What’s Up North Blog

As Springtime slowly creeps up to the Adirondack North Country, the entire region is awakening to the possibilities and opportunities that lie ahead. Our region’s economy thrives during the warmer months as businesses, shops and restaurants extend their hours and...

VIDEO: A Day in the Life of an Adirondack North Country Distiller Many businesses in the Adirondack North Country form collaborative relationships when making, producing and building. In this video, ANCA and Josh Clement Productions take a closer look at Gristmill Distillery in Keene,...

Adirondack filmmaker Josh Clement has deep roots in the region   There is something about this place that keeps so many of us here, despite the challenges. Maybe it’s the ancient mountains and wild forests. Or the clear lakes and...

Sweetgrass. Cedar. Lavender. Marigold. Rose. Balsam. The ingredients alone conjure up an intoxicating palette of fragrance, color and flavor. Nestled on a peaceful farm in Northern New York, a homegrown business is rooted in these elements. Soapmaker and entrepreneur Sandy...

It’s hard to believe it’s mid-December at the Madrid-Waddington Central School.  As snow drifts into the exterior courtyard, lush green plants fill sturdy metal racks in the school’s garden room. Eight six-foot tall grow racks boast salad greens and herbs...