Podcasts about Saranac Lake

(May 16, 2025) Chris Shaw's novel "The Manager" is set against the backdrop of the 1980 Winter Olympics and begins at a popular Saranac Lake landmark.

(May 6, 2025) Reporter David Escobar has a recap of NCPR and Adirondack Explorer listening sessions about welcoming and belonging in the region; Cornell Cooperative Extension is hosting a free webinar about how farmers can lower their energy bills; and Adirondack artist Andy Mitchell has a showing opening in Saranac Lake on Thursday, May 8.

As spring arrives in the Adirondacks, the High Peaks enter mud season—a time when trails above 2,500 feet become saturated and vulnerable. The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) advises hikers to avoid these trails to prevent erosion and protect fragile ecosystems. But that doesn't mean your hiking adventures have to pause!In this episode, we'll explore a variety of lower-elevation hiking challenges perfect for this season. From the Lake Placid 9'er to the Fire Tower Challenge, discover new trails, earn badges, and enjoy the beauty of the Adirondacks responsibly. Hiking Challenges Covered: 1. Lake Placid 9'er: www.lakeplacid9er.comA collection of nine accessible peaks around Lake Placid, offering a mix of challenges and scenic views.2. Saranac Lake 6'erSix peaks surrounding Saranac Lake, providing a range of hiking experiences and the tradition of ringing the 6er Bell upon completion.3. Tupper Lake TriadA trio of family-friendly hikes near Tupper Lake, suitable for hikers of all levels.4. Fulton Chain TrifectaThree accessible peaks near Old Forge, perfect for a day of hiking with rewarding views.5. Lake George 12sterA more extensive challenge encompassing 12 peaks around Lake George, offering diverse trails and scenic beauty.6. Adirondack Fire Tower ChallengeA challenge involving hikes to historic fire towers across the Adirondacks, combining history with adventure.Tips for Spring Hiking:- Trail Etiquette: Stay on designated trails to prevent erosion and avoid hiking on muddy trails to protect trail integrity.- Gear Recommendations: Miccrospikes, waterproof boots, gaiters, and trekking poles are essential for spring conditions.- Safety Precautions: Check weather forecasts and trail conditions before heading out, and let someone know your hiking plans and expected return time.Follow Along on Instagram & Facebook:@46of46podcast@jamesappleton46Join the next GREAT RANGE ATHLETE 6-week challenge and get in mountain-hiking shape in just 6 weeks from your local gym or your house. Learn more about the Great Range Athlete Team Program HERELooking for help to improve your both your fitness for hiking and your disicpline and daily habits so you can become the strongest version of yourself on and off the trail? Book a free strategy call with James to learn more about his 1-on-1 coaching program, SEEK TO DO MORE atwww.seektodomore.com/vsl Get my books:1.) The Adirondack 46 in 18 Hikes: The Complete Guide to Hiking the High Peaks 2.) Adirondack Campfire Stories: Tales and Folklore from Inside the Blue LineWebsites:www.46OUTDOORS.comwww.46OF46.com

(Apr 21, 2025) Over the weekend, hundreds of people protested in Saranac Lake and Potsdam against President Donald Trump; environmental advocates say they're ready to once again fight a proposed gas pipeline in New York that President Trump wants to revive; and NPR's CEO Katherine Maher speaks about the potential impact of cuts to public broadcasting.

(Apr 21, 2025) A natural gas pipeline through Upstate New York was thought to be dead. But President Trump mentioned the project in a recent conversation with Gov. Hochul. Environmental advocates say they're ready to fight it again. Also: Hundreds of people hit the streets in Saranac Lake and Potsdam over the weekend for another protest against President Donald Trump.

(Apr 18, 2025) Every Thursday, there are free archery lessons at the Saranac Lake Fish and Game Club; NYS leaders are promising reforms to the culture in prisons after guards were charged for another beating death of an inmate; a new executive order signed by President Donald Trump aims to stop the enforcement of some state climate laws; Several University at Albany students have had their visas terminated; and, warm mountain conditions at the end of April.

(Apr 18, 2025) Every Thursday, there are free archery lessons at the Saranac Lake Fish and Game Club. Our Adirondack reporter Emily Russell takes up a bow and aims for the mark. Also: Federal immigration agents detained at least twelve people at a chick hatchery in Jefferson County.

(Feb 13, 2025) An alliance of hospitals in St. Lawrence and Jefferson counties wants to start its own ambulance service to help with long wait times. But other ambulance services say the real problem is a shortage of EMTs and another ambulance will just poach staff. Also: New York's Secretary of State was in the North Country this week, promoting the governor's budget proposals. Emily Russell reports from Saranac Lake.

(Jan 28, 2025) We look at what a 25% tariff on Canadian goods would mean for the North Country if President Donald Trump follows through on the proposal; the Adirondack Land Trust is hosting an event tonight to discuss where people with various disabilities can enjoy birdwatching in the Adirondacks; and we chat with Saranac Lake artist Michael Burpoe who paints scenes from around the village, including from the annual winter carnival.

