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Reading our blog is like talking to an old friend. We share stories and tips about hunting, camping and more. From product features to store updates, here you’ll find what you need to know about life at Crane’s.

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November 22, 2023

Dear Elf Advice Column: How Can I Make Holiday Shopping Easier?
Hi, head elf here! Our answer to your question is, get to Crane’s Country Store! Gift-giving is an annual dilemma for many humans. If you need great gift ideas, Crane’s Country Store has you covered. Don’t tell Santa, but several...
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September 18, 2023

File, Hone & Oil: How to Sharpen An Axe
Chop, chop, chop! "Give me six hours to chop down a tree and I will spend the first four sharpening the axe." Sure, you've heard some version of this quote often attributed to Abraham Lincoln. (There's no evidence that Lincoln...
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July 18, 2023

The Campfire Chef's Guide to Cooking Gear: Enhance Your Outdoor Culinary Adventures
A warm, crackling campfire, a starlit sky and the laughter of friends gathered around; we love the joys of being outdoors! The only way a night like that could get better is by enjoying a great meal. Cooking while camping...
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June 12, 2023

Crane’s: Drawing on the past, focused on the future
Posted Sunday, June 11, 2023 5:00 amBy Nathan Lilley, General Manager, The Mexico Ledger Morning suited Williamsburg well as a chilly mist flirted with a late spring freeze hovered in the air. Mingling with the vapors was a lacy smoke just a few...
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May 17, 2023

How to Smoke Bologna With Grillheads Dry Rub
Summer is here! That means firing up the grill for family BBQs, tailgating and lake days. Revisit fond childhood memories by sharing smoked bologna with your friends and family.
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April 20, 2023

Be Our Neighbor! Lease Crane’s Museum & Shoppes Property
New beginnings are in store for Crane’s Museum & Shoppes. Crane’s Country Store is looking for a new neighbor—and it could be you! The building that housed Marlene’s Restaurant and Crane’s Museum is currently available for lease.
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March 23, 2023

FOR LEASE: Space at Crane's Museum & Shoppes building.
The space would be ideal for a food and beverage business as it features a commercial kitchen and seating throughout the building.
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March 21, 2023

Spring Break Bags: Guide to Finding the Best Travel Bags
You may be headed to a tropical destination for spring break or planning your perfect summer vacation. Whether going on an adventure or simply making the trek to the office, you need a stylish travel bag that’s easy to tote from point A to point B.
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January 23, 2023

Winter Skin Care: Tips for Healing Chapped Hands
Winter means it’s time to bundle up and take extra care of your skin. Lower temperatures and icy wind chills can cause exposed hands to crack and chap. Avoid bloody knuckles and patchy skin this winter.
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