Stories & connections.
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Roots
The stories that make us who we are. Our connections, founders & families & the threads that bind us all together.
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Community
Our neighborhoods & village life. Schools, kids, outdoor adventures & landscapes. Fairs & festivals.
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Legacy
History, secrets & the stories from our past that you’ll want to hear. We were revolutionary before the Revolution.
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Access
Even as we celebrate our back roads, we’re not standing still. Tech, broadband, community development projects that are growing our economies and how to invest in them.
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Vibes
Arts & culture with our own twist. Galleries? Poetry? Music? Our artists and craftspeople. Look for it here.
All Stories
Upstate New York Winter Got You Down? Grab Your Co-Pilot, Get In The Car and Go
If winter’s got you down, Upstate New York is filled with scenes like this, the Cave House Museum of Mining and Geology in Schoharie County’s Howes Cave. It’s the original entrance to the world-famous Howe Caverns.
How Do You Count Eagles? Patiently. Minekill’s National Eagle Count Day Hits the Bird Jackpot.
Patience paid off for eagle-watchers at Minekill State Park in Upstate New York—thanks to help from Schoharie County Eagle Trail founder Bill Combs Jr.
Ditch Your Phone & Get Outside: No Matter the Weather, There’s Plenty to Do Outdoors in Upstate NY
There’s plenty to do outdoors in Upstate NY. We mine the Get Offline, Get Outside Challenge for the best Schoharie County picks.
Gas Up the Car, Pack the Snacks: In Schoharie County, Everything Else Is Just a Quick Drive Away
Schoharie County: By plane, train, or car we’re just a few hours from NYC, Boston, Montreal, and Niagara Falls…the perfect place to start and end every adventure.
How Settles Mountain Became a Public Nature Preserve with Hiking Trails
A generous donation—270 acres of forests, fields, and hiking trails—helped inspire a partnership between the Schoharie Land Land Trust and community volunteers and the creation of the Settles Mountain Land Preserve.
The Upstate Poetry Festival You Didn’t Know You Needed: Why Sharon Springs Is Stealing the Spotlight
Every October, Upstate NY’s Sharon Springs turns into an unexpected literary hub—where world-class poets, students, and locals gather for two days of readings, workshops, and community.
Celebrate 150 Years at Cobleskill Sunshine Fair: A Must-See Summer Tradition in Upstate New York
Schoharie County’s Sunshine Fair is a family-friendly Upstate NY showcase of food, farm animals, and carnival rides. 2026 will mark the 150th Sunshine Fair.
How Artists Are Powering Schoharie County’s Creative Economy
Do artists fuel the Upstate NY economy? It turns out, in places like Schoharie County, the answer is a resounding yes.
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