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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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Adirondack homeowners face triple threat: high cost of repairs, contractor shortage, risk of flood damage

By Tim Rowland

Advocates look for ways to help low-income residents with needed home improvements

From the summit of Panther Mountain: the North Route 8 corridor, hamlet of Chestertown and Gore Ski area. Photo by Tim Rowland

Panther Mountain added to ‘Chester Challenge’

By Tim Rowland

Discover Panther Mountain, the newest addition to the Chester Challenge, offering scenic trails, rich history, and stunning Adirondack views.

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How US-Canada political tensions are impacting Adirondack tourism

By Tim Rowland

Canadian travel cancellations start adding up to economic loss for Adirondack businesses

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Essex residents weigh in on solar farm planned for Hickory Hill

By Tim Rowland

Community solar project planned for farm fields along Route 22

A panoramic photo of Whallonsburg. Historic photo provided by Whallonsburg Grange Hall

How the historic Whallonsburg Grange Hall continues to build community

By Tim Rowland

Iconic meeting place has come into its own and is searching for a full-time director

Brant Lake from a shoulder of First Brother. By Tim Rowland

First Brother: A secluded summit in Brant Lake

By Tim Rowland

Perfect for experienced hikers, this winter adventure to First Brother near Brant Lake features bushwhacking through Adirondack wilderness

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Forum explores future of tech innovation in the Adirondacks

By Tim Rowland

Tech leaders share insights as to how remote jobs can revitalize the Adirondack region

A glimpse of the Champlain Valley, looking south. Photo by Tim Rowland

Following the links between North, South Boquet mountains

By Tim Rowland

Low peaks overlooking Lake Champlain exist in extensive network of CATS trails

The Giant Wilderness from Split Rock. Photo by Tim Rowland

A bushwhack up the ‘other’ Split Rock Mountain

By Tim Rowland

Split Rock Falls is just south of New Russia, NY. Known for the swimming holes available there, it's also well-known for bushwhacking.

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Exploring new hiking opportunities near Franklin Falls

By Tim Rowland

An easy bushwhack on former logging roads in Taylor Pond Wild Forest near Bloomingdale's Franklin Falls Road

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