ADK Talks

ADK Talks brings you the stories behind the people, places, and things to do in the Adirondack Park of New York State. With 6 million acres, the Adirondacks are the ultimate playground. We take you beyond the guidebooks and into the heart of one of America's most breathtaking regions. Just like we do on our website, adktaste.com, our podcast uncovers the hidden gems of the Adirondacks, offering hand-picked recommendations for the best places to stay, eat, shop and do in the Adirondack Park. But this isn't just about places. It's about the people who make the Adirondacks so special and unique. In each episode, we talk to people from all walks of life—restauranteurs, farmers, innkeepers, historians, artists, local leaders, writers, hikers, and more. Hear real stories about what they do, their passions, and how they found their way here. And they'll share their insider tips on the best things to see and do in the Adirondacks – insights you won't find anywhere else.

ADK Talks is a society podcast hosted by ADK Taste, with 90 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

ADK Taste hosts ADK Talks, a society show with 90 episodes published.

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  The Dancing Witches: From the Harz Mountains to the Adirondacks

  Sep 28, 202632 min

  Pointed hats. Decorated broomsticks. Classic rock. And a whole lot of Adirondack joy. If you’ve been to a fall festival, parade, or community celebration around North Creek, Indian Lake, Lake George, or Gore Mountain, there’s a good chance you’ve spotted the Adirondack Dancing Witches. But what looks like a wonderfully quirky performance from the crowd has a much bigger story behind it. We sit down with Crystal, Raven, and Shabby to find out how an international dancing-witch phenomenon inspired their Adirondack group, how 18 women ranging in age from 45 to 85 put their own rock-and-roll spin on the tradition, and why becoming a witch can mean much more than putting on a costume. There’s plenty of fun here, from witch names and glowing broomsticks to dancing at Gore Mountain. But there’s also something deeper: friendship, healing, freedom, and the simple pleasure of giving grown-ups permission to play. And if you’re planning a fall trip to the Adirondacks, you’ll hear where you can catch the Dancing Witches in action. What you’ll hear in this episode How the Dancing Witches found their way to the Adirondacks. Why every witch chooses her own name and costume. How classic rock became part of their signature performance. Why the group has become a genuine sisterhood. The unforgettable moments they’ve shared with children, seniors, and longtime fans. Where to see the Dancing Witches around the Adirondacks this fall. Resources: Adirondack Dancing Witches / Gem Radio Theater Gore Mountain Tannery Pond Center Wiawaka Women’s Center Produced by NOVA

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  Anne LaBastille: The Woman Behind Woodswoman

  Sep 21, 202650 min

  Fifty years after Woodswoman introduced readers to a woman building an independent life in a remote Adirondack cabin, Anne LaBastille still captures the imagination. But the cabin on Twitchell Lake was only one part of her remarkable story. We talk with seventh-generation Adirondacker and author Penny Harr about her new book, Anne LaBastille: A Biography of the Woodswoman , and the woman she discovered through years of interviews and archival research. Anne was a wildlife ecologist, writer, licensed Adirondack guide, Adirondack Park Agency commissioner and international conservationist. She earned her Ph.D. from Cornell, conducted environmental work in Guatemala and elsewhere around the world, and built a career in fields where women were often expected to stay on the sidelines. Penny takes us beyond the familiar legend to explore Anne’s fierce independence, complicated personality, relentless work ethic and lasting influence on the Adirondacks. We also visit the story behind her famous cabin, now preserved at Adirondack Experience in Blue Mountain Lake, and consider why her ideas about wilderness, silence, conservation and slowing down outdoors still feel so relevant 50 years later. What you’ll hear in this episode How Anne LaBastille found her way to the Adirondacks. The reality behind building and living in her Twitchell Lake cabin. The scientist and conservationist behind the Woodswoman legend. How she broke barriers in male-dominated fields. Why Woodswoman became a symbol of independence for generations of women. How Anne’s cabin and conservation legacy are being preserved today. Why her message about wilderness, silence and protecting the Adirondacks still resonates. Resources: Anne LaBastille: A Biography of the Woodswoman Anne LaBastille’s Cabin at Adirondack Experience Woodswoman by Anne LaBastille Adirondack Center for Writing Produced by NOVA

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  Forest Bathing & Mindful Outdoor Adventures

