Moose are a mysterious presence in the Adirondacks because of the limited encounters we have with them. Many longtime residents have never glimpsed one! I haven't. The New York population of moose is estimated at around 800 three years ago. That's a relatively small number! … [Read more...] about Moose in the Adirondacks
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Whallonsburg Grange Lyceum: 19th Century Hunting, Gathering, and Fungus Farming
Rescheduled Due to Snow Update: "SNOW DAY for the Grange Lyceum tomorrow. We are RESCHEDULING the Hallie Bond's lecture on "Hunting, Gathering and Fungus Farming: Feeding the Adirondack Farm Family in the 19th Century." This will now take place on TUESDAY, MARCH 26 at 7:30pm. … [Read more...] about Whallonsburg Grange Lyceum: 19th Century Hunting, Gathering, and Fungus Farming
Ice Fishing in the North Country
Ice fishing is a popular winter pastime in the North Country. I've seen various bays of Lake Champlain populated with little ice shanty towns every winter when the ice freezes enough. Fishermen (and women) who can't wait for spring can bundle up and try their luck on the … [Read more...] about Ice Fishing in the North Country
Sally Smith: Environmental Artist
http://youtu.be/fEnVDy5G130 The Adirondacks are a marvelous work of nature in any season. But Derek Muirden met a woman who is not afraid to give mother nature a little boost from time to time. Sally Smith calls herself an environmental artist, but those who know Sally, and … [Read more...] about Sally Smith: Environmental Artist
Adirondack Art at Soul Roots
In the back of the Alpine Mall in Lake Placid, NY, rests the new Adirondack inspired arts studio, Soul Roots. The Soul Roots Studio is a joint venture between Rachel King, photographer Shaun Ondak, and silver smith Kristina Mueller. The inspiration for the studio's name comes … [Read more...] about Adirondack Art at Soul Roots