Autumn Rock, a native of Mooers Forks, is a communications major at Paul Smith's College. Her interests include hunting, fishing, and kayaking.
The common loon is referred to by the state Department of Environmental Conservation as the “spirit of the northern waters.” Here in the Adirondacks, you can find images of loons seemingly everywhere, from T-shirts to coffee mugs to throw pillows.
The birds are revered as the spirit of the wilderness. But there was a time when they were hunted. » Continue Reading.
The Adirondack Center for Loon Conservation began in 1998 and was run out of Executive Director Nina Schoch’s residence before moving in with Adirondack Hamlets to Huts in 2016. In April, the organization received its non-profit status and a new location for its center at 15 Broadway in Saranac Lake.
The new space will accommodate its growth – triple the number of full-time workers – and plans to expand education offerings. Here’s a look inside: » Continue Reading.
With the widespread use of plastic canoes, it seems as if the art of building wood canoes is all but lost. However, one organization refuses to let the craft die.
The Wooden Canoe Heritage Association is holding its 38th annual gathering at Paul Smith’s College this week.
“People come to show boats and talk about how they restored them,” said Rob Stevens, the association’s program coordinator.
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