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(Jan 13, 2025) Volunteerism took a big hit during and after the coronavirus pandemic. But it's starting to rebound. In Saranac Lake, volunteers are building a sense of civic pride. Also: Child care is a big focus in Governor Hochul's 'affordability agenda', which she'll outline in her state of the state address tomorrow.

(Dec 27, 2024) A new tool to help folks deal with loss in northern Clinton County; a local newspaper press keeps printing; Reachout, the crisis and intervention hotline based in Potsdam, is shutting down at the end of the year; St. Lawrence Seaway administrator is stepping down in January as the Trump administration takes office; and, ice skating in the Adirondacks!

(Dec 27, 2024) A new tool to help people deal with grief opened to the community in northern Clinton County. The "wind phone" in the village of Champlain allows anyone to walk up and speak to whoever they wish were on the other end. Also: As newspaper presses across the U.S. close, the one in Saranac Lake is keeping the news ink local.

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(Dec 23, 2024) Two nurses at Adirondack Medical Center in Saranac Lake hand-crochet a season-themed hat for every infant born in the medical ward. Also: The current U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations has words of advice for her likely successor, North Country Congresswoman Elise Stefanik.

(Dec 18, 2024) Crews with the Northern Forest Canoe Trail completed sixteen projects along the 740-mile water route this summer. We catch up with a trail crew as they worked near Saranac Lake. Also: We'll get an update on Claxton-Hepburn in Ogdensburg, which announced plans about a year ago to split into two facilities.

(Nov 20, 2024) U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand stopped by SUNY Canton Monday to promote a cybersecurity scholarship program and answered questions about a likely special election to replace NY-21 Congresswoman Elise Stefanik; after years of delays, plans to bring a river park with a whitewater wave to Saranac Lake are moving forward; and North Words host Mitch Teich speaks with Ottawa filmmaker Lloyd Frost, whose film "The Berlin Waltz" about authoritarianism in Cold War East Germany seeks to be a cautionary tale for the modern world. 

(Nov 20, 2024) Like in many North Country villages, Saranac Lake's riverfront has gone neglected and underutilized. A group of paddlers is trying to build park with a white water wave along the Saranac River, but they still need to raise a lot of money. Also: U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand stopped by SUNY Canton Monday to promote a cyber security program that helps pay for students' tuition but isn't getting enough applicants.

Becca Rae Eagle, M.S.Ed.,pen name Noelle Tryst, is a wife, mom to a college age son, avid hiker, podcast host of The Podcast: Sacred Penning™: Somatic Meditative Journaling, and a teacher since 2000. Becca served as an English instructor for nearly twenty years in public schools and community colleges and currently teaches third grade at a private school in her community. She is an empath, HSP, intuitive, mental health advocate, woman of Faith, and a soul tender. Becca is also an international bestselling author and international speaker in training.. She has been featured in at least a dozen podcasts and Julie Browne's acclaimed book, Masters of Change (2023, New Degree Press), focusing on her resilient healing path. Her first work, Embodying Joy: A Heart Journal, A Memoir with Journal Space for Body, Mind, & Spirit Health, is available on Amazon. Her piece, “Anchored By a Star,” is featured in the International Bestselling collection, Ignite Your Faith, (Ignite Publishers). Her next book will be released in 2025. Writing as Noelle Tryst, she is a proud staff writer for Women Who Podcast Magazine. She also blogs on Substack at https://substack.com/@NOELLETRYST She is a Transformative Soul Journaling Practitioner. Becca's signature Sacred Penning™ Somatic Meditative Journaling method helps women with A.E.D. (activating energetic discoveries), transformative writing experiences for body, mind, and spirit. Becca offers customized journaling retreats for individuals, private groups, corporate organizations, and community events. Contact Becca Rae Eagle: website : sacredpenning.podia.com Three-percent of Becca's book profits go to children who experience early trauma, poverty, and violence: Life is Good Playmaker Project @ Playmaker Project - About Us | Life is Good® Official Site Three-percent of Becca's retreat profits go to Feeding America @https://give.feedingamerica.org/ Three-percent of Becca's course profits go to the Ecumenical Council of Saranac Lake @http://www.slecumenical.org/ Linktree: https://linktr.ee/entrustingu2day Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/beccaraeeagle/ Public IG:https://www.instagram.com/beccaraeeagle/?hl=en Email: entrustingu2day@gmail.com Podcast: The Sacred Penning Podcast: Journal Your Way to Brighter Days website https://thesacredpenningpodcast.buzzsprout.com Dr. Kimberley Linert Speaker, Author, Broadcaster, Mentor, Trainer, Behavioral Optometrist Event Planners- I am available to speak at your event. Here is my media kit: https://brucemerrinscelebrityspeakers.com/portfolio/dr-kimberley-linert/ To book Dr. Linert on your podcast, television show, conference, corporate training or as an expert guest please email her at incrediblelifepodcast@gmail.com or Contact Bruce Merrin at Bruce Merrin's Celebrity Speakers at merrinpr@gmail.com 702.256.9199 Host of the Podcast Series: Incredible Life Creator Podcast Available on... Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/incredible-life-creator-with-dr-kimberley-linert/id1472641267 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6DZE3EoHfhgcmSkxY1CvKf?si=ebe71549e7474663 and on 9 other podcast platforms Author of Book: "Visualizing Happiness in Every Area of Your Life" Get on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3srh6tZ Website: https://www.DrKimberleyLinert.com The Great Discovery eLearning platform: https://thegreatdiscovery.com/kimberley

