New Volume Uncovers the Hidden History and Lost Sites of Northern New York

Ryan M. Wendt

@Clifton-Fine Daily News

Published 6:00PM EST

EDWARDS, NY — Local historian William C. Hill has released the third installment of his acclaimed series, "Hiking the Trail to Yesterday." While Volume III continues the author’s mission of documenting the Adirondack backcountry, it ventures further into the realm of regional mystery and industrial archaeology than ever before.

The book documents some of the forgotten tales and trail of St. Lawrence County and the surrounding North Country. From the search for forgotten fire tower sites on remote peaks to the investigation of Bonaparte’s Cave, Hill combines boots-on-the-ground exploration with deep archival research to bring vanished history back to light.

"This volume isn't just about the trails; it's about the lost history around them," says Hill. "Whether it's the 'train-eating bog' or the remote survey corner that defines our property lines today, these are stories that represent some of the forgotten places and the histories of the North Country."

About the Author:

William C. Hill is an Edwards-based historian and explorer. A member of the public school system and an outdoors enthusiast, he specializes in "bushwhack history"—locating physical evidence of the past that has been reclaimed by the forest, and connecting it with its lost story.

Books are available locally at –

Otto’s Abode- Wanakena, NY

Grasse River Outfitters- Canton, NY

Adirondack Rustics- Oswegatchie, NY

St. Lawrence University Brewer Bookstore- Canton, NY

Holy Grail Adirondack Gifts- Star Lake, NY

St. Lawrence County Center for History & Culture- Canton, NY

"For more information on the 'Hiking the Trail to Yesterday' series, contact the author at rockonk8sdad@yahoo.com."