Solving a forest mystery; hiking Potash Mountain By Tim Rowland Deep in our woods in Jay is an ancient iron cauldron, the purpose of which has been a mystery. Too deep for boiling sap, too round for scalding hogs, too remote for cooking food, … [Read more...] about The potash connection
History & Culture
Chronicling Hague
Community-run publication documents small-town Adirondack life By Tim Rowland Decades before “news desert” became a buzzword, Emil Seerup grew concerned that the town of Hague on northern Lake George didn’t have a paper of its own. Sure, … [Read more...] about Chronicling Hague
Keeping the Mohawk language alive
Paul Smith’s students help build mobile cultural center to bring books to Akwesasne residents By Kathleen Moore, Times UnionPhotos by Deborah Naybor, Paul Smith's College A mobile library with Mohawk language materials is being built by … [Read more...] about Keeping the Mohawk language alive
Wanakena winter wonderland
No 'kick and glide' to be found when skiing 2 feet of fresh snow By Tom French As those of us from the North Country know, one day it’s pushing seventy, and the next it’s snowing. My relatives from other parts of the country are in disbelief … [Read more...] about Wanakena winter wonderland
Timber framer is preserving Adirondack history, one barn at a time
By Eric Teed A potter and woodworker, Jack Van Wie, 26, possesses hands for building things. That’s why he was drawn to New Russia and fixing a barn linked to a historic family. Erin Tobin, executive director for Adirondack Architectural … [Read more...] about Timber framer is preserving Adirondack history, one barn at a time
A return to Pa’s Falls (and the mystery of the missing monuments)
On a mission, and scouting out outings, in the Bog River Flow By Tom French Whenever Doug and I try to find some historic artifact in the middle of the Adirondacks, Doug points out that our batting average is not good. Our trek along the … [Read more...] about A return to Pa’s Falls (and the mystery of the missing monuments)