Join us for this inspirational chat with John and Ann Monroe from Saranac Lake, New York! John was crewed and paced by his wife Ann at the 2023 and 2024 Wild Goose 100. The two events could not have been more different! In 2023, John bowed out at mile 93 after a grueling battle with Tropical Storm Ophelia and the washed out Wawayanda trails. His mantra for the next year carried him to the finish line a year later: "4 MORE IN '24!" Listen in to hear John and Ann's inspirational story of how they got into trail running and how they crossed that Wild Goose finish line together. Oh and by the way, John is 70 years young and Ann paced him for 37 of the 100 miles!

In this ADK Talks episode, we have the privilege of speaking with Jeff Berry and Elena Lumby, two dedicated members of Search and Rescue in the Northern Adirondacks (SARNAK). SARNAK is an all-volunteer organization based in Saranac Lake, primarily serving the Upstate New York region. It works closely with NYS DEC's Forest Rangers, who, in addition to protecting and managing forests, parks and wildlife habitats, play a vital role in ensuring the safety of visitors. SARNAK also collaborates with other law enforcement agencies and first responders to assist with backcountry emergencies.Jeff and Elena delve into the rigorous and comprehensive training the SARNAK team undergoes, instilling confidence in their ability to assist NY's dedicated Forest Rangers in any backcountry emergency.In this episode, you'll hear:Stories from their Search and Rescue experiencesWhy “cotton can kill” in the wildernessHow Snickers bars, Swedish Fish, and Stewart's chocolate-covered espresso beans are good for youWhy you shouldn't go into the woods without two headlampsThe rise in wandering seniorsWhere to learn about the 10 hiking essentialsAlso mentioned in this podcast:SARNAKSARNAK on FacebookNYS DEC Forest Rangers Assistance 833-697-7264 North Elba Local Enhancement and Advance Fund – LEAF GrantsCalTopo Search and Rescue Mapping SoftwareNYS Forest Ranger Reports ArchiveNCPR: Rangers rescue hypothermic, frostbitten hiker in Adirondacks amid snowstormNew York Times: A Hiker Was Lost in the Woods. Snow Was Falling. Time Was Running Out.Hike Smart NY 10 Hiking EssentialsFind Your Local Search And Rescue Team90-Miler Northern Forest Canoe TrailPaul Smith's VICFiddlehead BistroAdirondack Mountain Club (ADK)The LOJ at Heart LakeCrossroads Country StoreStewart'sADK Talks is brought to you by ADK Taste. We provide insight on the best places to stay, shop, eat and things to do in the 6-million-acre Adirondack Park in upstate New York. Visit our website, ADKtaste.com, and sign up for our weekly newsletter.Questions or comments? Email us at info@adktaste.com. We'd love to hear from you!

Dementia is a family disease that affects not just the afflicted person but everyone who loves, depends on, and cares for her. Alzheimer's and related diseases don't kill off their victims right away but instead drains them over years of their ability to think or do or even really be themselves. Watching that happen is horrifying and tests caregivers. Writer Will Doolittle knows this. Seven and one half years ago his wife Bella was diagnosed with Alzheimer and told she probably had eight years to live. He writes about how the disease has changed their lives. Rosemary's family care for her 98-year-old mother who is slowly disappearing. Ruth Fish is a nurse practitioner who offer support and hope and sees the bright spots for families like Doolittle's and Armao's. Will Doolittle is 64. He met his wife, Bella, when he was 13 and living in Saranac Lake, and she came over from Lake Placid to see her boyfriend, Dave, who was one of Will's best friends. Bella was 15. Will worked at the Adirondack Daily Enterprise, his family's business, as a teenager, and then again after college and some time abroad. In 1986, he was living in Lake Placid,, working on the newspaper there, when he went into the Lake Placid bar P.J. O'Neill's and, after pushing through a crowd, saw a bartender he thought he recognized. "I think I know you," he said to Bella. "Yeah? Half the guys in here think they know me," she said. Before long  they were seeing each other. After several months, Will moved into the apartment in Saranac Lake where Bella lived with her two children, Travis and Ginny, who were 8 and 7.  Will and Bella got married in April of 1990, and the family moved the next year to Malone, where Will worked as the editor of the local paper, the Telegram.  Bella commuted to Saranac Lake to continue working as a photographer for the Enterprise, then took a job as a bartender at a notorious biker bar in Malone.  They moved to Glens Falls in the fall of 1993, where Will had taken a job as an editor at the Post-Star. He worked as night, Sunday, features, editorial page and special projects editor — not all at once — over the next 29 years, retiring in January of 2022 to stay home and take care of Bella full-time.  Bella worked various jobs and finished her undergraduate degree, then got a master's and a teaching certificate while she was working full time as a domestic violence counselor at Catholic Charities.  Will and Bella adopted their son Zo in 1990 and daughter Tam a couple of years later.  Bella took a job as a teacher and administrator for the Ticonderoga branch campus of North Country Community College but was forced to retire in 2018 after informing the college in 2017 she had been diagnosed with Alzheimers.   Will was able to keep working for a few years but eventually had to stop. He is now writing a memoir that will include what's happening with my life now with Bella. He also writes a Substack column about that which you can read here: https://kentingley.substack.com/ Ruth E. Fish is a certified family nurse practitioner with more than 35 years of experience in internal medicine and geriatrics. She is an educator for the Center for Excellence for Alzheimer's Disease at the Glens Falls NY Hospital. She holds a bachelor's degree in nursing from SUNY Plattsburgh and a master's from the Medical College of Virginia at Richmond in Family Nurse Practice and Community Healthy. She has been awarded the Warren County Bar Association's Liberty Bell prize for work helping adult reach physical and neuron-cognitive wellness. A nurse beloved by patients she also has an extensive volunteer history including helping refugees coming into her community. 

