By Lisa Ballard The normal route is a pleasant 3.4-mile walk in the woods to a lean-to beside the lake on a well-maintained trail, but in the words of the poet Robert Frost, “Two roads diverged in a wood, and I, I took the one less traveled by, … [Read more...] about Middle Settlement Lake: Engulfed in wilderness
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Town of Webb’s short-term rentals law: What you need to know
By Jamie Organski The background The Town of Webb adopted legislation during its October town board meeting, taking an initial step in regulating short-term rentals (STRs) after years of draft laws, revisions, and public hearings. The local … [Read more...] about Town of Webb’s short-term rentals law: What you need to know
Hamlets to Huts gears up for program expansion, thanks to grant support
Secretary of State takes part in paddling, hiking excursion to celebrate Adirondack tourism By Jamie Organski Adirondack Hamlets to Huts (a non-profit organization based out of Saranac Lake) went from a concept in 2014 to incorporating in … [Read more...] about Hamlets to Huts gears up for program expansion, thanks to grant support
Rail bikes offer fall outing for all ages
Editor's note: This originally ran in 2021, and has been updated with information for the 2022 season. By Jamie Organski As Adirondack Scenic Rail Bike Adventures comes off the heels of a sold-out summer season, Division Manager Erin Crowe … [Read more...] about Rail bikes offer fall outing for all ages
A misty start to this year’s 90-Miler canoe race
Photos and text by Jamie Organski The Old Forge Pond was certainly the place to be on the morning of Friday, Sept. 9, as nearly 600 paddlers from all across the nation gathered for the start of the 39th annual 90-Miler. The traditional Adirondack … [Read more...] about A misty start to this year’s 90-Miler canoe race
Like father, like son
Career at Kodak inspired Gardners' generational love of black and white photography By Jamie Organski An exhibit at View in Old Forge has been years in the making and features a lifetime of work by father-and-son photographers, John and Kurt … [Read more...] about Like father, like son