Hello, summer! As the weather warms up, lots of critters will be coming out of their dens—including the two-legged denizens of the Upper Delaware River Valley. However, unlike the beavers, …
A long-time dream of mine to build a log cabin came forth from a back burner when I purchased a parcel of land in Glen Spey, NY, bordering Fish Cabin Preserve. The cabin that I have come …
My sister, Janet, and I just calculated that we have owned our house in Callicoon for more than 20 years; before that, we rented it for eight. Living here in harmony with nature is a …
Navigating home improvement expenses can be difficult, especially with tariffs looming on the horizon, which may or may not cause the cost of building products to go up. However, maintaining the …
Come the summer, campers at the French Woods Festival for the Arts will have access to a whole new avenue for appreciating the natural world. Working with Mama Garden Co. and Terre Moto …
Seminary Hill 43 Wagner Ln. Callicoon, NY 12723 (845) 887-4056 info@seminaryhill.co www.seminaryhill.co Seminary Hill Orchard & Cidery co-owner Doug …
WAYNE COUNTY, PA — One of the things I like about living in rural Northeastern PA is the myriad of back roads just waiting for a leisurely drive to explore the landscapes. Seeing the many farms …
If you drive along or float on the Delaware River today, chances are that you would see at least one bald eagle, and probably more. Eagles, taken for granted by many people today, can be …
(Reprinted with permission from Mr. Eldred’s “Historically Speaking” column in the Jan.-Feb.-Mar.: 2011 issue of the Wayne County Historical Society Newsletter.) The battle of …
In October of 1828, the Delaware & Hudson Canal opened for business, just a little over three years after the initial groundbreaking for the project. The canal would prove to be one of …
In 1504, my ancestors began encountering seemingly god-like people arriving from the East on great ships with sails (Verazanno and, 100 years later, Henry Hudson). They brought with them a world …
The National Fire Protection Association ® (NFPA®) today launched A Code for Every Moment , one of the most significant public awareness campaigns in its more than …
ALL YOU GRILLERS OUT THERE — This Memorial Day, on Monday, May 27, will mark the beginning of summer for many New Yorkers, and with it, the start of the grilling season. Following proper safety …
Emergencies happen anytime, day or night. In particular, a fire or a medical issue requiring immediate action and transportation can happen to all of us. Traditionally in rural areas, …
NEW YORK STATE — Volunteer emergency medical services (EMS) in the Empire State are hurting, and a quick-fix bandage isn’t the cure. Steve Kroll, chair of the New York State …
At the Federal level Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) P.O. Box 10055 Hyattsville, MD 20782-8055 800/621-3362 fema.gov Natural disasters and emergency management. Federal …
Bank Jeff Bank 4864 State Route 52 Jeffersonville, NY 12748 845/482-4000 http://www.jeff.bank Facebook: jeffersonvillebank Instagram: jeff.bank.1913 Carpenter Michael J. Parker …
For the last 28 years, we have reached out to our readers and asked them to identify who they thought was best in a multitude of categories. The contest is a way to highlight and celebrate the …
