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St. Lawrence County Waterfalls Guide
Jul 25, 2003 — A 2002 guide to waterfalls in St. Lawrence County showcases some of the area's natural beauty. The 16-page, color brochure was produced for the St. Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce as a way to boost tourism. It features eight waterfalls, each with a bit of history and directions to the sites. The guide was written and photographed by St. Lawrence University student Tim Bouchard. Jody Tosti met up with him for a tour of Allen Falls in Potsdam and has this audio postcard. Go to full article
Outdoor Recreation Call-in
Jul 25, 2003 — Playing outdoors is a way of life in the North Country. It's also a fast-growing industry and sometimes a cause for conflict between people who see outdoor fun differently. David Sommerstein and Brian Mann host a discussion of the getaway spots we love and the complicated issues surrounding them. Veteran guide and outfitter Brian McDonnell, Tug Hill Commission director Bob Quinn, and listeners from around the region join the discussion as guests. Go to full article
Wrestling for Dollars
Jul 23, 2003 — Faced with financial problems, River Hospital of Alexandria Bay is holding a unique kind of fundraiser. Pro-wrestling will bring body slams and double big boots to Bonnie Castle Resort for a charity match on August 9th. Go to full article
A rookie on the Salmon.
Trout Rising: An Afternoon on the Salmon River
Jul 23, 2003 — Flyfishing is one of those pastimes that outsiders view with a kind of awe--art, dance and science combine to lay a line and a tiny twist of feathers and hair along the water just right to tease a fish. New York's flyfishing season runs through the middle of October. Last fall, Todd Moe pulled on some waders and tried his hand. Go to full article
Music Fills the Hills: The Seagle Music Colony
Jul 22, 2003 — For nearly 90 years, the Seagle Music Colony in the eastern Adirondacks has offered talented young singers a secluded summer haven to polish their skills. The seven-week music camp offers intensive training with music theater professionals and opportunities to appear in six Broadway-type productions, from Gershwin to Mozart. For decades, most of the Seagle Colony's shows have been presented in a simple barn theatre tucked away in the wooded hills above Schroon Lake. Todd Moe visited the opera camp last summer. Go to full article
Hurricane Crag: Rock Climbing in the Adirondacks, part 1
Jul 22, 2003 — Rock climbing in the Adirondacks--these days it's more sophisticated and much safer. But the reasons people climb are much the same. They go looking for adventure and amazing views--and a deeper connection to the mountains. Brian Mann reports. Go to full article
Five Days of Outdoor Recreation Stories
Jul 21, 2003 — David Sommerstein talks with Brian Mann about this week's special series on outdoor recreation. Go to full article
Sounds from the County Fair
Jul 17, 2003 — County fairs are underway in Lewis, Jefferson, and St. Lawrence County. Last year, David Sommerstein captured the sounds of the midway and the livestock barn at the St. Lawrence County Fair in Gouverneur. Go to full article
Restoring the Common Tern
Jul 16, 2003 — Biologist Lee Harper will give an update on efforts to restore the Common Tern on the St. Lawrence River at 5pm in Clayton. It's a part of Save The River's summer lecture series. Last summer, David Sommerstein visited a volunteer-powered project to help the common tern retain its habitat. Go to full article
A Barn-raising in Upper Jay
Jul 15, 2003 — In the North Country, barns are as much a part of the landscape as mountains and rivers. These days, most new barns are built quickly with steel frames and sheet-metal siding. But some landowners are taking a little more time, using methods and materials passed down over hundreds of years. In the Spring of 2001, Brian Mann joined a traditional barn-raising in Upper Jay. Go to full article
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