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Peter Pan in the Catskills and Other Historical Essays

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Peter Pan in the CatskillsPeter Pan in the Catskills and Other Historical Essays (Purple Mountain Press, 2026) is a collection that evokes the magic of the region, from Rip Van Winkle to Maude Adams, whose renowned portrayal of Peter Pan made her famous.

This illustrated volume celebrates all that is extraordinary about the Catskill Mountains. In 33 essays, 28 writers dig into Catskills culture and history, bringing to light fossils, flora, and fauna, as well as art, railroads, baseball, and more. [Read more…] about Peter Pan in the Catskills and Other Historical Essays

Rediscovering John Burroughs at Woodchuck Lodge

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The John Burroughs Memorial State Historic Site, also known as Woodchuck LodgeBefore visiting the John Burroughs Memorial Site in Roxbury, New York, I didn’t fully grasp the depth of his influence.

I knew of Burroughs as a naturalist and writer, familiar with his collaborations with figures like John Muir and Theodore Roosevelt. His name is often mentioned within the larger context of environmentalism, but that was about the extent of my understanding.

It wasn’t until I made the journey to the Catskills that I truly began to appreciate who he was and the singular voice he brought to American nature writing. [Read more…] about Rediscovering John Burroughs at Woodchuck Lodge

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