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Is change coming to the mountain?

Is change coming to the mountain?

John B. Marek is a storyteller with dirt under his nails who weaves tales inspired by a lifetime immersed in nature. His insightful essays and award-winning fiction delve into the complexities of sustainable living, the heart of rural communities and the thrill of...
Pulling up on your bike

Pulling up on your bike

By Alane Wilder Brown Photo caption: Here’s a picture of my bike. That’s Craig Jones (currently the mayor of Troy) cleaning off the snow with Amy Haithcock Morton and Garry Windley (Ruby Lake’s grandson) looking on.   A bicycle was the preferred mode of...
How ’bout some love for classic rock?

How ’bout some love for classic rock?

John B. Marek is a storyteller with dirt under his nails who weaves tales inspired by a lifetime immersed in nature. His insightful essays and award-winning fiction delve into the complexities of sustainable living, the heart of rural communities and the thrill of...
A new journalist builds a workbench

A new journalist builds a workbench

John B. Marek is a storyteller with dirt under his nails who weaves tales inspired by a lifetime immersed in nature. His insightful essays and award-winning fiction delve into the complexities of sustainable living, the heart of rural communities and the thrill of...
The art of scorekeeping

The art of scorekeeping

John B. Marek is a storyteller with dirt under his nails who weaves tales inspired by a lifetime immersed in nature. His insightful essays and award-winning fiction delve into the complexities of sustainable living, the heart of rural communities and the thrill of...
Chicken Jockeys, dire wolves and frozen meatloaf

Chicken Jockeys, dire wolves and frozen meatloaf

John B. Marek is a storyteller with dirt under his nails who weaves tales inspired by a lifetime immersed in nature. His insightful essays and award-winning fiction delve into the complexities of sustainable living, the heart of rural communities and the thrill of...