Ask us a question, or tell us what you thought of this episode! Have you heard of Anne LaBastille? She was an incredible Adirondack woman who was a certified Adirondack Guide, a scientist, the first woman commissioner of the Adirondack Park Agency (APA), and lived off grid in a cabin. This episode of ADK-Xtra Credit introduces Anne, and tells the story of how she built her home with the help of her friends. Anne’s cabin is now in our Life in The Adirondacks exhibit....
Jul 07, 2025•12 min•Season 3Ep. 6
Ask us a question, or tell us what you thought of this episode! Why can’t we touch the things on exhibit in museums? What are some of the ways museums keep objects and artifacts safe? Why do we care so much about including interactive pieces in our exhibits here at the ADKX? Learn about all these things and more in this episode of ADKX-tra Credit, featuring interviews from Public Programs Manager Liz Belyea and Registrar Shelby Walton. Explore our digital collections database here while you list...
May 05, 2025•13 min
Ask us a question, or tell us what you thought of this episode! Beekeeping was a very important part of farming in the Adirondacks many years ago. At a time when farmers relied solely on subsistence farming to live, keeping bees gave farmers access to honey for something sweet to eat, beeswax for high quality candles and medicine, and pollination for their crops. Listen in to learn about traditional beekeeping, and to hear from a local Adirondack beekeeper about hobby beekeeping today!...
Apr 07, 2025•16 min
Ask us a question, or tell us what you thought of this episode! Do you like maple syrup? Here in the Adirondacks, maple syrup is more than just a sweet treat. It’s a major industry and a big piece of New York state history. Listen in to learn about the science behind maple sugaring, and about how Abbott Augustus Low pioneered new syrup making technologies around the turn of the 20th century.
Mar 03, 2025•9 min•Season 3Ep. 3
Ask us a question, or tell us what you thought of this episode! The Miracle on Ice was a famous hockey game between the U.S. and the Soviet Union at the 1980 Winter Olympics in Lake Placid N.Y. The Soviet athletes were professional athletes, many of whom had already competed in and won medals in previous Winter Olympics. Meanwhile, the American team was made up of minor league and college players. With tensions high because of shaky international relations, this was a game of great significance ...
Feb 03, 2025•14 min•Season 3Ep. 2
Ask us a question, or tell us what you thought of this episode! The Blizzard of 1888 The weather on March 11, 1888 was clear and sunny. The calendar said it was still winter but it felt as though spring was on its way. However, by the evening of March 12, 1888 the weather had turned and a major snow storm was pummeling the entire northeast of the United States. Listen in to learn more about the blizzard and its powerful and long term effects....
Jan 06, 2025•23 min•Season 3Ep. 1
Ask us a question, or tell us what you thought of this episode! The Adirondacks survived two major forest fires in the early 1900s. The ’Big Burn’ of 1903 destroyed around 464,000 acres of forest and homes. Then in 1908 another fire burned approximately 600,000 acres. As devastating as these events were they helped lead to the creation of the NYS Forest Service.
Mar 31, 2022•15 min•Season 2Ep. 25
Ask us a question, or tell us what you thought of this episode! 1932 Olympic Winter Games
Feb 25, 2022•12 min•Season 24Ep. 24
Ask us a question, or tell us what you thought of this episode! The first snowmobile was invented in 1922.
Jan 22, 2022•11 min•Season 23Ep. 23
Ask us a question, or tell us what you thought of this episode! Exploring your local cemetary is a great way to find out more about the history of the place you live.
Oct 28, 2021•7 min•Season 2Ep. 22
Ask us a question, or tell us what you thought of this episode! Season 2 starts off with an interview from 1973 with our founder; Harold K. Hochschild.
Sep 16, 2021•8 min•Season 2Ep. 21
Ask us a question, or tell us what you thought of this episode! Steamboats played an important role in the history of the Adirondacks.
