Grasse River along Tooley Pond Road 'not for faint of heart' By Tom French My adventurous 20-year-old daughter has eyed this trip ever since I took her to the top of Copper Rock Falls last year and she saw the yellow “canoe carry” discs. … [Read more...] about A river worthy of respect
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A final exam in the woods
Students wade into nature and discovery By Betsy Kepes The high school students take off their shoes and socks and step into the water of the north branch of the Grasse River. They can’t see the bottom as the water is golden brown, steeped in … [Read more...] about A final exam in the woods
Gravel ride along the Grass
Gravel bikes provide a new experience on Massawepie Traverse By Phil Brown I already owned a road bike and a mountain bike. Did I really need a gravel bike? Was the latest cycling trend just a lot of industry hype? After initial … [Read more...] about Gravel ride along the Grass
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
State preserves 8,000 acres in St. Lawrence County
Staff report Anglers have new places to explore in the Adirondack Park. About 8,000 acres along the South Branch of the Grass River in St. Lawrence County is now protected by a combination of conservation easement and state forest preserve … [Read more...] about State preserves 8,000 acres in St. Lawrence County