Offer reignites debate over future of 30-mile rail line By Tim Rowland The Open Space Institute has made a $1.5 million offer for the abandoned Tahawus Line of the Saranac North Creek Railway under a railbanking plan that would permit its use … [Read more...] about OSI makes $1.5M bid for Tahawus rail line
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Dual hiker shuttle programs wrap up season
State and local officials see demand for High Peaks shuttles, despite low ridership this year By Gwendolyn Craig Two hiker shuttle buses in the central Adirondack Park High Peaks saw low ridership in their late-season start, but state and local … [Read more...] about Dual hiker shuttle programs wrap up season
Hiker shuttle to start Aug. 21
By Tim Rowland A long-awaited but COVID-delayed hiker shuttle through Keene Valley will begin Aug. 21, and run through Columbus Day weekend, according to Essex County and Department of Environmental Conservation officials. The eye-catching, … [Read more...] about Hiker shuttle to start Aug. 21
Essex County looks to jump-start Frontier Town gateway project
By Tim Rowland Hoping to jump-start a flagging grand design to transform Exit 29 on the Northway into a base camp for adventures south of the High Peaks, Essex County has unveiled tentative plans for an equestrian center and trail system on 100 … [Read more...] about Essex County looks to jump-start Frontier Town gateway project
How Essex County tamed COVID
A largely rural, tourist destination managed to achieve one of the state's lowest infection rates By Tim Rowland Essex County Supervisors Chair Shaun Gillilland can smile about it now, though it is not a wide smile. On the 23rd day of March, … [Read more...] about How Essex County tamed COVID
Talking trash: Communities face garbage double bind
No landfills remain in the park, yet counties face rising costs for hauling waste By Gwendolyn Craig The Adirondack Park’s 6 million acres of pristine waters, mountain peaks and forestlands were not always the main attraction for all … [Read more...] about Talking trash: Communities face garbage double bind