Essex County farm owners get candid about difficulties in growing pains, finding the right scale, maintaining profitability By Tim Rowland Adirondack farmers markets are a symphony of bright color and sunny joy, but beyond every beet, every … [Read more...] about How big is too big? Small farms lay bare the struggles they face
Economy
Former NYS governor wants to rent you one of his Adirondack homes๏ฟผ
Gov. George Pataki and his wife, Libby, apply to Adirondack Park Agency to expand short-term rental business on farm in Essex By Gwendolyn Craig Visitors to the Lake Champlain Valley could stay at former Gov. George Patakiโs farm for the … [Read more...] about Former NYS governor wants to rent you one of his Adirondack homes๏ฟผ
Seeing the potential in beech
Adirondack researcher advocates for another sweet tree By Mike Lynch A Lake Placid scientist sees an untapped potential in a tree species that has traditionally been considered a nuisance by many foresters and maple syrup … [Read more...] about Seeing the potential in beech
Sweet success in Lyon Mountain
North Countryโs biggest syrup producer rebrands this small hamlet By Neal Burdick Those familiar with Lyon Mountainโs history associate the community with a certain โmโ word: mining. But the iron mines, once among the most productive in … [Read more...] about Sweet success in Lyon Mountain
Amtrak’s Adirondack lineย to resume April 3
Larry Rulison, Times Union On April 3, a Monday, Amtrak is planning to re-launch its beloved Adirondack route that carries passengers from New York City to Montreal. The 10-hour, 380-mile trip includes some of the best scenery on the Amtrak … [Read more...] about Amtrak’s Adirondack lineย to resume April 3
Emotions high over proposed Old Forge housing project
By Jamie Organski More than 150 people came to View in Old Forge Tuesday for two emotionally charged sessions over six hours about a now controversial affordable housing development. In the second of the two sessions, which the Explorer attended, … [Read more...] about Emotions high over proposed Old Forge housing project