Digging into Moriah’s mining history
By Tim Rowland
Port Henry pays homage to mining past, with the recent unveiling of a new statue of a Moriah miner.
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Biking the backroads, backstories of Essex
By Tom French
A two-wheeled tour gives a glimpse of historic preservation efforts
Destination: Tupper Lake
By Tim Rowland
Rail line travel from Utica once again possible, as the first northbound passenger train in almost 60 years rolled into Tupper Lake on Sunday.
A scarred landscape
Aerial photographs document humans' impact on Adirondacks
Camp Gabriels: From sanitarium to college to prison
By Tom French
A look back at the historic buildings in now-defunct property
Loon Lake’s lifestyles of the rich and famous
By Tom French
Historic former resort features several cottages (including one that housed multiple presidents) and a history of famous visitors
A time of scorched mountains
By Tim Rowland
HIstorian shares stories of early 20th century fires that swept through Adirondacks
A walk through Ticonderoga’s past
LaChute River trail provides scenic stroll
Historic fire tower finds new home in Speculator
Makomis Fire Tower boasts easy access, exquisite Adirondack views
Riding like a stage coach
By Tom French
A scenic bike ride on the Carriage Road in the town of Piercefield