Stories
Louis & Victoria
The descendants of Princess Victoria of Hesse and by Rhine and Prince Louis of Battenberg are scattered far and wide, but in the present day their great-grandson, King Charles III, is the most significant.
Higher Calling
Adirondack pilots have historically been adventurous, building their own planes, scouting for forest fires, documenting crannies of the wilderness and ferrying ministers to remote lumber camps or lumber barons to their Great Camps.
Silver Lake Bog
Get up close with lichen, moss, and the many wonders of a peaceful Adirondack bog.
The Ski Queen
The Natski Trail is a familiar favorite to skiers and snowshoers at Dewey Mountain. Read the life and legacy of the trail’s namesake.
Restorative Adirondack Architecture
Three surviving pages of a historic hotel’s original plan have aided the rebirth of a community landmark.
Mountain-sized Flavor
Explore Lake Placid’s chef-forward dining scene and select favorites worthy of a culinary adventure.
My Ancestors Lived Here
Explore the history of Indigenous people in the Adirondacks and the Tupper Lake area through history, archaeology, and personal connection.
Great Camps, Greater Women
Explore the story of Adirondack Great Camps through the women who cared for, treasured, and made them so distinctive.