Don Williams is an Adirondacker. He was born and raised in the Adirondacks and has never lived or worked more than five miles from the Adirondacks. Growing up at the ingress of the Northville-Placid Trial provided ample opportunity for him to experience the Adirondacks, its people, its history and folklore.
Don has authored 18 books of Adirondack and local history: :
Williams has also written over 250 articles for magazines including Adirondack Life and the Journal of Outdoor Education. He served as Adirondack regional editor for New York Sportsman Magazine for twenty years.
His Inside the Blueline newspaper column has appeared weekly in four newspapers since 1989. He also hosted an Inside the Blueline TV show in Gloversville and Glens Falls for a total of six years. Don has appeared regularly as an Adirondack lecturer and storyteller at schools and organizations throughout the northeast for over thirty five years. A former school principal and Adirondack Guide, he has taught “The Adirondacks” at grade schools, libraries, high schools, colleges and Elder-hostel.
His Inside the Blueline newspaper column has appeared weekly in four newspapers since 1989. He also hosted an Inside the Blueline TV show in Gloversville and Glens Falls for a total of six years. Don has appeared regularly as an Adirondack lecturer and storyteller at schools and organizations throughout the northeast for over thirty five years. A former school principal and Adirondack Guide, he has taught “The Adirondacks” at grade schools, libraries, high schools, colleges and Elder-hostel.
Williams will be on hand for both days of the event signing copies his works that he will have available for sale. Come meet this “living Adirondack Legend” and get one of his books personalized to you.
