Adirondack Journal Archives

April 4, 2017

An Adirondack Presidential History

On the damp night of September 14, 1901 Vice President Theodore Roosevelt made his legendary night ride from the Adirondack...

April 4, 2017

The Philosophers' Camp at Follensby Pond

In the summer of 1858 an expedition of ten scholarly men from Cambridge and Boston, Massachusetts embarked on a trip to Follensby...

April 4, 2017

Kidnapped in Northern New York

New York abolished slavery in 1827. However, the state was not rid of those who believed in profiting from the selling of...

April 4, 2017

A Dip into our Boat Collection

The Adirondack Museum is known for its large and varied collection of boats used to navigate the many lakes and rivers of...

April 4, 2017

Spring Pests

Enduring black flies is a test of anyone’s character. The ways in which people have coped with the months of May and...

April 4, 2017

Abenaki People in the Adirondacks - Mitchell Sabattis

Mitchell Sabattis, Abenaki Farmer, 1855 By guest writers Christopher Roy & David Benedict, 7 June 2009 While most...

April 4, 2017

Abenaki People in the Adirondacks - Dan Emmett

Dan Emmett, Canoe Builder By guest writers Christopher Roy & David Benedict, 15 June 2009 While most people associate...

April 4, 2017

Abenaki People in the Adirondacks - Maude (Benedict) Nagazoa

Maude (Benedict) Nagazoa, Proud Adirondack Abenaki By guest writers Christopher Roy & David Benedict, 15 June 2009...

April 4, 2017

The Gardens of the Adirondack Museum

The grounds of the Adirondack Museum have changed a great deal since the museum first opened in 1957. However, the commitment...

April 4, 2017

Adirondack Scenic Byways

A scenic byway is a road with a story to tell, offering great views, interesting historical sites, or an abundance of wildlife...