Two wonderful events are happening on Aug. 2: the Saranac Lake Porchfest and the Bloomingdale Block Party. Yes. Yes. There are many, many more events around the Adirondacks, but the Bloomingdale Block Party and Porchfest are neighboring activities. Now, I am usually the person who tries to do ...

The Champlain Area Trails (CATS) has a new addition to their already extensive 100+ miles of trails traversing the Champlain Valley. The 1.5-mile Nina and Franz Leichter Trails honor the legacy of former State legislator Franz Leichter and Nina, his wife, a human rights activist. Their ...

I was with friends as they were discussing their future grandmother moniker like they were choosing a stage name or adding the right tile for a Scrabble triple word score. It was a lot of conversation involving nonexistent family members. The interesting part to me was not how outrageous and ...

My mother-in-law loves loons. She is not alone. With its distinctive markings, yodel and bright red eyes, the Common Loon is one of the most recognizable animals in the Adirondacks. This year, the American Birding Association (ABA) has declared the Common Loon as its Bird of the Year. That is ...

I taught my children at an early age that they didn’t need to spend money to have fun. Sometimes, it’s a matter of creating something yourself. Other times, it’s making time out of a busy schedule to attend a free event. Thankfully, our generous Adirondack communities and their sponsors ...

I’ve never understood the type of parent who thinks they know everything. I’m in awe. I’m the parent who gave my kids a disclaimer: “I have never been a parent of a (insert age) child experiencing (insert issue) before, but I’m going to do my best to love and support you.” ...