Twenty years ago, the Noonmark Fire burned about 90 acres on a site that can be found off the Bear Den Trail. In mid-September, Explorer writer Tim Rowland and I visited the site with SUNY Plattsburgh professor Mark Lesser and his students for a … [Read more...] about Images of the Noonmark Fire site 20 years later
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Photos from Upper Works Road in Newcomb
The Upper Works Road in Newcomb is one of the most interesting roads in the Adirondacks. It is the southern entrance for many of the High Peaks, historic buildings from the former mining village of Tahawus are located alongside it, and the scenic … [Read more...] about Photos from Upper Works Road in Newcomb
Six Nations Indian Museum
In late September, I visited the Six Nations Indian museum in Onchiota because owner Dave Fadden was the featured Trailblazer in the November/December issue of the Explorer. Below is a description of the museum that appears on its website. "The … [Read more...] about Six Nations Indian Museum
1812 Homestead Farm and Museum in Willsboro
I visited the 1812 Homestead and Farm Museum in August to get photos of the new barn being constructed there. The old one burned in August 2016. While I was there, I captured images of some of the other buildings and happenings at the Willsboro … [Read more...] about 1812 Homestead Farm and Museum in Willsboro