Walk in the footsteps of travel writer Richard Frost as he samples the many opportunities available in upstate New York. These pages bring the reader and walker through cities large and small, into historic villages, past architectural treasures, and along paths taken by notable individuals. Routes pass long-abandoned forts, onetime industrial sites, and re-created 19th century heritage villages. Suggested walks also include outdoor sculpture galleries, arts communities, former Shaker and Seneca Indian villages, and a Victorian-era summer school. Outdoor enthusiasts will find gentle mountains, woodland trails, nature preserves, canal towpaths, and hikes to waterfalls.

One Foot Forward: Walks In Upstate New York

Richard B. Frost

Bloated Toe Publishing

The Only Game In Town. A Century of North Country Town-Team Baseball 1860-1960

In the summer of 1973, a serial killer's rampage in the Adirondack Mountains of northern New York State changed the region forever. Innocent visitors and campers were brutally knifed to death, terrifying thousands of residents and vacationers. A peaceful part of America was lost, as people armed themselves and locked their doors, living and sleeping in fear. It was a reign of terror the likes of which the mountains had never seen. And it was all the vile handiwork of one very troubled, dangerous man: Robert Francis Garrow. But there is much more to Garrow's story than a series of murders. Before he was captured, there was the longest manhunt in Adirondack history, and one of the longest the state has ever seen. There was a bizarre trial, with horrifying revelations that shocked the senses of citizens from coast to coast. There was also Robert Garrow's unfortunate, unbelievable childhood, including horrific beatings, bestiality, bloodshed, and more. There was his secret life of crime as an adult, his frequent improbable escapes from the law, his years in maximum-security prisons, and his incredible manipulation of legal, medical, and correctional professionals right up to the state level. The case also spawned a nationwide debate about legal ethics, and eventually became the testing ground for one of the basic tenets of the American legal system. Today, it is discussed in virtually every college course addressing legal ethics and client confidentiality. Garrow was a serial rapist and serial killer, but his number of victims may never be known. He admitted to several such crimes, but there may be many others forever relegated to cold case files from central New York north to the Canadian border. It's an incredible story, and it's all here. For the first time ever, Robert F. Garrow's story from birth to grave. Not a pretty part of Adirondack history, but a part of it nonetheless. 216 Pages. Paperback. 2009.

Terror in the Adirondacks: The True Story of Serial Killer Robert F. Garrow

Lawrence. P. Gooley

The Story of a Small Business in the Adirondacks

Through These Doors - The Story of a Small Business in the Adirondacks

Kathleen Larkin

This story is based on the Legend of Champy, or Champ, also known as the Lake Champlain Monster. Over several hundred years, thousands of natives and visitors to the Lake Champlain region of northeastern New York State and Vermont claim to have spotted a huge creature, not unlike the famous Loch Ness Monster. Several photographs and videos appear to confirm that something is down there. Champy becomes the best swimmer! A very creative story!

Little Champy Goes to School

Gordie Little

Children's Books

Adirondack and North Country Gold : 50+ New and True Stories You're Sure to Love

Within these pages are twenty-five complete stories of murder in the North Country. The perpetrators range from average citizens to some of the worst degenerates imaginable. Their methods run the gamut from poison to clubs to knives to guns to axes, while their stories contain shocking revelations and remarkable twists, far too many to count. And some are just plain unusual.These true chronicles from long ago once held readers spellbound, and are as riveting as many of the high-profile murder cases in modern media. It's at once fascinating and disturbing to explore the devious minds of those who walk among us.If you enjoy cold-case homicides, true murder stories, or the darker side of Adirondack history, then this book is for you.

25 Diabolical Adirondack Murders

This book is the result of ten years of dedicated research by the author, whose roots are deeply embedded in The Junction. It is the story of people who had the vision, the time, and the skills to invest in the "Swamp," a.k.a. The Junction, a.k.a. Downtown Tupper. It is a fitting companion to Mostly Spruce and Hemlock, providing many details that answer the questions of who, when, and where.\nThis book reveals the source of pride for all of us who call Tupper Lake home, those who recognize that in addition to natural beauty, it is the legacy of the pioneers of these communities that makes the Adirondacks special.\nThe people of downtown Tupper have never forgotten their motto: "The Junction against the World!" Talk about pride! An impressive job. Congratulations!¿Jim Frenette, Tupper Lake\nI'm blown away by the scope and ambition of Carol Poole's well-researched history. Generations will find big parts of their families' heritages here.¿Mary B. Hotaling, Saranac Lake\nI certainly enjoyed every page of your book. I can only imagine the amount of research you have done. Good luck on a great piece of work.¿Don LaBarge, Tupper Lake

Rising from the Swamp: The Founding Families of Tupper Lake Junction

Carol Payment Poole

A 160-page, full color, hardcover book, Happy Hour in the High Peaks featuresreviews of 46 bars inside the Blue Line, and 46 Adirondack-themed cocktail recipes with photographs.Regional maps and detailed information about each of the High Peaks bars and 46additional Trailheads make this book a must-have as a trail guide or handy reference. It s a great way to get to know the people and places in the Adirondacks!The 46 Adirondack High Peaks have long inspired the hearty hiker and naturalist, many of whom come to the Adirondacks from near and far to climb all 46. But a new distinction has arisen among Adirondack adventurers, with 46 new summits to conquer.Happy Hour in the High Peaks: An Adirondack Bar Guide is the only authorized trail guide to some of the Adirondack Park's favorite pubs, taverns, bars and dives. Explore all 46 High Peaks bars on the Happy Hour Trail as you embark on a pub crawl of grand proportions - compass, backpack and hiking boots optional.

Happy Hour in the High Peaks: An Adirondack Bar Guide

Kim Ladd

Pam Ladd

"Hobbes Goes Home" is the story of Hobbes - a little brown dachshund - who is brought to the local animal shelter by his mommy to save him from an abusive home. The story is about Hobbes' experiences at the shelter - meeting a new friend, Tuxedo - a black and white kitty, being bullied by Moses, an orange tabby cat, all the while dreaming about his new mommy and forever home.Then one day, it happens! Hobbes meets a man who will change his life forever - the man with the bright, blue eyes who brings Hobbes his new mommy and forever home!

Hobbes Goes Home

Tami Crupi Zeman

Bruce Zeman Jr

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