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Hiking and camping over 100 years ago

Winter can be a good time to sit by the fire and read someone’s memories of a long ago trek through the Adirondacks. By chance I found a copy of “Friendly Adirondack Peaks,” by Robert Wickham, published in 1924. Why not find out what such an undertaking would have been like exactly a ...

Class conflicts on high

On these subzero winter days, reading is sometimes wiser than going outdoors. A reflection of my age, no doubt. To ward off cabin fever, I’ve been rereading some of the mountaineering classics. I decided on the oldest mountaineering book in my collection. Robert Bates’ “Five Miles ...

Carnival royalty and volunteering

I know a queen. I know more than one. How many people can say that besides everyone in Saranac Lake? It’s an honor. I am not being sarcastic, though, as I reread my words, I may come off that way. I am, indeed, sincere. I spoke to a friend about the wonderful tradition that ties community ...

Proper turn signal use makes drivers predictable

In several previous articles I have stated that a good driver is predictable. One of the best ways to be predictable is to use the turn signal properly — a great way to tell other drivers what you intend to do. For example: if your turn signal isn’t on, other drivers would rightfully ...

Pomegranate Season is coming to an end

“Let us go early to the vineyards to see if the vines have budded, if their blossoms have opened and if the pomegranates are in bloom — there I will give you my love.” — Song of Solomon 7:12 It’s January and we’re in the throes of winter chill. In the kitchen, bright red ...