Ralph Lane: A guitar legend in the Eastern Adirondacks
By Tim Rowland
A musical journey that begins with playing along to early 1960s country songs
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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Who’s counting? Forest ranger adds to more than 1,000 peaks climbed
By Tim Rowland
Corenne Black has hiked more than 1,000 peaks around the world and still has a lengthy to-do list.
Adirondack Rail Trail sees 92,000 trips in first 6 months
By Tim Rowland
Strong user numbers on par with similar rail-trails
From blight to bright: Investor perks up Port Henry cornerstone building
By Tim Rowland
A New York City investor's vision breathes new life into Port Henry’s Main Street
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.
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