  Sep 14, 202644 min

  What if your next Adirondack adventure had no summit, mileage goal, or destination at all? We sit down with New York State outdoor guide Nathan June, founder of Nathan’s Nature Navigations, to explore forest bathing and the simple practice of slowing down enough to really notice the woods around you. Nathan’s relationship with nature changed dramatically after a major health crisis and liver transplant in 2016. During his recovery, quiet visits to parks and places around Lake George helped him experience the outdoors differently. That eventually led him to forest bathing, mindful outdoor guiding, and training through Kripalu’s School of Mindful Outdoor Leadership. From “soft fascination” and sit spots to unexpected encounters with Adirondack wildlife, Nathan shares ways to experience the forest without worrying about conquering it. And you don’t need to disappear deep into the High Peaks to try it. A patch of woods, a local park, or even a quiet spot beneath a few trees can be enough to begin. Whether you’re planning an Adirondack getaway, looking for a gentler outdoor experience, or simply curious about experiencing familiar trails differently, this conversation might convince you to leave the summit goals behind for an afternoon. What you’ll hear in this episode What forest bathing actually looks like. How Nathan’s recovery changed his relationship with nature. Why slowing down outdoors can feel surprisingly difficult. The idea of “soft fascination” and learning to notice more. How sit spots can change the way you experience Adirondack wildlife. Why Inman Pond on Lake George’s east side remains special to Nathan. Resources: Nathan’s Nature Navigations Inman Pond / Lake George Wild Forest Kripalu School of Mindful Outdoor Leadership SUNY Adirondack Outdoor Education Association of Nature and Forest Therapy Produced by NOVA

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  Something’s Out There: Searching for Bigfoot in the Adirondacks

  Sep 7, 202652 min

  What if the Adirondacks’ most famous mystery isn’t hiding in the history books, but somewhere just off the trail? We’re heading back into Bigfoot country with John Sheridan, creator of Adirondack Bigfoot, who investigates eyewitness reports across the Adirondack Park. John talks with the people behind the encounters, visits the locations where they happened, and documents what he finds through video, audio, trail cameras, footprint casts and plenty of time in the woods. From Whitehall and Lake George to Wells, Ticonderoga, Keeseville and the Lake Champlain corridor, John has collected stories that range from strange wood knocks and unexplained tracks to alleged roadside encounters and something throwing rocks at Adirondack campers. And he has a theory about why so much of the activity seems to cluster along the eastern edge of the Adirondack Park. What you’ll hear in this episode Why eyewitnesses sometimes wait decades to share their Bigfoot encounters. The Adirondack evidence John looks for, from footprints and wood knocks to trail-camera images. John’s theory about a Bigfoot migration route through the Lake Champlain corridor. Strange encounters from Whitehall, Wells, Lake George and beyond. Why caves, old mines and remote Adirondack terrain keep coming up in his investigations. What believers, skeptics and the Bigfoot-curious can discover by slowing down in the woods. Resources: Adirondack Bigfoot Whitehall Sasquatch Festival & Calling Contest Tracking Legends: Sasquatch in the Adirondacks Sasquatch in the Adirondacks Produced by NOVA

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  Growing the Future: Women, Apples, and Adirondack Agriculture

  Aug 31, 202652 min

  Ever wonder how a New York apple picked in October can still taste crisp the following summer? We’re heading to Peru, New York, in the Champlain Valley to meet Jenna Mulbury, third-generation co-owner of Northern Orchard and our latest guest in the Women in Agriculture series with Cornell Cooperative Extension of Clinton County. Northern Orchard has been growing apples since 1906, and today its fruit travels from the Adirondack Coast to grocery stores across the country. Jenna takes us beyond the farm stand and into the surprisingly scientific world of commercial apple growing. We learn how enormous low-oxygen storage rooms essentially put apples “to sleep,” why warm days and cool Adirondack nights help create that perfect red blush, and just how much work goes into growing the flawless fruit shoppers expect. There’s plenty here for anyone planning a fall trip to the Adirondacks, too. Jenna shares what’s growing at the Northern Orchard Farm Stand, why you should venture beyond your usual Honeycrisp, and a few apple varieties worth hunting down this season. What you’ll hear in this episode How Northern Orchard has grown apples since 1906 How apples stay fresh nearly year-round Why the Champlain Valley is ideal for apple growing Jenna’s experience as a woman in agriculture New apple varieties worth trying How to choose and store apples at home What’s fresh at the Northern Orchard Farm Stand Why the Adirondacks extend beyond the Blue Line Resources: Northern Orchard Cornell Cooperative Extension of Clinton County New York State Horticultural Society SUNY Cobleskill New York Apple Association Produced by NOVA

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