By Tim Rowland Like George Carlin, I don’t have “pet peeves,” I have Major Bleeping Psychotic Hatreds. And none more so than for outdoor-gear’s battery of straps, zippers, buckles, clasps, snaps, drawstrings, cords, hasps, clips, pins, hooks, … [Read more...] about Ancient Oaks Trail makes for ideal early spring jaunt
How big is too big? Small farms lay bare the struggles they face
Essex County farm owners get candid about difficulties in growing pains, finding the right scale, maintaining profitability By Tim Rowland Adirondack farmers markets are a symphony of bright color and sunny joy, but beyond every beet, every … [Read more...] about How big is too big? Small farms lay bare the struggles they face
State receives another blow for denying records
Olympic authority told again to release public documents By Tim Rowland A state appeals court has sided with the Adirondack Explorer’s attempt to review safety records related to the sliding sports at Mt. Van Hoevenberg. The Supreme Court … [Read more...] about State receives another blow for denying records
Adaptive ski instructor learned to tailor approach
James Hayes helps people with disabilities enjoy alpine skiing By Tim Rowland At Gore Mountain, adaptive ski instructor James “Jimmer” Hayes recalled a man who had brought his 6-year-old autistic son to learn to ski. Who among the three was … [Read more...] about Adaptive ski instructor learned to tailor approach
Essex County moves closer to creating land bank
Land bank would establish path toward rehabbing abandoned properties By Tim Rowland Essex County supervisors on Monday petitioned the state to allow it to create a land bank, designed to resurrect dilapidated housing that would be rehabbed and … [Read more...] about Essex County moves closer to creating land bank
A sweet stroll through a maple forest
March is ideal time to check out Uihlein's Maple Nature Trail By Tim Rowland It was one of those March days when varying conditions required we pack muck boots, microspikes, snowshoes, skis, crampons and a caterpillar tractor and figure out at … [Read more...] about A sweet stroll through a maple forest