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
We’ve Got The Vibes: Line Dancing, Trivia, Community Theater And 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, 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.
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