Following a historic tornado along a remote stretch of St. Lawrence Co. By Tom French In the fall of 1845, a weather system spawned a series of tornados from Lake Ontario to Burlington, Vermont, that cut mile-wide swaths of devastation for … [Read more...] about A windfall of a ride
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Hub showcases Cranberry Lake ‘magic’
Community rallies to transform former church into new gathering place By Tom French Cranberry Lake is overflowing with history beginning with a timber crib dam in 1866 whose purpose was to “improve hydraulic power on the Oswegatchie.” … [Read more...] about Hub showcases Cranberry Lake ‘magic’
New life for Cranberry Lake’s only store
Community celebrates transformation of Lakeside General Store By Tom French When a Brzostek’s Real Estate Auction sign appeared in front of the Lakeside General Store in Cranberry Lake last summer, the first reaction for many was worry. … [Read more...] about New life for Cranberry Lake’s only store
Peavine Swamp: Ski it while you can
Taking advantage of bomb cyclone snow and seeing old growth of epic proportions By Tom French Any Adirondack Explorer from St. Lawrence County has hopefully heard of the Peavine Swamp Ski Trail. Perhaps many have even skied its 4.9 miles from … [Read more...] about Peavine Swamp: Ski it while you can
Burnt colors biking Burntbridge Pond Loop
A tale of two maps in this remote St. Lawrence Co. ride By Tom French As an Adirondack Explorer, I’m always keen to check out remote places with an interesting history. Add a biking icon in the legend along with discrepancies between maps, and … [Read more...] about Burnt colors biking Burntbridge Pond Loop
Chasing snow
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