Tourists return to Lake George
The summery weather and tease of state beaches opening had tourists enjoying Lake George just before Memorial Day weekend. Not many were wearing masks.
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Railroad reverses course, opposes Tahawus trail
By Tim Rowland
Cylists had begun pressing for a southern route to complement the Lake Placid-Tupper Lake trail that the Adirondack Park Agency approved this month.
Adirondack rock climbing guide service won’t open
By Mike Lynch
A leading Adirondack guide service doesn’t plan to open this summer for rock climbing due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Survey: Eaters look to buy local during pandemic
By Melissa Hart
Adirondack Harvest wanted to gauge people’s desire to source more food that’s locally grown and produced, during the COVID-19 pandemic. The organization posted a survey, which generated 162 responses. Here are some key take-aways: People were asked where they are buying local food (people could choose all that applied to them). About 70% of people…
Too soon? Guides have mixed views on getting anglers back in the water
By Mike Lynch
"Until I see how this shakes out, I don’t want to be part of bringing a bunch of people into Saranac Lake, New York, and into Lake Placid, New York.”
APA projects and map amendments up for public comment
Several projects before the Adirondack Park Agency are up for public comment this month.
Revival on the Hudson
By Melissa Hart
Newcomb's business was booming before the pandemic pause. To some, the momentum points to a dream come true.
Essex County pushes back on Tahawus rail conversion
By Tim Rowland
“We have enough trails, what we need is economic activity,” said Shaun Gillilland, chair of the Essex County Board of Supervisors.
International student workers in limbo during pandemic
During the coronavirus pandemic, international student workers are stuck in the Adirondacks. Questions loom about summer workers, too.
Summer tourism attractions and events in doubt following governor’s state fair assessment
The governor talked reopening plans, but until the entire state, New Jersey and Connecticut are back open, tourist events and attractions will stay closed.