Dementia is a family disease that affects not just the afflicted person but everyone who loves, depends on, and cares for her. Alzheimer's and related diseases don't kill off their victims right away but instead drains them over years of their ability to think or do or even really be themselves. Watching that happen is horrifying and tests caregivers. Writer Will Doolittle knows this. Seven and one half years ago his wife Bella was diagnosed with Alzheimer and told she probably had eight years to live. He writes about how the disease has changed their lives. Rosemary's family care for her 98-year-old mother who is slowly disappearing. Ruth Fish is a nurse practitioner who offer support and hope and sees the bright spots for families like Doolittle's and Armao's. Will Doolittle is 64. He met his wife, Bella, when he was 13 and living in Saranac Lake, and she came over from Lake Placid to see her boyfriend, Dave, who was one of Will's best friends. Bella was 15. Will worked at the Adirondack Daily Enterprise, his family's business, as a teenager, and then again after college and some time abroad. In 1986, he was living in Lake Placid,, working on the newspaper there, when he went into the Lake Placid bar P.J. O'Neill's and, after pushing through a crowd, saw a bartender he thought he recognized. "I think I know you," he said to Bella. "Yeah? Half the guys in here think they know me," she said. Before long they were seeing each other. After several months, Will moved into the apartment in Saranac Lake where Bella lived with her two children, Travis and Ginny, who were 8 and 7. Will and Bella got married in April of 1990, and the family moved the next year to Malone, where Will worked as the editor of the local paper, the Telegram. Bella commuted to Saranac Lake to continue working as a photographer for the Enterprise, then took a job as a bartender at a notorious biker bar in Malone. They moved to Glens Falls in the fall of 1993, where Will had taken a job as an editor at the Post-Star. He worked as night, Sunday, features, editorial page and special projects editor — not all at once — over the next 29 years, retiring in January of 2022 to stay home and take care of Bella full-time. Bella worked various jobs and finished her undergraduate degree, then got a master's and a teaching certificate while she was working full time as a domestic violence counselor at Catholic Charities. Will and Bella adopted their son Zo in 1990 and daughter Tam a couple of years later. Bella took a job as a teacher and administrator for the Ticonderoga branch campus of North Country Community College but was forced to retire in 2018 after informing the college in 2017 she had been diagnosed with Alzheimers. Will was able to keep working for a few years but eventually had to stop. He is now writing a memoir that will include what's happening with my life now with Bella. He also writes a Substack column about that which you can read here: https://kentingley.substack.com/ Ruth E. Fish is a certified family nurse practitioner with more than 35 years of experience in internal medicine and geriatrics. She is an educator for the Center for Excellence for Alzheimer's Disease at the Glens Falls NY Hospital. She holds a bachelor's degree in nursing from SUNY Plattsburgh and a master's from the Medical College of Virginia at Richmond in Family Nurse Practice and Community Healthy. She has been awarded the Warren County Bar Association's Liberty Bell prize for work helping adult reach physical and neuron-cognitive wellness. A nurse beloved by patients she also has an extensive volunteer history including helping refugees coming into her community.

(Sep 27, 2024) ORDA has authorized improvements at several of the Olympic venues in the Adirondacks; a BOCES Culinary Arts Instructor in Gouverneur is the winner of a state award for her decades of work teaching North Country students how to cook; as fall colors begin to pop in the Adirondacks, we take a hike around Black Pond near Paul Smith's; and, a preview of show at Bluseed Studios in Saranac Lake.

