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
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.
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The Hinterlands of the Cedarlands: Exploring a former Boy Scout camp
By Tom French
Multiple recreational opportunities at former Boy Scout camp
Caroga Arts Collective breathes life into former amusement park
By Tom French
Dozens of concerts and programs every summer
Revolutionizing rural healthcare: Clifton-Fine Hospital’s new ER
By Tom French
New ER upgrades will elevate Clifton-Fine to become first designated Rural Emergency Hospital in New York state
Untold stories of freedom: A journey through the North Star Underground Railroad Museum
By Tom French
Tour of sites planned for Juneteenth
Interim DEC commissioner celebrates forest ranger recruits’ swearing-in
By Tom French
Sean Mahar addresses future forest rangers at Wanakena ceremony
Adirondacks’ Cold War History: Inside the Plattsburgh Air Force Museum
By Tom French
Discover the military history of the Plattsburgh region and its unique Cold War legacy
Cathedral Rock: A fire tower you can bike to
By Tom French
ESF Ranger School in Wanakena offers miles of biking and hiking
Science and wonder: Adirondack astronomers dive into eclipse research
By Tom French
Tupper Lake's Adirondack Sky Center shines in NASA's eclipse live feed during April 8 event
Preserving the past, building the future: Whiteface Memorial Highway’s renovation
By Tom French
A look inside the Whiteface Memorial Highway renovation. Iconic road, castle and other structures are in the midst of restoration efforts.