

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The National Ocean and Atmospheric Administration explains that HABs can be caused by several different factors. One that sticks out is HABs being caused by the "aftermath of natural phenomena like sluggish water circulation, unusually high water temperatures, and extreme weather events such as hurricanes, floods, and drought."

If you've been paying close attention, the Hudson Valley (and most of New York State) has been under a drought watch/warning for the better part of a month. This could be one of the contributing factors to the 2025 HABs outbreak.

The Dangers of Harmful Algal Blooms

Health officials are warning of the dangers of HABs for humans and pets alike.

They are currently telling the public to stay away from the Hudson River as contact with HABs can lead to several health concerns. Exposure to the skin can cause skin irritation, stomach issues and respiratory problems.

Every Apple Grown Here In New York State (And When To Pick Them)

When you think of New York, you probably think of the "Big Apple," but the state itself is a true apple paradise. With nearly 700 growers from the shores of Lake Ontario to the beautiful Hudson Valley, there's a perfect apple for everyone.

This comprehensive A-Z guide will help you discover the many delicious varieties you can find at local orchards and farm stands.

Gallery Credit: Dave Wheeler