(Sep 25, 2024) A new nature preserve outside Saranac Lake is trying to find the balance between "Forever Wild" and the Adirondacks' growing movement for accessible outdoor recreation. We visit the Glenview Preserve with its iconic view. Also: People who speak indigenous languages want them included in the state's second language push.

(Sep 24, 2024) Gov. Hochul is declaring a mosquito-borne illness an imminent threat to human health; state officials are continuing the push for a statewide cellphone ban in schools; and a Saranac Lake firm is offering free herbicide treatments to fight the invasive Japanese knotweed plant. 

(Sep 24, 2024) There are many initiatives to contain or remove invasive species from our land and waters. A Saranac Lake firm is offering free herbicide treatments on residents' land to fight the invasive Japanese knotweed plant. Also: New York state has approved a large-scale solar project on Rich Road in Canton.

In this episode of ADK Talks, we connect with Denise Silfee, the Education and Communications Director at the Adirondack Center for Loon Conservation in Saranac Lake, New York. The Common Loon, specifically Adirondack loons, is a favorite topic among the adktaste.com community. This super informative, educational and engaging conversation with Denise could have probably filled three podcast episodes (which is why we can't wait to have her back).In addition to explaining the vital work the Adirondack Center for Loon Conservation does, Denise helps us answer questions like:Why do people find loons so fascinating?What are the biggest threats to loons, and how can we protect them?How are loons important to the overall Adirondack ecosystem? What makes loons unique among other birds and waterfowl?Where do loons go in the winter, and do they always return to the same Adirondack lakes each year?Do loons mate for life, and how do they find their partners?What are essential guidelines for encountering and interacting with loons safely? Are loons endangered, and how do we ensure the long-term viability of the Adirondack loon population?Where can we learn more about loons?Listen now and subscribe to ADK Talks to never miss an opportunity to learn more from the people behind the best places to visit, stay, eat, shop, and do things in the Adirondacks. Visit our website, ADKtaste.com, and sign up for our weekly newsletter.Mentioned in this podcast:Adirondack Center for Loon ConservationRosalie Barrow Edge — Feminist, Naturalist and ConservationistGet the Lead Out: A Simple Change to Save Loon LivesLoon-Friendly Lake Certification ProgramSUNY ESF Loon Dive at the Newcomb Adirondack Interpretive Center (AIC)Adirondack Loon Celebration 2024Northern Forest Canoe TrailADK Loon FactsQuestions or comments? Email us at info@adktaste.com. We'd love to hear from you!Mixed & Edited by Next Day Podcastinfo@nextdaypodcast.com

(Aug 30, 2024) A Thousand Islands' man keeping the nautical heritage of wooden boats alive; the annual lighting of Adirondack fire towers; United Helpers has purchased a restaurant in Ogdensburg; Tourism to the North Country grew modestly last year; a preview of the Northern Current Music Festival in Saranac Lake.

Meet Josh Dann, the long time Principal at Saranac Lake HS, NY. Josh is a father, caring leader, avid golfer, and more. Josh has worked hard with his leadership team to create a culture of learning and growth at Saranac Lake. We'll talk leadership, cell phones, marshmallows, and all things upstate NY. Join us LIVE Saturday morning, August 24th @ 8:30 am EST. #SurviveThrive This podcast is sponsored by IXL Personalized Learning. IXL is used by more than 1 million teachers each day. It is also the most widely used online learning and teaching platform for K-12. Learn more here: ixl.com/elb

Drago kicks off the pod with his take on the Algerian boxer, which, of course, leads to Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel being brought up. Geoff shares stories from the Ween concert in Missoula, MT, and declares Chappell Roan's latest album the best pop album of the last 10 years. A Patron submitted a question: If you had a million dollars and couldn't spend it on yourself, what would you do? This incredible question quickly devolves into a conversation about how the boys would kill each other if they had the resources. In the end, the boys speculate on how World War III will start. Through it all we remain the only funny podcast. JOIN THE PATREON FOR A WEEKLY BONUS EPISODE AND EARLY ACCESS TO REGULAR EPISODES: https://www.patreon.com/youreanidiot Geoffrey has upcoming shows in Saranac Lake, NY; Tulsa, AZ; Wichita, KS;  New York, NY; Fort Collins, CO; Fargo, ND; and more. Buy tickets or sign up for his mailing list here: https://linktr.ee/Geoffreyatm11 Alex has upcoming shows in Columbus, Nashville, Fort Collins, Fargo, and more. Buy tickets to Alex's upcoming shows here: https://linktr.ee/alexdrag

(Aug 12, 2024) Composting is considered a crucial way to reduce landfill waste and help reverse climate change. But North Country towns have struggled to scale up composting programs. We meet a man near Saranac Lake who's trying to make it a business. Also: Franklin and St. Lawrence counties are cleaning up and fixing roads after Friday's heavy rain and flooding.

(Aug 9, 2024) NYS Senator Stec described inmates as the "animals of New York" at a recent prison rally in Fort Ann; several Planned Parenthood clinics are closing in Upstate NY; Saranac Lake hosted a festival in honor of Philippine president Manuel Quezon, a former resident of the village; State officials are warning North Country residents to be prepared for up to six inches of rain to fall in the next 24 hours.

