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
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.
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.
Why Schoharie County Libraries Are the Smartest Place to Start Your Next Chapter
Whether you’re a remote worker, parent, or lifelong learner, Schoharie County’s community libraries offer WiFi, workshops, belonging, and more in each of our downtowns.
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Welcome to Root Access, your digital doorway to quality life and work in Upstate NY powered by Schoharie County’s SEEC and partners.
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