Annual Bike the Barns event brings attention to Adirondack agricultural heritage By Holly Riddle On Oct. 7, cyclists from around the country will take to the North Country’s backroads for the annual Bike the Barns event. The … [Read more...] about Biking, farms, food and fun
Revitalizing Adirondack communities, one building at a time
Adirondack Architectural Heritage to distribute $750k in rural revitalization funds By Holly Riddle In mid-2022, the National Park Service awarded AARCH a Paul Bruhn Historic Revitalization Grant totaling $750,000. This summer, Adirondack … [Read more...] about Revitalizing Adirondack communities, one building at a time
Total eclipse to pass over Adirondacks in 2024 and communities are getting ready
Businesses, event planners forming plans to draw eclipse crowds next spring By Holly Riddle In April 2024, a total solar eclipse will cross the country and the Adirondacks fall into the eclipse’s path of totality — considered the best spot for … [Read more...] about Total eclipse to pass over Adirondacks in 2024 and communities are getting ready
Adirondack maple producers see early start to season
Early warm weather poses challenges for sap production By Holly Riddle For many, this winter’s unpredictable, fluctuating temperatures have warranted mere passing conversation, but for Adirondack maple producers, the season has already set … [Read more...] about Adirondack maple producers see early start to season
Cha-cha-chaga!
Working with forest landowners, Birch Boys business achieves USDA organic certification By Holly Riddle Outdoor enthusiasts in the Adirondacks have likely come across chaga many times. However, while this parasitic growth that pops up on birch … [Read more...] about Cha-cha-chaga!
Adirondack turkey farmers face challenges ahead of Thanksgiving
By Holly Riddle Raising turkeys in preparation for the Thanksgiving season comes with its challenges in the Adirondacks and, this year, those challenges have multiplied. In the past, regional families might have sourced their holiday birds from … [Read more...] about Adirondack turkey farmers face challenges ahead of Thanksgiving