(Aug 9, 2024) During World War II, a former president of the Phillipines got tuberculosis and spent a lot of time recovering in Saranac Lake. The bond between the two places continues to this day, with a festival in memory of President Manuel Quezon. Also: We're following the heavy rains that could bring flooding tonight to big swaths of the North Country.

The boys come back from a show at Uncle Vinny's in Point Pleasant, NJ, where Drago's anxiety made him leave for the train station early in Geoff's set. All in all, great crowd, great show, thanks for coming out to support!  In the heat of the Olympics, Drago shares his thoughts on the hottest sports. Geoff vouches (and provides financial support) for Wikipedia, despite bringing news from Bummer.com. The boys also discuss the super volcano in Yellowstone. Through it all we remain the only funny podcast. JOIN THE PATREON FOR A WEEKLY BONUS EPISODE AND EARLY ACCESS TO REGULAR EPISODES: https://www.patreon.com/youreanidiot Geoffrey has upcoming shows in Saranac Lake, NY; Tulsa, AZ; Wichita, KS;  New York, NY; Fort Collins, CO; Fargo, ND; and more. Buy tickets or sign up for his mailing list here: https://linktr.ee/Geoffreyatm11 Alex has upcoming shows in Columbus, Nashville, Fort Collins, Fargo, and more. Buy tickets to Alex's upcoming shows here: https://linktr.ee/alexdrag

(Jul 9, 2024) Paddling races are a core part of summer Adirondack culture. The five-mile Willard Hanmer race was created in 1963, named after a well-known guideboat builder from Saranac Lake, and it's having a resurgence. Also: Canton's sustainability committee is documenting residents' home clean energy upgrades to unlock grants.

(Jul 1, 2024) The ADK Land Trust will use a $3 million grant to build accessible trails in Saranac Lake and Lake Placid; since 2022, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has been hosting entrepreneurship fairs at military bases to encourage troops to start businesses; and, through the big back windows of the Wild Center in Tupper Lake, you'll see a 500-foot clothesline, with about 150 pieces of clothing on it, flapping in the breeze. It's the museum's newest art installation, by Brenda Baker.

(Jul 1, 2024) The newest installation at the Wild Center in Tupper Lake features a long clothesline with about 150 pieces of clothing on it. It's a reminder of all the unseen labor that goes into producing our food. We pay a visit. Also: The ADK Land Trust will use a $3 million grant to build accessible trails in Saranac Lake and Lake Placid.

(Jun 24, 2024) On Saturday, 30 North Country veterans of Vietnam, Desert Storm and the Cold War flew together to Washington DC to visit the memorials to the wars they and their comrades served in. They were part of the North Country Honor Flight; Governor Kathy Hochul signed new social media regulations for children into law on Thursday, but poll numbers show New Yorkers aren't satisfied with her leadership; and, North Country transplants and longtime Adirondackers are welcome to play music and jam every Monday night at the Saranac Lake Hootenanny at the Garagery.

Welcome to the Personal Development Trailblazers Podcast! In this episode, we dive into using jourrnaling to overcome challenges. Becca Rae Eagle, M.S.Ed.,pen name Noelle Tryst, is a wife, mom to a college age son, avid hiker, podcast host of The Podcast: Sacred Penning™: Somatic Meditative Journaling, and a teacher since 2000. Becca served as an English instructor for nearly twenty years in public schools and community colleges and currently teaches third grade at a private school in her community. She is an empath, HSP, intuitive, mental health advocate, woman of Faith, and a soul tender. Becca is also an international bestselling author and international speaker in training.. She has been featured in at least a dozen podcasts and Julie Browne's acclaimed book, Masters of Change (2023, New Degree Press), focusing on her resilient healing path. Her first work, Embodying Joy: A Heart Journal, A Memoir with Journal Space for Body, Mind, & Spirit Health, is available on Amazon. Her piece, “Anchored By a Star,” is featured in the International Bestselling collection, Ignite Your Faith, (Ignite Publishers). Her next book will be released in 2025. Writing as Noelle Tryst, she is a proud staff writer for Women Who Podcast Magazine. She also blogs on Substack at https://substack.com/@NOELLETRYST She is a Transformative Soul Journaling Practitioner. Becca's signature Sacred Penning™ Somatic Meditative Journaling method helps women with A.E.D. (activating energetic discoveries), transformative writing experiences for body, mind, and spirit. Becca offers customized journaling retreats for individuals, private groups, corporate organizations, and community events. Links to offerings are on her : Sacred Penning Website Three-percent of Becca's book profits go to children who experience early trauma, poverty, and violence: Life is Good Playmaker Project @ Playmaker Project - About Us | Life is Good® Official Site Three-percent of Becca's retreat profits go to Feeding America @https://give.feedingamerica.org/ Three-percent of Becca's course profits go to the Ecumenical Council of Saranac Lake @http://www.slecumenical.org/ Connect with Becca Rae on socials here: https://www.facebook.com/beccaraeeagle/ https://www.instagram.com/beccaraeeagle/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebeccaburroughseagle2222/ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-sacred-penning-podcast-somatic-meditative-journaling/id1670782687 Grab Becca Rae's freebie here: http://sacredpenning.podia.com/ =================================== If you enjoyed this episode, remember to hit the like button and subscribe. Then share this episode with your friends. Thanks for watching the Personal Development Trailblazers Podcast. This podcast is part of the Digital Trailblazer family of podcasts. To learn more about Digital Trailblazer and what we do to help entrepreneurs, go to DigitalTrailblazer.com. Are you a coach, consultant, expert, or online course creator? Then we'd love to invite you to our FREE Facebook Group where you can learn the best strategies to land more high-ticket clients and customers. Request to join here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/profitablecoursecreators QUICK LINKS: APPLY TO BE FEATURED: https://app.digitaltrailblazer.com/podcast-guest-application GET MORE CLIENTS: https://app.digitaltrailblazer.com/client-acquisition-accelerator-pdf DIGITAL TRAILBLAZER: https://digitaltrailblazer.com/ JOIN OUR FREE FACEBOOK GROUP: https://www.facebook.com/groups/profitablecoursecreators

