Ausable River restoration project aims to right past wrongs By Tim Rowland Work began last week on a multi-year project to restore the East Branch of the Ausable River to its pre-industrial-era health. For the next month, big machines from … [Read more...] about Undoing industry’s impact on a river
More than a parking lot, Upper Works is an experience in itself
A trip down Tahawus road provides peak into Adirondack history, as well as serving as southern High Peaks gateway By Tim Rowland Perhaps the first niggling thing picking at the back of your head on the drive up to the southern entrance to the … [Read more...] about More than a parking lot, Upper Works is an experience in itself
Rail and trail: Your questions answered
State agencies give project updates on the Lake Placid/Tupper Lake rail trail, and rail rehab from Big Moose to Tupper Editor's note: Explorer contributor Tim Rowland touched base with representatives from New York state's Department of … [Read more...] about Rail and trail: Your questions answered
A new life for an iconic landmark
After decades of vacancy, former Frontier Town A-Frame readies for re-opening By Tim Rowland The former headquarters of a 20th century theme park in North Hudson is on schedule for a grand re-opening in September as the new headquarters for … [Read more...] about A new life for an iconic landmark
Long Lake business owner: Public access to causeway to remain in place
By Tim Rowland Long Lake businessman George Carrothers told Town Board members Wednesday night that he will not fight an Adirondack Park Agency directive to tear out a lakeside deck at his bake shop, nor will he close a popular causeway to the … [Read more...] about Long Lake business owner: Public access to causeway to remain in place
Looking back at Irene, 10 years later
By Tim Rowland With the Ausable River valley, ironically enough, under a flood watch from the remnants of Tropical Storm Fred, and just before Henri materialized, residents of Keene and Jay gathered at the Keene Valley Congregational Church on … [Read more...] about Looking back at Irene, 10 years later