A revived railroad could haul tailings from the closed mine at Tahawus, Newcomb officials hope. Photo by Carl Heilman By Tim Rowland An attorney for the Saratoga & North Creek Railroad has indicated that the company no longer supports a … [Read more...] about Railroad reverses course, opposes Tahawus trail
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Adirondack Park board OKs rail trail
By Tim Rowland The Adirondack Park Agency gave final approval Thursday to a rail trail and scenic railroad plan that has taken years to finalize and in its time became one of the most contentious projects to come before the board. In its final … [Read more...] about Adirondack Park board OKs rail trail
Essex County pushes back on Tahawus rail conversion
The old titanium mine in Tahawus. Essex County hopes to retain rail freight shipping to spur economic development and mine reclamation. Photo by Carl Heilman II. By Tim Rowland Essex County has stepped up its efforts to keep what’s known as … [Read more...] about Essex County pushes back on Tahawus rail conversion
Park Agency presses forward with Tri-Lakes rail trail
The rail corridor from Tupper Lake to Lake Placid , pictured after a washout last spring near Hoel Pond, would host cyclists, snowmobilers and others by 2023 under an Adirondack Park Agency plan that is open for public comments through April 20. … [Read more...] about Park Agency presses forward with Tri-Lakes rail trail
2019 Adirondack stories of the year
"Crowding." "Day use." "Overuse." "Traffic management." Whatever you want to call it -- even if you just call it a lot of people enjoying nature -- the effort to understand and plan for the rising number of people driving to and hiking … [Read more...] about 2019 Adirondack stories of the year
Tupper hearing draws rail-trail supporters
More rail-rail hearings this month: Wednesday, Dec. 4, at 6 p.m. at the Lake Placid Conference Center, 2608 Main Street, Lake Placid Thursday, Dec. 5, at 6 p.m. at the View Arts Center, 3256 Route 28, Old Forge Thursday, Dec. … [Read more...] about Tupper hearing draws rail-trail supporters
