Episode 001: 001 Adirondack High Peaks: Exploring The Mountain Wilderness
Date: July 1, 2026
The High Peaks rewards ambition, but it also rewards patience.
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A place to explore New York historic sites, scenic landscapes, hidden gems, local stories, and unforgettable journeys.
Episode 002: 002 Letchworth State Park: Waterfalls, History, Grand Canyon of the East
Date: July 4, 2026
Grand Canyon of the East.
Episode 003: 003 Thousand Islands: Where the St. Lawrence River Becomes a World of Islands
Date: July 6, 2026
Hidden coves, historic communities, lighthouses, castles, and islands of nearly every imaginable size.
Episode 004: 004 Chimney Bluffs State Park: An Ever-Changing Coastline
Date: July 10, 2026
One of the most unusual landscapes in New York State.
Episode 005: 005 New York State Year-Round Destinations: One State, Four Seasons of Adventure
Date: July 12, 2026
Pick one region you love—then visit it once each season.
Episode 006: 006 Made in New York: Adirondack Chairs
Date: July 14, 2026
Adirondack chair has become a symbol of relaxation.
Episode 007: 007 Made in New York: Buffalo Wings
Date: July 22, 2026
Buffalo wings tell the story of creativity, family, and a city.
Episode 008: 008 Made in New York: Corning Glass
Date: July 25, 2026
Few products have shaped everyday life quite like glass made in New York.
Episode 009: 009 The Victorian Home Construction Era in New York State: A Study with Special Reference to the Zehr Estate
Date: August 6, 2026
Victorian home construction required highly skilled craftsmen
Episode 010: 010 Apples in New York State: A Harvest Tradition
Date: August 10, 2026
New York consistently ranks among the leading apple-producing states
Episode 011: 011 Cheese Making in New York State: Crafting a Dairy Tradition
Date: August 11, 2026
From family-owned creameries to award-winning artisan cheese makers
Episode 012: 012 Cherries in New York State: Small Fruit, Big Tradition
Date: August 12, 2026
Cherries have delighted generations of New Yorkers and visitors alike
Episode 013: 013 Made in New York: Tiffany Glass
Date: August 13, 2026
Magnificent stained-glass windows to the world-famous Tiffany lamps
Episode 014: 014 Dairy Farming in New York State: The Heart of New York Agriculture
Date: August 14, 2026
Part of its history, economy, and way of life
Episode 015: 015 Hidden Gem: Inman Gulf & Rainbow Falls ...Tug Hill’s Hidden Treasure
Date: August 16, 2026
The Star of the Show: Rainbow Falls
Episode 016: 016 Hidden Gem: Kaaterskill Falls ...A Catskills Masterpiece
Date: August 18, 2026
On sunny days, rainbows often shimmer in the mist
Episode 017: 017 Hidden Gem: Skaneateles ...Onondaga County
Date: August 20, 2026
Plan your Skaneateles adventure now
Episode 018: 018 Horseback Riding in New York State: Scenic Trails, Ranches, and Riding Adventures
Date: August 22, 2026
Riding through the towering pines of the Adirondac
Episode 019: 019 The American Chestnut in Late-19th-Century New York (1870–1900): Ecology, Availability, and Use
Date: August 24, 2026
Chestnut grew quickly from sprouts
Episode 020: 020 Trees - Black Cherry (Prunus serotina) in New York, 1870–1900
Date: August 26, 2026
Recognized as one of the most desirable native cabinet woods available
Episode 021: 021 Trees - Eastern Hemlock (Tsuga canadensis) in New York, 1870–1900
Date: August 27, 2026
Thick, tannin-rich bark was peeled in spring
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