Cassandra Burns (right) guides a whitewater raft down the Hudson River. 2020. North River, NY. Photo by Melody Thomas. Photo courtesy of Cassandra Burns. Click here for our story on Beaver Brook Outfitters, an outdoor adventure guiding operation run by Burns and her father.
Five forest rangers in front of log cabin, likely near Lake Colden. Town of Newcomb, NY. Photo courtesy of the North Creek Depot Museum, donated by the Lussi family.
Three forest rangers with boats, likely at Lake Colden. Town of Newcomb, NY. Photo courtesy of the North Creek Depot Museum, donated by the Lussi family.
Artist Marlana Thompson Baker (left) with Talia Cook, who is modelling Thompson Baker’s jewelry and clothing at the Dress to Kilt fashion show. 2021. New York City, New York. Photo courtesy of Marlana Thompson Baker.
Talia Cook modelling an outfit and strawberry jewelry set made by Marlana Thompson Baker at the Dress to Kilt runway fashion show. 2021. New York City, New York. Photo courtesy of Marlana Thompson Baker.
Wayne Baker models Mohawk regalia made by Marlana Thompson Baker at the Dress to Kilt runway fashion show. 2021. New York City, New York. Photo courtesy of Marlana Thompson Baker.
Caretaker Gerald Heath holds a hose outside Singer Castle on Dark Island. He was responsible for keeping the island running, which included watering the grounds. Circa 1950s or early 1960s. Chippewa Bay, NY. Photo courtesy of Doug Heath.
Gerald Heath with lawnmower at Singer Castle on Dark Island, where he was the caretaker. Circa 1950s or early 1960s. Chippewa Bay, NY. Photo courtesy of Doug Heath.
Aleka’s Restaurant owner and operator Peter Kritziotis wiping down a table in the outdoor dining area. The restaurant shut down after the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in March 2020 and reopened for streetside dining in June. Plattsburgh, NY. June 4, 2020. Courtesy of Peter Kritziotis. To hear about Aleka’s reopening, check out Kritziotis’ full […]
Appliance repairman Chris Beldock in front of his work truck. Madrid, NY. June 2021. Photo courtesy of Chris Beldock. Check out Beldock’s North Country at Work story here.
