Events and Listings
We know you're up to something! Here's a calendar of events you don't want to miss. Serving Cranberry Lake, Wanakena, Star Lake, and your neck of the woods.
Climate Solutions at the Wild Center
By Amy Jerome The Wild Center located in Tupper Lake made a strong case for human involvement in their mission towards coexistence with nature, as they unveiled their new exhibit on climate solutions. I attended the event with my parents and we were welcomed at the door by Robin Ellis who checked our names off
Welcome to the Cranberry B[l]og!
We designed this site as a resource for Cranberry Lake, Wanakena, Star Lake, and your neck of the woods. From year-round residents to summer home ownersand those stopping by to camp, snowmobile, or just enjoy the natural beauty of the area, these pages are for you. Here, you will find listings for local business, organizations,
Wandering Through the Wild Center
A late August day brought a long overdue trip to the Wild Center in Tupper Lake. Much of the time was spent enjoying the Wild Walk and the indoor attractions, it was what we saw outdoors that captured our attention and clearly sparked the imaginations of the children playing in and around the installments. On
Paddles Up for Cranberry Lake Art Show
Few things bring greater joy these days than seeing signs that our world is getting back to normal. For over a year, our festivals, events, and gatherings were put on hold as the nation and the world responded to a global pandemic. Closer to home, we stayed physically distant from our friends, neighbors, and community—and
Summer Concerts Swing into August
After a yearlong hiatus, the Clifton-Fine summer concert series is back this year in Wanakena. Driven entirely by donations from the community, the 2021 season has brought us everything from blues to indy rock and the lively sounds of Useless Cans, a self-described “gypsy/folk/swing band” out of Albany, NY. The concerts typically start around 7:00
Calling all writers, bloggers, and Instagrammers!
This website is about community. Sometimes, that community happens in the physical world, where we gather to picnic, listen to a concert, or just laugh and share a meal with our family and friends. Other times, that community is online and digital. That’s where the Cranberry B[l]og comes in! We hope you use this
July 4th in Wanakena
By all accounts, Wanakena saw its biggest July 4th celebration this year with a parade that celebrated everything from the area’s first responders to Smoky the Bear and Sasquatch. Of course, it was the annual duck race—a fan favorite of locals and visitors alike—that drew hundreds to the shores this little section of the Oswegatchie.
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