Friday, Oct. 26 at 7:00pm “Spooky” Birds of Prey Sponsored by North Country SPCA At Whallonsburg Grange Hall Come enjoy a special Halloween benefit for the North Country SPCA about fascinating local birds of prey at the Whallonsburg Grange. "Wendy Hall from the Adirondack … [Read more...] about Birds of Prey at Whallonsburg Grange
Adirondacks
Adirondack Park Gains 69,000 Acres
New York has recently purchased 69,000 acres of land in the Adirondacks to add to the protected Adirondack Park. "[This] is more than an investment in clean air, clean water and healthy forests for current and future generations: it also bolsters the Adirondack economy." (The … [Read more...] about Adirondack Park Gains 69,000 Acres
Champlain Area Trails Writing Contest Fall 2012
It's time again to get your entries ready for the Champlain Area Trails (CATS) Travel Writing Contest! This is the third CATS writing contest, and let's try to always make the entry pool larger than the last and share more wonderful local stories. Read past contest entries for … [Read more...] about Champlain Area Trails Writing Contest Fall 2012
Whallonsburg Grange Lyceum: On the Trail of the USS Monitor
The fall 2012 Lyceum Series at Whallonsburg Grange Hall is approaching! The first in the series occurs on Tuesday, September 25. All lectures begin at 7:30pm on Tuesdays Series ticket: $35 for all 8 lectures; $5 per lecture. Students FREE September 25: "On the Trail of the USS … [Read more...] about Whallonsburg Grange Lyceum: On the Trail of the USS Monitor
The Crater Club in Essex, NY
I recently had the good fortune of a leisurely afternoon luncheon in a handsome home at The Crater Club during which I peppered my host with questions about the seasonal enclave nestled along the shore of Lake Champlain between downtown Essex and Whallons Bay. If you are … [Read more...] about The Crater Club in Essex, NY