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Ask us a question, or tell us what you thought of this episode! Balsam trees are one of the most popular kind of trees that ends up in people’s home every holiday season. Find out why this conifer tree is an Adirondack Favorite. 

Ask us a question, or tell us what you thought of this episode! In episode 009, we talk about wolves and their long and troubled relationship with people. You will find out the full backstory behind the supposed last wolf in the Adirondacks. 

Ask us a question, or tell us what you thought of this episode! For over hundreds of years, beaver hats were a fashion trend among men. But, in order to make those hats, people needed the fur from a beaver. At one time, the Adirondacks provided the world with many of the beaver pelts needed to make beaver hats. Find out the effects this had on the beaver population in the Adirondacks and what the...

Ask us a question, or tell us what you thought of this episode! Ghost stories are a type of folklore nearly everyone enjoys. Here are a few Adiorndack stories to chill you this autumn.

Ask us a question, or tell us what you thought of this episode! An introduction to the life and times of the Adirondack peddler.

Ask us a question, or tell us what you thought of this episode! In 1900 the shortest standard-gauge railroad in the world began operation. It was just ¾ of a mile long and 6 miles from any other rail line. This episode explores the history of the Marion River Carry Railroad. 

Ask us a question, or tell us what you thought of this episode! Theodore Roosevelt was the 26th President of the United States and is the youngest individual to hold the office. But, do you know the incredible chain of events leading up to Teddy Roosevelt's presidency? In this podcast episode, follow along as we take you on Theodore Roosevelt's Ride to the Presidency. 

Ask us a question, or tell us what you thought of this episode! The trip from NYC to the Adirondacks was long and difficult in the 1800s.

Ask us a question, or tell us what you thought of this episode! Navigating the wilderness is no easy task, especially back in the 1800s. Learn about the fascinating job of the Adirondack guide, and their importance in helping visitors discover the lakes, forests, and mountains of the Adirondacks.

Ask us a question, or tell us what you thought of this episode! Since 1957, the Adirondack Experience (formerly the Adirondack Museum) has shared stories of the people who lived, worked and played in the Adirondack Park. The history of the site on which it sits mirrors the history of the Adirondacks itself: from lumber camp to summer hotel to museum to Experience, the museum’s perch above Blue Mou...