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Friday, May 24, 2024 – Monday, October 14, 2024
10am – 5pm | Open 7 days a week, including holidays
ADKX Research Library is open year round by appointment only.
In the Adirondack Library
This is a virtual program.
The Adirondack Park is filled with a lore unlike anywhere else in the world. Maybe it’s the beauty that surrounds the Park thanks to the thousands of mountains, lakes, and rivers within. Maybe it’s the history of woodsmen struggling to survive in a place that’s been aptly nicknamed, “dismal wilderness.” Hard to say, really. But everyone who visits this rugged, beautiful mountain country will agree; there is a mystery about the Adirondacks.
In this collection of spooky and supernatural stories set in the Adirondacks – and perfect to tell around a roaring campfire – author James Appleton taps into the lore of the Park from its well-trodden towns and trails to hidden places off the beaten path. Adapted from Appleton’s popular podcast, Adirondack Campfire Stories features spooky stories, both fiction and non-fiction, that take place in the mountains, on the trails, and at the lakes of real places here in the Park. Tapping into the folklore of this majestic region, Adirondack Campfire Stories will give readers haunting experiences under the stars for years to come.
James Appleton, a Lake Placid native and devoted Adirondack enthusiast, has made his mark as a hiking guide, author, and host of the popular “The 46 of 46 Podcast.” His experiences have shaped a deep connection to the Adirondacks, inspiring him to help others experience the same transformative power of this remarkable region. Through his guidance and storytelling, James aims to help listeners and readers stay connected to the ADK and feel the same sense of joy they receive when passing an iconic “Now Entering Adirondack Park” sign from wherever they live. Anytime, anywhere.