MARCH MAPLE MADNESS: Even though Maple Weekends are again canceled, the trees are still tapped and ready for sap to start flowing. We have a few sweet stories about maple in the Almanack: Paul Hetzler on the science behind the sap READ … [Read more...] about March Maple Madness
Community heroes and more stories from the past week
I'm excited to welcome a new freelance journalist to the Explorer team. Mike De Socio, formerly of the Albany Business Review, has jumped in on some business and community news stories for us. Here's what he has been up to so … [Read more...] about Community heroes and more stories from the past week
Harvest of the Month
We're excited to announce that we have a new collaboration with the team at Adirondack Harvest. Their digital editor, Mary Godnick, will be writing a monthly column called "Harvest of the Month." The first one focuses on winter squash. Mary digs … [Read more...] about Harvest of the Month
Five ways to take advantage of that fresh snow
The snow has fallen (with many parts of our region receiving well over a foot) and the roads are now cleared. So what are you waiting for?!?! Let's get out and play in that fresh powder. I've put together a few ideas for a variety of ski outings, … [Read more...] about Five ways to take advantage of that fresh snow
Warm woolen mittens and a few of our favorite things from this week
Bernie Sanders' mittens went viral recently (and we couldn't resist joining in on the fun). But it turns out Vermonters aren't the only ones who appreciate warm mittens. I've had a pair of cosy ones for years, handmade from recycled wool by Charlotte … [Read more...] about Warm woolen mittens and a few of our favorite things from this week
Debar Pond Lodge: Finding solutions and more of the week’s news
Three stories this week involve local leaders looking for solutions to problems. In Warren County, the board of supervisors has put out a call seeking new uses for the county fairgrounds in Warrensburg. Having outside groups rent the grounds for … [Read more...] about Debar Pond Lodge: Finding solutions and more of the week’s news