Birds on the MindWhile a certain bird was on the minds of most people last month with the Thanksgiving holiday, Wren and I were out each day trying our luck to see what other birds we could find. With the recent cold front bringing snow and north...
Enjoying summer to the endThe final summery days of the season are gold for us all and so Wren and I took advantage of a splendid afternoon earlier this week and set out for Little Green Pond. We started with a swim and as we approached the sandy...
When spring comes, we can't wait to start the new season's fun outdoor activities. There are a few things to keep in mind to make our early spring ventures more enjoyable. While there are great advantages: clear air and high visibility no bugs in the...
Saranac Lake is not the usual shopping. It's a real Adirondack browsing paradise. Instead of big, bustling, and impersonal, we are small, quiet, and very friendly. We offer some items which can be found nowhere else, because they are handcrafted by...
Wondering where to toss that bouquet? Saranac Lake has some amazing places for that dream wedding. Gorgeous wilderness backdrops, charming churches, giant fireplaces, and soaring "Great Rooms," along with picturesque docks and boathouses and...
Author: Eileen Mowrey Walk the streets of Saranac Lake during the day and you'll find local art galleries, charming coffee shops, and a wide variety of eclectic boutiques. It's the scene you expect in a picturesque mountain town. Step out downtown at...
I'm not a history buff, but one thing that's always fascinated me is the Adirondacks' place in the world. If you ask the right people, big names get thrown around. Bill Clinton has visited; Melville Dewey, creator of the Dewey decimal system, lived in...
Bring your binoculars and cameraDuring the late summer and early fall I make a point to be out with my binoculars everyday - in the morning if I can manage it. After all, it is during this time of year that migrant songbirds are flocking up and...
Mud season has arrived in the Adirondacks, which means 3 things: the sky is blue, the temps are mild, and for those of us who like to get outside, most of our winter activities have ended but the woods and waters aren't quite ready for summer fun...
Top Family Winter Events in Saranac Lake Sparkle Village Craft Fair This year, as in winters past, Saranac Lake pulls out all the stops for the events that have made their mark on the winter calendar. The fun starts with a shopper's delight, Sparkle...
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