§ Field Notes
About Northern Borne.
Northern Borne is a **family-owned and operated grocery store** at 1236 Main St in Long Lake — equally a corner-store stop and a small-format outdoor-supply outlet for paddlers, hikers, and campers passing through.
The grocery side carries the standard convenience and pantry mix, with notable depth in **organic, gluten-free, and vegan options** — unusual for a hamlet of Long Lake's size, where the nearest full-service grocery is a long drive in any direction.
The **deli counter** turns out made-to-order sandwiches; the fried mozzarella wedges are a frequently mentioned local favorite. The store also stocks **outdoor equipment and camping supplies**, so paddlers heading out on the Raquette River or hikers running short on a Northville–Placid Trail through-hike can resupply without leaving the village. Phone: **(518) 624-3271**.
