Walt McLaughlin’s newest book, “Beyond the High Peaks: Exploring the Lesser-Known Regions of the Adirondacks,” is just that. Short essays concentrate on Wild Forest and Wilderness areas outside of the High Peaks region. He reminds us there’s more to experience in the region than ...

When it comes to paddling long distances, one person stands out above all others — the short, barrel chested, full-white bearded Verlon Kruger. My introduction to Verlon was at the beginning of a trip in 1989 down the Churchill River to Hudson Bay. Our float plane had just dropped its ...

I’ve been part of a book club for years. The people in my group are some of my closest friends. The “book club” has evolved from reading assigned books to making book suggestions to the occasional dance party and cocktail mixology experiments. We can take a hiatus and then come back ...

Spring has sprung! Winter’s snow seems like a distant memory. Everything is leafing out in beautiful green. Wildflowers adorn the forest floor. Daffodils and tulips embellish our garden. Farmstands are back! Each year, I eagerly await the arrival of fresh, seasonal produce from our region ...