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.
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ADK Talks
Breaking Trail: Women Who Shaped the Adirondacks
What does it mean to break trail—not just through snow or forest, but through history itself?
In this enlightening episode of ADK Talks, we delve into the pages of the newly updated "Breaking Trail: Remarkable Women of the Adirondacks". This powerful collection of stories celebrates women who have left an indelible mark on the region, challenging its limits and expanding our understanding of what it means to belong in the Adirondacks.
We discuss overlooked pioneers, Indigenous storytellers, environmental stewards, fearless athletes, and behind-the-scenes visionaries whose legacies continue to resonate across mountains, lakes, and communities.
You’ll learn about the research behind the book, the women it features, and the crucial importance of reclaiming and expanding our regional history.
If you have a passion for Adirondack history, women’s stories, or the magic that happens when we ask better questions about who gets remembered, we invite you to be part of this conversation by listening to this episode.
Highlights Include:
- Why Breaking Trail needed a new edition now
- The fascinating stories of women who shaped Adirondack life
- How researchers uncovered untold histories and honored underrecognized figures
- What this book tells us about identity, land, and legacy
- How you can help keep these stories alive
Want to buy the book? Visit:
And soon to be available at Independent Bookstores as well as Amazon.com
Also mentioned in this podcast:
- North Country Public Radio
- Kate Field
- Alice Green
- Anne Labastille
- Mary Brown
- Paul Smith’s College
- Adirondack Experience, the Museum on Blue Mountain Lake
- Mother Johnson
- Esther Combs
- Union College Kelly Adirondack Center and Adirondack Research Library
- Schroon Lake Music Festival
- John Brown Farm
- Great Camp Sagamore
ADK Talks is brought to you by ADK Taste. We provide insight on the best places to stay, shop, eat and things to do in the 6-million-acre Adirondack Park in upstate New York. Visit our website, ADKtaste.com, and sign up for our weekly newsletter. Do you have questions or comments? We'd love to hear from you! Email us at info@adktaste.com.