The Adirondack History Museum now serves as a permanent place to reflect on the history of its High Peaks surroundings. The Museum celebrated the grand opening of its “Hiking the Adirondack High Peaks” exhibit on July 20 with over 130 people attending a ribbon cutting and … [Read more...] about Adirondack History Museum Climbs to New Heights with Permanent Hiking Exhibit
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AARCH Summer Preview
As we pack our winter coats away in favor of lighter layers, the AARCH staff is busy preparing for another full season of educational outings in the Adirondack Park, and beyond. In celebration of AARCH’s 25th anniversary, our schedule this year is more extensive than ever, with … [Read more...] about AARCH Summer Preview
Pappa
When you were dying And I had to come back home, I found one of your old maps folded neatly on The woodcarving bench. You had drawn a mark on it Where my house is In the Adirondack mountains. A little worn pencilmark That is me, Standing outside In the snow at night Looking back … [Read more...] about Pappa
Lake Champlain Winterscapes
Our majestic stretch of "the greatest lake" has been frozen for the better part of a week now, and stunning Lake Champlain winterscapes are beginning to crop up on Facebook and Twitter. That adventure-inducing panorama above was photographed by Essex resident Andy MacDougal on … [Read more...] about Lake Champlain Winterscapes
Lake Champlain: A Love Story
In the novel Out of Africa, Karin Blitzen suggested that part of what drew her to fall in love with Denys was because he showed her her beloved Africa from his plane. Conversely, I suspect I fell in love with Lake Champlain partly because Tom showed her to me. Fresh out of … [Read more...] about Lake Champlain: A Love Story