Adirondacks’ post-1970s economic shift: The rise of tourism, prisons
By Tim Rowland
Following a decline of industry, prisons were seen as an economic driver in the Adirondacks. Now tourism is taking its place.
Tim Rowland
Tim Rowland is a columnist, author and outdoors writer living in Jay. He can be reached at [email protected].
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