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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

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Catching clouds from NYS’s highest weather station

By Tom French

Whiteface weather station on the mountain's summit plays a key role in statewide network of research stations

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A tale of romance from Heart Lake

By Tom French

Adirondak Loj history has its fair share of drama

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Caroga: A tanning mecca?

By Tom French

A look at the twin trades of leather-making and tourism that defined the Adirondack community of Caroga Lake

a cran lifts large block of ice to the top of the ice palace wall

How to build an ice palace

By Tom French

Annual Saranac Lake structure takes shape

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Adirondack history, told through signs

By Tom French

Historic markers tell tales of past forest fires, turnpikes, homesteads and taverns

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Santa’s Workshop: 75 years of magic

By Tom French

Nostalgia at the heart of one of the country's oldest theme parks

view from mt adams fire tower

Mount Adams: A hike with mining history

By Tom French

At 3,460 feet, Mount Adams is one of the higher fire tower peaks.

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The Pride of the Adirondacks

By Tom French

Air Force veterans, other volunteers work to restore two Cold War-era planes

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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

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Pitchoff in November

By Tom French

Shoulder season is good time (though windy) for Sentinel Range outing

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