(May 7, 2024) A behavioral health organization with locations in Clinton and Warren counties plans to hire 100 new people; a group of advocates recently held a week-long demonstration to raise awareness about homelessness in Watertown; we'll take advantage of this warm time just before the black flies come, and go on a canoe camping trip on Lower Saranac Lake.

(Mar 20, 2024) There are more than 8,000 people in prison in the North Country. Visiting a loved one behind bars can be complicated and expensive. A conversation with the mother of a man imprisoned in the Adirondacks; while some states are putting constraints on birth control, Gov. Hochul signed a standing order to allow all pharmacies in New York to dispense birth control medications to anyone who wants one; NCPR's news team is launching a year-long investigation into climate change in the North Country, how it's affecting the region during each of the four seasons. We're starting by getting your feedback about what we should be paying attention to; also, we'll talk with Saranac Lake artist Brittany Sternberg about her plans to create a new outdoor mural with the help of other community artists and organizations.

(Mar 11, 2024) Every Monday night, folks gather in Saranac Lake to write letters to politicians calling for a permanent ceasefire in Gaza; as Congress flirts with more government shutdowns, people in the military have to deal with the stress of missing paychecks and losing access to federal programs; we'll talk with one of the organizers of the Support Women Artists Now events in Malone this month, including a gallery exhibit, drumming circle and print workshop.

(Mar 11, 2024) The war between Israel and Hamas has generated concern and outrage among people here in the North Country. Every Monday night, folks gather in Saranac Lake to write letters to politicians calling for a permanent ceasefire in Gaza. Also: Advocates for New York's seniors say Gov. Hochul's proposed budget for the Office for the Aging should be doubled.

(Feb 23, 2024) New York lawmakers need to enact new congressional district lines by next Tuesday, and control of the House of Representatives could lie in the balance; the Adirondack Experience in Blue Mountain Lake partnered with a Black artist last summer on a landscape painting where a Black man was killed nearly a century ago; John Warren checks the trail conditions before the warm-up next week; Flags, photos and foods from dozens of countries were on display last night in the Saranac Lake Middle School gymnasium, as part of Multicultural Night. We talk with some of youngsters eager to share their worldly knowledge.

(Feb 15, 2024) Officials in Saranac Lake are calling an emergency meeting today over a monster truck with an image of the Confederate flag that drove in the winter carnival parade; how Plattsburgh police, hospital staff and family members foiled a potential mass shooting at CVPH earlier this week; conversation with artist Virginia Burnett on her beads, dyed fiber and bent metal at TAUNY.

(Feb 15, 2024) A controversy is erupting in Saranac Lake over one of the participants in its famous Winter Carnival parade. A monster truck with a Confederate flag on it is raising questions about free speech and hate symbols. Also: More details are emerging about how police and a family member stopped a potential shooting at Plattsburgh's hospital.

(Jan 26, 2024) The percentage of babies born at home in St. Lawrence County is almost ten times the state average. One midwife delivers most of them; the mild weather means unstable ice conditions on North Country rivers and lakes. Emergency officials are warning people to be aware before going on the ice; music and conversation with the electroacoustic duo ARKAI, coming to Saranac and Saranac Lake this weekend!

(Jan 8, 2024) We'll chat with Amy Feiereisel about the NCPR texting club; Heuvelton's animal shelter is planning to build a new space, as the state rolls out new rules for animal shelters starting in 2025; we'll preview what's happening Monday nights this month at the Hootenanny in Saranac Lake.

