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.
Welcome to a Winter Wonderland. Schoharie County’s 1st Real 2025 Snowstorm in Photos.
If you like winter—and in Schoharie County, you’d better—now’s the best time to get outside and enjoy its beauty. Take a look…
We’ve Got the Vibes: Line Dancing, Trivia, Community Theater & Outhouse Races
The Vibes are just the beginning in Upstate NY’s Schoharie County. Line dancing, trivia, pancake breakfasts, and outhouse races…there’s always something to do.
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.
How Four Colorado Brewers Found Their Way to Schoharie County (And Won Brewery of the Year—Twice)
Wayward Lane Brewing turned a historic Upstate NY farm into a craft beer destination, blending local ingredients, community roots, and national recognition—all just 35 minutes from Albany and three hours from NYC.
This is Root Access. Welcome.
Welcome to Root Access, your digital doorway to quality life and work in Upstate NY powered by Schoharie County’s SEEC and partners. Stories about what make us us along with resources for growing your business, making community connections, and even moving in.
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