By Tim Rowland The Adirondack Park Agency gave final approval Thursday to a rail trail and scenic railroad plan that has taken years to finalize and in its time became one of the most contentious projects to come before the board. In its final … [Read more...] about Adirondack Park board OKs rail trail
Essex County pushes back on Tahawus rail conversion
By Tim Rowland Essex County has stepped up its efforts to keep what’s known as the Tahawus railroad open to commercial train traffic, even as other state and local jurisdictions have indicated the best use of the 30-mile line would be a … [Read more...] about Essex County pushes back on Tahawus rail conversion
Virus challenges Adirondacks census
By Tim Rowland This new decade, things were supposed to be better than they were in 2010, when enumerators suspected large numbers of Adirondack residents went uncounted by the U.S. Census Bureau. In 2020, the count is going online, and “Complete … [Read more...] about Virus challenges Adirondacks census
After a decade that reshaped the park, DEC regional director Bob Stegemann retires
By Tim Rowland The timing of his tenure as Region 5 director for the Department of Environmental Conservation is not lost on Robert Stegemann. “I came in with Hurricane Irene and I’m going out with the coronavirus,” he said. But in between it … [Read more...] about After a decade that reshaped the park, DEC regional director Bob Stegemann retires
Historic dam in danger
An artifact of early industry, Penfield Pond faces uncertain future By Tim Rowland In the late 1820s, a couple of citizen scientists in upstate New York were amusing their friends with the latest technological parlor trick when they hit upon … [Read more...] about Historic dam in danger
Park Agency presses forward with Tri-Lakes rail trail
By Tim Rowland The Adirondack Park Agency on Thursday advanced plans to redevelop an historic 119-mile rail corridor connecting Remsen to Lake Placid into a recreational trail for bicyclists, skiers and snowmobilers to the northeast, and a scenic … [Read more...] about Park Agency presses forward with Tri-Lakes rail trail
