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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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Blowdown at the south end of the Wild Forest. Photo by Tim Rowland

Split Rock Mountain’s forgotten quarry and tramway

By Tim Rowland

The hidden trails of Split Rock Mountain Wild Forest reveal a piece of Adirondack history that ended tragically

An Adirondack dream come true: Pursuing a yearlong quest to photograph each day’s sunrise

By Tim Rowland

For 100 days and counting, the now-retired founder of Champlain Area Trails has greeted the sunrise with a camera in hand

Adirondack tourism saw solid gains in 2024 but outlook for summer remains hazy

By Tim Rowland

Visitation spiked in 2nd half of 2024, but questions remain on how 2025 will play out

Boquet Valley School District opts for renovations over new building

By Tim Rowland

$30M renovation plan aims to revitalize aging Elizabethtown building

Jones Hill: An understated trek in Schroon

By Tim Rowland

Humble little Jones Hill, an 1,880-foot bump in the town of Schroon, doesn’t draw much attention—just yet. 

John Sokol, Robyn Pray and Charles “Skip” Smithson in the Northeastern Tool Lending Library. Photo by Tim Rowland

Tool library offers resources for Adirondack homeowners

By Tim Rowland

Northeastern Tool Library in Keeseville is helping homeowners tackle repairs without the high cost of buying equipment

north creek mosiac

How Warren County is using technology to identify housing opportunities

By Tim Rowland

3D modeling helps planners find gaps in existing development for communities inside the Adirondack Park

Pictured is new Executive Director Arin Bardo. Photo by Tim Rowland

New Champlain Area Trails director assumes leadership

By Tim Rowland

Nonprofit Champlain Area Trails marks its first leadership change since its founding in 2009.

Maple syrup bottles in a window

At Thurman Maple Days, farms blend old, new

By Tim Rowland

Even with technological advances, sugar house visitors still want an old-fashioned experience

washed out muddy road

Road to Garden trailhead in Keene reopened after flooding

By Tim Rowland

Flooding has washed out Johns Brook Road, closing access to the Garden trailhead in Keene Valley. The repairs will likely take a few days.

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