Second Place Beer Co.

08/31/2026

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Scientists still aren’t sure what, exactly, causes a hangover—but that hasn’t stopped companies from marketing supposed antidotes.

08/31/2026

🌲🚲🍺 **Connecting the Trails—and Our Local Businesses**

There’s an interesting article from NNY360 about the future of the former railroad corridor connecting **Lowville, Croghan, and Carthage**, and as a small business in downtown Lowville, this is something we’re excited to follow.

Lewis County is currently developing a master plan for roughly **25 miles of former railroad corridor**, with possibilities including walking, biking, horseback riding, accessible recreation, snowmobiling, and other motorized recreation.

But here's the part that really caught our attention:

**The trail goes directly into our communities.**

That means people enjoying the trail could also be stopping for lunch, grabbing a beer, filling up for gas, shopping locally, staying overnight, or discovering a business they’ve never visited before.

For a small rural community, that matters.

Outdoor recreation is already a huge part of life in Lewis County. Snowmobilers, ATV riders, cyclists, hikers, and other visitors support restaurants, bars, breweries, gas stations, lodging, repair shops, and plenty of other local businesses.

Creating better connections between those recreational opportunities and places like **downtown Lowville** could create even more reasons for people to stop instead of simply passing through.

And yes—we'd be pretty happy if a future trail meant you could finish your adventure with a cold beer at Second Place. 🍺😎

There are still plenty of questions to answer about what uses belong on different sections of the corridor, safety, maintenance, neighboring properties, and how different trail users can share the space.

That's why the planning process and community input are so important.

🚂 The railroad once helped connect Lewis County businesses and products to the outside world.

🌲 Maybe this old railroad corridor can help bring people **into our communities and businesses** in a whole new way.

We’re excited to see where it goes.

And if the trail eventually leads you to Second Place Beer Co., we'll have a pint waiting. 🍻

Lewis County begins planning a 25-mile rail corridor that could reshape regional recreation

08/31/2026

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At Second Place Beer Co., we believe a strong community is one that shows up for people during both the joyful moments and the heartbreaking ones. 🤍

We are proud to support Hope After Heartbreak North Country, a compassionate community dedicated to raising awareness about miscarriage, pregnancy loss, stillbirth, and infant loss throughout Northern New York.

Far too many individuals and families experience these losses in silence. This page offers a welcoming place where people can find understanding, honor the babies who left too soon, share their stories if and when they are ready, and know they are not alone.

We encourage our community to follow and share Hope After Heartbreak North Country. Even a small gesture of support can help grieving families feel seen, remembered, and surrounded by compassion.

Together, we can support those experiencing unimaginable loss and help create a community where every little life is remembered. 🤍🕯️

08/29/2026

ESC Music IS PLAYING RIGHT NOW! COME DOWN AND SEE THEM!