Category: New York
Heroin of the Underground Railroad
She is one of the best known figures associated with he Underground Railroad. Her courage led her to become well known within her own lifetime…
Cruelties of Slavery
At the age of five she was already being leased out by her slave owner to check muskrat traps in freezing temperatures. She was whipped…
Silent Hero of the Game
Many of us played the game of baseball as a kid. Perhaps you had a baseball hero…for me it was George Brett of the Kansas…
The Man Behind the Bats
A baseball bat is, of course, a critical part of the game – but did you ever wonder where those bats are made that so…
The Story Behind Baseball Bats
Major league baseball players are required to use wooden bats – aluminum bats are not allowed. For many decades the wood bats have come from…
How Fish Have Changed in the Adirondacks
Lots of people come to the Adirondacks of New York state to enjoy the fishing. What may look common place though has changed much over…
Animals of the Adirondacks
There are plenty of creatures to be found in these woods. Nicole’s job is to help tell their story, and in the process, help preserve…
The Wild Center
There is usually only misery that comes from living through a bad ice storm. That was partly the case with such a storm that hit…
The Other End of the Hudson
You may recall that the Hudson River terminates in New York City. Most of us wouldn’t think that swimming in the Hudson would be too…
Reading the Water
Lindsey’s job is to “read” the water. It’s an ever-changing task and her ability to read those waters correctly has a big impact on those…
