Nice view, fire tower and a bonus: a great parking lot By Tim Rowland Sure it’s a stunning view and all, but the new Buck Mountain trail in Long Lake had me at its parking lot. On Friday we were creeping along South Sabattis Road worried we … [Read more...] about A new Buck Mountain hike in Long Lake
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Road work ahead after storms
The bridge over Fishing Brook washed out between Newcomb and Long Lake. This section of road is not passable. Photo courtesy of Discover Newcomb Some routes reopen in the Adirondacks By Jak Krouse With the rain subsiding and the sun … [Read more...] about Road work ahead after storms
Long Lakers band together to become ‘bear aware’
Long Lake group strives to educate the public, prevent killings By Mike Lynch and Jak Krouse A year ago four bears were killed in the Long Lake area by the state Department of Environmental Conservation. Now, a committee is trying to prevent … [Read more...] about Long Lakers band together to become ‘bear aware’
Long Lake powers up, passing laws to oversee battery storage
Town adopts laws related to installation of Raquette Lake microgrid facility By Chloe Bennett and Gwendolyn Craig A hamlet in the Adirondack Park is one step closer to hosting a 20-megawatt battery storage facility. After a public … [Read more...] about Long Lake powers up, passing laws to oversee battery storage
20-megawatt battery installation proposed in Raquette Lake
Locals worry about fires, noise from proposed power reinforcements By Gwendolyn Craig An Adirondack Park hamlet in Hamilton County is gearing up to host a microgrid, a battery storage facility that could help service National Grid customers … [Read more...] about 20-megawatt battery installation proposed in Raquette Lake
A bear situation or a people problem?
Bruin killings are on the rise in New York By Pete DeMola Times Union, Albany LONG LAKE — Bears are universal in Long Lake. Bear images dot the signs of real estate firms, pubs and diners, ice cream parlors, on homes, at the public … [Read more...] about A bear situation or a people problem?