06/17/2026
🫐 Some of my favorite memories of Barclay Mountain involve berry picking with my grandfather.
Barclay Mountain has long been a great place to find wild berries, and every summer we'd head up the mountain with buckets and spend time searching for them.
But the berries were only part of the adventure.
As we walked, my grandfather would tell stories about his days on the mountain, including his time with the **Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC)**, the Ice Mine, and the people who once lived and worked here.
It seemed like every road, trail, and corner of the mountain had a story attached to it.
Looking back, those trips were about much more than berries. They were about spending time together and learning the history of a place from someone who actually lived it.
What's a story or lesson you learned from a grandparent that you'll never forget?
Tell us in the comments!
And if you know of a local story, historic site, or hidden gem we should feature, visit **BarclayMountain.com** and send us a recommendation.