Over recent years many of us have learned that New York’s North Country had long been a more ethnically diverse area than has been appreciated. Older histories that categorically denied any permanent indigenous presence have been refuted. Furthermore, plenty of evidence confirms more African ...

I met Doc Bill Forgey when we both served on the board of directors of the Wilderness Education Association. Bill is a wilderness medicine expert, prolific author, entrepreneur and wonderful storyteller. He shared many stories of his cabin on the Little Beaver River in northern Manitoba. In ...

When my son was young, some of the simplest tasks became a battle. It felt like the transition happened overnight. I’d read him a story, turn out the lights and wake up to a child who refused to wear trousers. These transitions never happened over a weekend when I’d have a second to adapt. ...

It’s April 22. We’re one month into spring. The snow is gone. Ice is off the lakes. April showers water the soil, bringing new life. On sunny days, crocuses open in our garden and lawn to greet its warming rays. April 22 is Earth Day, set aside to honor the earth’s bounty, encourage ...

New research has revealed the states with the lowest seat belt use on the road, with New Hampshire coming out on top. And that’s not good. The study by Bader Scott, injury lawyers in Atlanta, Georgia, analyzed data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to see which ...