Nothing is better than an easy summer afternoon by an Adirondack lake, complete with a comfortable Adirondack chair, a glass of wine and your favorite book. And if you’re looking for a great read about life in the Adirondack’s, look no further than Charlie Johns in Speculator, N.Y. Charlie Johns has an extensive section of…
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Planning a Graduation Party Made Simple
Is there a special high school senior in your life who will be graduating from high school this month? If so, then you’re probably in the midst of planning a graduation party. Maybe you’ve already got everything figured out, from the invitations and decorations to the menu, but if you’re like so many busy people,…
Plan the Perfect Bonfire Party with These Five Tips
Summertime is the perfect time for bonfires, and there’s no better way to spend time with friends than to gather around the fire pit to enjoy food, friends and fun! The best part about a bonfire party is that it’s the very epitome of casual – guests can come as they are in jeans, t-shirts…
Stock Your Camp at Charlie Johns!
When you come to camp with us in Speculator, N.Y., there’s no need to bring along a bunch of stuff with you. That’s because you can find everything you need for an amazing camping experience right at Speculator’s very own true Adirondack store, Charlie Johns. Charlie Johns is a full-service general store and much more.…
The Eastern Chipmunk – Some Facts That Might Surprise You
From Alvin, Simon and Theodore to Chip and Dale, there are few wild animals that are portrayed as cute and as cuddly as the Eastern chipmunk. When you consider their chubby cheeks, intelligent eyes and telltale striped markings, along with their cheerful calls, it’s hard to imagine them as anything but. Some people have even…
Enjoy This Hummingbird Cake Recipe From Martha Stewart
When you think of spring, you probably think of seeing all the birds you’ve missed throughout the winter, like robins and bluebirds and of course, the littlest of all, the hummingbird. We’ve talked about ways to bring hummingbirds to your home and garden, but now we’ll talk about bringing them into your kitchen. No, not…
You Can Get Anything You Want at Charlie Johns
Many an Adirondack visitor has stopped into Charlie Johns Store in Speculator, a 12,000 square foot general store specializing in filling all the needs of both residents and guests alike. With a full selection of everything from groceries and produce to housewares and camping gear, Charlie Johns has served the people of the Speculator area…
Welcoming Hummingbirds To Your Adirondack Home
Hummingbirds are fleeting, but still are very enjoyable to watch as they seemingly stand in place right in mid-air. And, since hummingbirds usually arrive in the Adirondack region in mid-may, there’s no better time than the present to prepare for their arrival. If you’re interested in attracting hummingbirds to your home, here are a few…
Learn How You Can Save Energy This Spring
While it seems like we’ll never dig out of the mounds of snow Old Man Winter deposited on the Adirondacks this year, spring has technically arrived. That means that soon, we should be enjoying budding trees, blooming flowers, and the return of a more temperate climate. With such a cold winter this year, the chances…
Crock Pot Corned Beef Dinner is Easy When You Shop at Charlie Johns!
March is here, and that means it’s that time of year when everyone becomes just a little bit Irish. Although not traditional at all on the Emerald Isle, corned beef dinner has become a staple of American St. Patrick’s Day celebrations. You don’t have to spend your St. Patrick’s Day in a hot kitchen this…