Jul 28, 2021•8 min•Season 1Ep. 20
Ask us a question, or tell us what you thought of this episode! George Washington Sears; better known as Nessmuk, paddled the Sairy Gamp through the Adirondack wilderness in the 1880s.
Jun 30, 2021•15 min•Season 1Ep. 19
Ask us a question, or tell us what you thought of this episode! You know about Spring, winter, summer, and autumn. But, do you know about the fifth season? Black Fly Season.
Jun 02, 2021•11 min•Season 1Ep. 18
Ask us a question, or tell us what you thought of this episode! A look at vintage correspondence; letters and postcards from WWII, tourists, locals, and a famous ADK character.
May 12, 2021•14 min•Season 1Ep. 17
Ask us a question, or tell us what you thought of this episode! Verpalnck Colvin surveyed the Adirondacks and helped create the Adirondack Park keeping the wilderness "forever wild".
Apr 21, 2021•14 min•Season 1Ep. 16
Ask us a question, or tell us what you thought of this episode! Why did people come to the Adirondack region searching for The American Dream?
Mar 31, 2021•14 min•Season 1Ep. 15
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Mar 10, 2021•11 min•Season 1Ep. 14
Ask us a question, or tell us what you thought of this episode! ADKX-tra Credit shines a spotlight on another Adirondack cultural institution; The North Star Underground Railroad Museum.
Feb 17, 2021•19 min•Season 1Ep. 13
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Jan 27, 2021•10 min•Season 1Ep. 12
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Dec 16, 2020•7 min•Season 1Ep. 11
Ask us a question, or tell us what you thought of this episode! Balsam trees are one of the most popular kind of trees that ends up in people’s home every holiday season. Find out why this conifer tree is an Adirondack Favorite.
Dec 02, 2020•6 min•Season 1Ep. 11
Ask us a question, or tell us what you thought of this episode! In episode 009, we talk about wolves and their long and troubled relationship with people. You will find out the full backstory behind the supposed last wolf in the Adirondacks.
Nov 18, 2020•13 min•Season 1Ep. 9
Ask us a question, or tell us what you thought of this episode! For over hundreds of years, beaver hats were a fashion trend among men. But, in order to make those hats, people needed the fur from a beaver. At one time, the Adirondacks provided the world with many of the beaver pelts needed to make beaver hats. Find out the effects this had on the beaver population in the Adirondacks and what the hat making process involved....
Nov 04, 2020•12 min•Season 1Ep. 8
Ask us a question, or tell us what you thought of this episode! Ghost stories are a type of folklore nearly everyone enjoys. Here are a few Adiorndack stories to chill you this autumn.
Oct 21, 2020•12 min•Season 1Ep. 7
Ask us a question, or tell us what you thought of this episode! An introduction to the life and times of the Adirondack peddler.
Oct 07, 2020•22 min•Season 1Ep. 6
Ask us a question, or tell us what you thought of this episode! In 1900 the shortest standard-gauge railroad in the world began operation. It was just ¾ of a mile long and 6 miles from any other rail line. This episode explores the history of the Marion River Carry Railroad.
Sep 23, 2020•14 min•Season 1Ep. 5
Ask us a question, or tell us what you thought of this episode! Theodore Roosevelt was the 26th President of the United States and is the youngest individual to hold the office. But, do you know the incredible chain of events leading up to Teddy Roosevelt's presidency? In this podcast episode, follow along as we take you on Theodore Roosevelt's Ride to the Presidency.
Sep 09, 2020•13 min•Season 1Ep. 4
Ask us a question, or tell us what you thought of this episode! Navigating the wilderness is no easy task, especially back in the 1800s. Learn about the fascinating job of the Adirondack guide, and their importance in helping visitors discover the lakes, forests, and mountains of the Adirondacks.
Sep 02, 2020•15 min•Season 1Ep. 3
Ask us a question, or tell us what you thought of this episode! The trip from NYC to the Adirondacks was long and difficult in the 1800s.
Sep 02, 2020•16 min•Season 1Ep. 2
