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
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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
High Peaks hiker shuttle could still run this summer
State had planned to hold off till '22, but now wants to run one bus By Tim Rowland The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation and Essex County hope to begin scaled-back version of their long-envisioned but stalled High Peaks … [Read more...] about High Peaks hiker shuttle could still run this summer
Adirondack hiker shuttles shelved for year
By Tim Rowland A network of shuttles to help manage Keene Valley hiker traffic will not get rolling for at least one more year, due to the state's fears that the buses themselves could become safety hazards. At Essex County's weekly Board of … [Read more...] about Adirondack hiker shuttles shelved for year
State budget includes money to manage, protect Adirondack and Catskill visitors
By Gwendolyn Craig Gov. Andrew Cuomo and majority legislative leaders have announced an agreement on a $212 billion budget that includes $1.55 million for addressing visitor use in the Adirondacks and Catskills. The budget is a notable … [Read more...] about State budget includes money to manage, protect Adirondack and Catskill visitors