Adirondack history, told through signs
By Tom French
Historic markers tell tales of past forest fires, turnpikes, homesteads and taverns
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
Santa’s Workshop: 75 years of magic
By Tom French
Nostalgia at the heart of one of the country's oldest theme parks
Mount Adams: A hike with mining history
By Tom French
At 3,460 feet, Mount Adams is one of the higher fire tower peaks.
The Pride of the Adirondacks
By Tom French
Air Force veterans, other volunteers work to restore two Cold War-era planes
Student volunteers build bridges to conservation careers
By Tom French
Student Conservation Association volunteers build literal bridges and pave the way to new career paths
Pitchoff in November
By Tom French
Shoulder season is good time (though windy) for Sentinel Range outing
Sable Highlands: Almost as cool as a trip to Scotland
By Tom French
Exploring rail history on an 18-mile bike ride through an underused part of the northern Adirondacks
Floodwood Mountain: biking and hiking with a taste of paddling
By Tom French
Join Tom French on a fun journey in the northern Adirondacks.
Fall paddle on the Oswegatchie
By Tom French
An easy, two-car, mostly flatwater float along the Oswegatchie between Cranberry Lake and Newton Falls.
The best view in St. Lawrence County
By Tom French
Worth the drive, bike and hike to get there