A return to Pa’s Falls (and the mystery of the missing monuments)
By Tom French
On a mission to find a makeshift memorial, as well as scout out potential future outings in the Bog River Flow
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
Hikes, climbs along historic Tooley Pond Road
By Tom French
Some shoulder season outing ideas in St. Lawrence County
Biking the backroads, backstories of Essex
By Tom French
A two-wheeled tour gives a glimpse of historic preservation efforts
Burnt colors biking Burntbridge Pond Loop
By Tom French
A tale of two maps in this remote St. Lawrence Co. ride
Finding magic at 16-mile level of the St. Regis River
By Tom French
Middle Branch proves you can't paddle same river twice
Camp Gabriels: From sanitarium to college to prison
By Tom French
A look back at the historic buildings in now-defunct property
A river worthy of respect
By Tom French
Grasse River along Tooley Pond Road 'not for faint of heart'
Loon Lake’s lifestyles of the rich and famous
By Tom French
Historic former resort features several cottages (including one that housed multiple presidents) and a history of famous visitors
Riding like a stage coach
By Tom French
A scenic bike ride on the Carriage Road in the town of Piercefield
All aboard the Croghan ‘express’
By Tom French
Antique 'speeder' rail car rides on the edge of Adirondack Park