By Gwendolyn Craig Beginning Monday, Dec. 19, a portion of the Adirondack Rail Trail from Lake Placid to Saranac Lake will be open for snowmobiling and other winter activities, according to the state Department of Environmental Conservation. … [Read more...] about Part of rail trail to open for winter recreation
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State heralds progress on Adirondack Rail Trail
Work to begin on Saranac Lake-Lake Placid section By Mike Lynch State and local leaders gathered on the Adirondack Rail Trail near North Country Community College in Saranac Lake Wednesday to celebrate the official beginning of the trail’s … [Read more...] about State heralds progress on Adirondack Rail Trail
A reason for a third bike
Gravel bikes come in handy on these 3 rail-trail rides By Phil Brown This spring I took my gravel bike on a 23-mile ride that had a bit of everything: paved highways, dirt logging roads, foot trails, a snowmobile trail and a section of the … [Read more...] about A reason for a third bike
Advocates urge action for Adirondack Rail Trail
ARTA plans to hire executive director; OSI applies for grant for trailhead development By Chloe Bennett There is light at the end of the tunnel for the Adirondack Rail Trail, a multi-use path that would connect Lake Placid to Tupper Lake but … [Read more...] about Advocates urge action for Adirondack Rail Trail
Public invited to weigh in on rail trail, impact on wetlands
APA accepting comments on this and two other projects until Aug. 4 By Gwendolyn Craig The Adirondack Park Agency is seeking public comments about the building of the Adirondack Rail Trail and its impact on wetlands. The 34-mile multi-use … [Read more...] about Public invited to weigh in on rail trail, impact on wetlands
Park and ride
Get off your bike for some camping, hiking and fishing along Adirondack Rail Trail By Gillian Scott My family has hiked, camped, cross- country skied and paddled throughout the Adirondacks. But our bicycle adventures have been more limited. … [Read more...] about Park and ride