The first Adirondack Great Camp
By Tom French
A tour of Durant's Pine Knot camp, part of Raquette Lake history
Tom French
Tom French splits his time between the Adirondacks and the Thousand Islands from his home in Potsdam. More information about his writing can be found at Tom-French.net.
All Stories by Tom French
From elk herds to muddy trails: The mystery of Debar Meadows
By Tom French
Exploring unmarked trails on two wheels near Meacham Lake
Easy paddle-pedal on Oswegatchie’s West Branch
By Tom French
A 6-mile flatwater run ends with a 3-mile bike ride
Riding Adirondack rails in a private car
By Tom French
Over 30 speeders explore Utica to Tupper Lake
10 years after breaking record, One Square Mile of Hope event has raised $400,000 for charities
By Tom French
Thousands of paddlers gathered in Inlet for the 10th anniversary of the record-breaking 2014 canoe and kayak raft
Sawmills, springs, and sap part of Horseshoe Lake bike, hike
By Tom French
Trek takes users through littered remains of Abbot Augustus Low’s former empire
Wandering Wanakena: A town known for its iconic footbridge
By Tom French
Once a bustling mill town, Wanakena continues to make a name for itself
Wild Center’s ‘Clothesline’ shines a light on the people behind the farms
By Tom French
Donated clothing documents labor behind Adirondack agriculture
Hiking Debar and Blue mountains: A lower fix for after the 46 peaks
By Tom French
Catching up on missed peaks after a lifetime of Adirondack adventures
The Hinterlands of the Cedarlands: Exploring a former Boy Scout camp
By Tom French
Multiple recreational opportunities at former Boy Scout camp