How a nonprofit, archeologist and filmmaker came together to showcase a little-known Adirondack settlement By Holly Riddle John Brown Farm State Historic Site sits at the end of an out-of-the-way road outside Lake Placid, overshadowed by the … [Read more...] about Finding Timbuctoo
A gap in Adirondack history
North Country native shines a light on the region’s relationship with prisons, and their invisible labor By Holly Riddle Clarence Jefferson “Jeff” Hall Jr. grew up outside of Plattsburgh. He knows the Adirondacks. But as Hall approached … [Read more...] about A gap in Adirondack history
A 46er family
Three generations of hikers take their place among the High Peaks finishers By Holly Riddle When Marta Bolton Quilliam began hiking in 1990 at 27 years old, she hardly expected to become a 46er — or that her children and then grandchildren … [Read more...] about A 46er family
A Different Kind of Hiking Buddy
McKinley the Siberian cat joins owner on her journey to be 46er By Holly Riddle Hike just about any popular trail in the Adirondacks and you’re likely to come upon at least a few hiking pups — but a hiking cat? It’s not something you see very … [Read more...] about A Different Kind of Hiking Buddy
Inspired by nature
In 50 years as a working artist, Barney Bellinger has elevated the Adirondacks arts scene; marks milestone with dual shows By Holly Riddle Adirondack artist Barney Bellinger’s work spans more than five decades and just about as many mediums. … [Read more...] about Inspired by nature
Small Town Cultures launches a fermentation revolution
How a woman-owned Keene business is taking its plant-based probiotics and fermented foods nationwide By Holly Riddle When Cori Deans was diagnosed with Crohn’s disease, she looked to her diet for a solution for her symptoms. “I got rid … [Read more...] about Small Town Cultures launches a fermentation revolution