Stories

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Seventy Not Out

Vice Admiral Sir Timothy Laurence, a retired Royal Navy officer who became known around the world for his marriage to the Princess Royal, will be 70 on 1 March. Described as softly-spoken and reserved, he has proved to be a steadfast member of the royal family, ably supporting his wife at home and abroad while quietly taking on his own patronages and causes.

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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.

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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.

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Silver Lake Bog

Get up close with lichen, moss, and the many wonders of a peaceful Adirondack bog.

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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.

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The Queens’ Libraries

The popularity of what began as The Duchess of Cornwall's Reading Room prompted AURORA WHEELER PFAFF to research the literary interests of other British queens

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My Ancestors Lived Here

Explore the history of Indigenous people in the Adirondacks and the Tupper Lake area through history, archaeology, and personal connection.

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Great Camps, Greater Women

Explore the story of Adirondack Great Camps through the women who cared for, treasured, and made them so distinctive.

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Mountain-sized Flavor

Explore Lake Placid’s chef-forward dining scene and select favorites worthy of a culinary adventure.

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