By Tim Rowland A long-awaited but COVID-delayed hiker shuttle through Keene Valley will begin Aug. 21, and run through Columbus Day weekend, according to Essex County and Department of Environmental Conservation officials. The eye-catching, … [Read more...] about Hiker shuttle to start Aug. 21
Essex County looks to jump-start Frontier Town gateway project
By Tim Rowland Hoping to jump-start a flagging grand design to transform Exit 29 on the Northway into a base camp for adventures south of the High Peaks, Essex County has unveiled tentative plans for an equestrian center and trail system on 100 … [Read more...] about Essex County looks to jump-start Frontier Town gateway project
On Lake Placid’s Cascade Road, tensions flare around residential, commercial development
Zipline attraction Experience Outdoors faces complaints from neighborsSome residents blame Adirondack Park Agency for lax approach to development By Tim Rowland When walking down the aisle isn’t dramatic enough, a groom can zip off a 20-foot … [Read more...] about On Lake Placid’s Cascade Road, tensions flare around residential, commercial development
How Essex County tamed COVID
A largely rural, tourist destination managed to achieve one of the state's lowest infection rates By Tim Rowland Essex County Supervisors Chair Shaun Gillilland can smile about it now, though it is not a wide smile. On the 23rd day of March, … [Read more...] about How Essex County tamed COVID
Rattlesnake sightings on the rise in the Champlain Valley
By Tim Rowland Split Rock Mountain on Lake Champlain in the Town of Essex is well-known for its rattlesnakes. But not this many rattlesnakes. “It’s been a little unnerving this year,” said Chris DePinto, who said there have been 11 sightings … [Read more...] about Rattlesnake sightings on the rise in the Champlain Valley
High Peaks hiker shuttle could still run this summer
State had planned to hold off till '22, but now wants to run one bus By Tim Rowland The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation and Essex County hope to begin scaled-back version of their long-envisioned but stalled High Peaks … [Read more...] about High Peaks hiker shuttle could still run this summer