More than a parking lot, Upper Works is an experience in itself
By Tim Rowland
A trip down Tahawus road provides peak into Adirondack history, as well as serving as southern High Peaks gateway
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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Rail and trail: Your questions answered
By Tim Rowland
State agencies give project updates on the Lake Placid/Tupper Lake rail trail, and rail rehab from Big Moose to Tupper
A new life for an iconic landmark
By Tim Rowland
After decades of vacancy, the former Frontier Town A-Frame readies for re-opening.
Long Lake business owner: Public access to causeway to remain in place
By Tim Rowland
George Carrothers says he will not fight an Adirondack Park Agency directive to tear out a lakeside deck at his bake shop.
Looking back at Irene, 10 years later
By Tim Rowland
Keene and Jay residents reflect on the lasting impacts from Tropical Storm Irene, which swept through the North Country 10 years ago.
Hiker shuttle to start Aug. 21
By Tim Rowland
A DEC schedule shows the bus running from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. It will start at Marcy Field, stopping at the Rooster Comb trailhead before proceeding to its turnaround point at the intersection of State Routes 73 and 9.
Essex County looks to jump-start Frontier Town gateway project
By Tim Rowland
Essex County has unveiled tentative plans for an equestrian center and trail system on 100 acres it owns on former Frontier Town property.
On Lake Placid’s Cascade Road, tensions flare around residential, commercial development
By Tim Rowland
Zipline attraction Experience Outdoors faces complaints from neighbors.
How Essex County tamed COVID
By Tim Rowland
This largely rural, tourist destination, managed to achieve one of the state's lowest infection rates.
Rattlesnake sightings on the rise in the Champlain Valley
By Tim Rowland
A rash of recent timber rattlesnake sightings has Essex residents on guard and wondering what's causing it.