Kim Elliman announces retirement after 31 years By Tim Rowland Christopher “Kim” Elliman, a central figure in the creation, conservation and enjoyment of public lands in the Adirondacks and beyond, announced his retirement from Open Space … [Read more...] about Open Space Institute leader to pass the conservation torch
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Report provides inclusion ‘blueprint’ for New York’s outdoors
State commissioners embrace equitable access objectives By Gwendolyn Craig The state has work to do to make open spaces more equitable, inclusive and accessible, according to a new report. The Open Space Institute (OSI) and New York … [Read more...] about Report provides inclusion ‘blueprint’ for New York’s outdoors
Trembleau: A Lake Champlain bushwhack
By Tim Rowland Driving toward the Adirondacks from Plattsburgh on Interstate 87, Trembleau Mountain appears to the east as a giant batwing with multiple distinct nodes connected with taut ridgelines rising from the flat farmland to the north As … [Read more...] about Trembleau: A Lake Champlain bushwhack
Tahawus rail line up for auction
Bids so far include Open Space Institute, Revolution Rail By Tim Rowland Thirty miles of railroad track in the heart of the Adirondacks will go on auction block next month, an event that could determine whether the corridor remains viable for … [Read more...] about Tahawus rail line up for auction
OSI makes $1.5M bid for Tahawus rail line
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
Upper Works parking, a High Peaks gateway, gets makeover
$1M upgrade project nearing completion By Mike Lynch Hikers looking to access the High Peaks from the south will be greeted with a new entrance and parking lot this summer. Located on Open Space Institute property, the new lot is part of a … [Read more...] about Upper Works parking, a High Peaks gateway, gets makeover