When it comes to good skiing conditions, Cranberry Lake delivers Story and photos by Tom French When my buddy Doug Miller is eager to ski early or late in the season, he looks to the west, toward St. Lawrence County in the hopes of lake effect … [Read more...] about Chasing snow
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Fish in a barrel
Cranberry Lake carver has 'hatched' countless fish, bird decoys By Tom French When I first saw the sign for the Wooden Fish Hatchery along the Tooley Pond Road, I was surprised. I’d never heard of it. The sign said open, so I … [Read more...] about Fish in a barrel
Feds threaten licensee of ‘high hazard’ Cranberry Lake dam with $600k penalty
Former operator pursued after failing to make repairs, allegedly violating license By Zachary Matson A private company with a federal license to operate the dam at Cranberry Lake faces a potential civil penalty of $600,000 after it … [Read more...] about Feds threaten licensee of ‘high hazard’ Cranberry Lake dam with $600k penalty
A ride through history
Grasse River rail trail offers a trip through historic terrain By Tom French One of my favorite images of Adirondack history is the circa 1912 Laying the Rails – Emporium R.R. Cranberry Lake. The track undulates through the forest into … [Read more...] about A ride through history