John Larkin and Joe Lynch discuss the FreightTech investment environment. John is Strategic Advisor of Transportation & Logistics at Clarendon Capital, a private equity sponsor focused on developing investment opportunities and providing strategic advisory services to the transportation, logistics and distribution sectors. About John Larkin, CFA John Larkin, CFA is a Strategic Advisor to Clarendon Capital. John Larkin was named an Operating Partner at Clarendon Capital in May of 2019. In April of 2021, Mr. Larkin became Strategic Advisor at Clarendon, and was named Chair of the firm's Advisory Board. His mission is to help craft the firm's growth strategy while assisting with deal sourcing, capital raising, and the creation of value within portfolio companies. Clarendon remains 100% focused on the transportation & logistics industry, broadly defined. Previously, Mr. Larkin joined Legg Mason (later sold to Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Inc.) in October 2001 to form and to lead the firm's entry into the transportation markets. For 17 years, Mr. Larkin headed up Stifel's transportation and logistics research effort. In January of 2018, Mr. Larkin transitioned from Stifel's Research Department to Stifel's Investment Banking team. While in Investment Banking, Mr. Larkin advised numerous publicly traded and privately held transportation and logistics companies as well as many financial sponsors with investments in the transportation and logistics space. Over the years, Mr. Larkin has been recognized as an all-star analyst by Institutional Investor magazine numerous times, a Wall Street Journal All-Star analyst on several occasions, and has been awarded multiple Starmine stock picking and earnings estimate accuracy awards. Previously, Mr. Larkin has served as: Chairman and CEO of RailWorks Corporation, Managing Director with Alex. Brown and Sons' transportation team, AVP - Planning and Analysis at CSX Transportation, Inc., Systems Engineering Consultant with Day & Zimmermann, Inc., and a Research Associate at the Center for Transportation Research (at the University of Texas at Austin). Mr. Larkin earned his MBA from Harvard University in 1984, a Master of Science degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Texas at Austin in 1978, and a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Vermont in 1977. Mr. Larkin is a CFA charter holder. In addition, he is Vice Chairman of Crown Diesel, and a member of The Board of Directors for CRST International, eNow Energy, Cub Ventures (CDLife), Novapath Supply Chain Systems & Rygen Technologies, and Phoenix Intermodal. He also serves on the Boards of Advisors for Freightwaves, Haul, LoadSmart, DFMData, Baton, On-ramp Payments, Leaf Logistics, Truckl.io, and LineHaul Station. Additionally, Mr. Larkin is an Advisor to Bakken Energy and Hoptek and is a member of Aurora's Industry Advisory Council. Mr. Larkin is married and is the proud father of four adult children (Conor, Clifford, Casey, and Sarah Alexandra). He resides, with his wife of 38 years, Nancy, in Dallas, TX, Baltimore, MD, and Saranac Lake, NY, and on Water Island, USVI. About Clarendon Capital Clarendon Group is private equity sponsor focused on developing investment opportunities and providing strategic advisory services to the transportation, logistics and distribution sectors. Their principals possess unique resources, expertise, and partnership networks to add value to companies and execute transactions. The team collectively has over 75 years of industry experience as principal investors, board members, senior operators, management consultants and investment bankers. The principals have engaged on over 60 investments and assignments in the sector, working with their partners and clients to achieve agreed upon objectives. Key Takeaways: FreightTech Investment Environment John Larkin, CFA is a Strategic Advisor at Clarendon Capital and to a number of transportation and logistics companies. John shares his insights on a variety of topics including: The venture capital market that was red hot, but has cooled off How long the freight downturn will last What investors are looking for in FreightTech space Clarendon Capital is focused on partnering with investors, owners and management teams to build quantifiable value in their business over a mutually agreed timeframe. Clarendon's engagements and investments have spanned from several months to over a decade. Their  capabilities in the transportation and logistics industry give them a perspective necessary to substantially add value to the organization. Clarendon invests in opportunities connected to the transportation, logistics, and distribution market space. The firm invests in companies with enterprise values up to $500 million and revenues up to $1.0 billion. Clarendon invests across the capital structure, including majority and minority investments. The firm is flexible on its hold periods, tailoring its approach to the specific circumstances of each investment. Clarendon invests in a variety of transactions, including growth capital investments, recapitalizations, management buyouts, corporate carve-outs, and shareholder buyouts. The firm seeks to make investments where its capital, expertise, and network can create real value-add and improve investment returns. Clarendon has a track record of successful investments in companies with industry-leading positions and solid potential for considerable value creation. Learn More About FreightTech Investment Environment John's LinkedIn Clarendon Capital LinkedIn Clarendon Capital Logistics Industry Outlook with John Larkin Episode Sponsor: Wreaths Across America Wreaths Across America Radio - Wreaths Across America Episode Sponsor: Lean Solutions Group Outsourced Sales and Marketing with Ryan Mann The Logistics of Logistics Podcast If you enjoy the podcast, please leave a positive review, subscribe, and share it with your friends and colleagues. The Logistics of Logistics Podcast: Google, Apple, Castbox, Spotify, Stitcher, PlayerFM, Tunein, Podbean, Owltail, Libsyn, Overcast Check out The Logistics of Logistics on Youtube