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
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Meadowmount School of Music
Meadowmount School of Music is a summer retreat for young musicians who are training for professional music careers. "Founded in 1944 by [Judith and] Ivan Galamian, the Meadowmount School of Music, located in the Adirondack Mountains of upstate New York, offers exceptional … [Read more...] about Meadowmount School of Music
Summer Days at Pok-O-MacCready
"5 weeks is a long time, and it has been that long since I last checked in from the front lines of Pok-O-MacCready. Those 5 weeks have been chock full. Teaching at Pok-O-MacCready Nine schools came to Pok-O for day and multi-day trips in the short 15 days of June that we are … [Read more...] about Summer Days at Pok-O-MacCready
Adirondack Bats: New York Bat Species
If you've been following the Adirondack Bats series then you know a little more about bats and why they are nothing to be afraid of. Though of course wild bats should not be handled! Now let's get a little more familiar with the particular bats that are our neighbors in the … [Read more...] about Adirondack Bats: New York Bat Species
Adirondack Bats: Bat Feeding Habits
I've already cleared up some myths concerning bats. Hopefully you're a little less leery of them than before, but there is still more to learn! What are the diets of our local bats? Not all bat species are alike. Bat Diets That Probably Worry You The bat feeding habits that … [Read more...] about Adirondack Bats: Bat Feeding Habits