The Mad Hatters of Stanford

Looking for serenity, beauty or a heart-thumping workout, devotees of the Dish area have made it one of the region's most visited recreational sites. But it wasn't always so. A short history and loving tribute to the Farm's backcountry beacon.

by Brian Eule

They dangle from tree limbs, plop on sidewalks, land on unsus­pecting picnickers. It's spring on the Farm.

Carved out for remembrance, the place is also a party haven.

by Jenny Pegg

Dollies

Their history spanned more than eight decades, from horse-drawn water carts of the 19th century to antiwar arson fires of the 1970s. Student firefighters, who lived and worked alongside professionals, battled spectacular blazes and established bonds that persisted long after they left the Farm.

by Theresa Johnston