By MIKE LYNCH About a decade ago, Jim Frenette was monkeying around with the trail groomer for the cross-country trails at the Tupper Lake Golf Course. But he needed a wrench, so he drove down the road to the workshop of his nephew, John … [Read more...] about Grassroots trails grow in Tupper Lake
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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
Tupper-Placid rail trail construction could start in spring
By TIM ROWLAND The state hopes to begin construction next spring on a $44.8 million project that will create a unique, 34-mile rail trail through the heart of the Adirondacks, coupled with one of the longest scenic railroads in the Eastern United … [Read more...] about Tupper-Placid rail trail construction could start in spring
Tupper Lake hotel plan gathers funds to proceed
By CATHY BROWN A group planning a boutique hotel in Tupper Lake has rounded up enough funding to go ahead, one of the developers, Betsy Lowe, said Thursday. Lowe and a partner in the project, Nancy Howard, had held a meeting in Tupper Lake in … [Read more...] about Tupper Lake hotel plan gathers funds to proceed
State takes comments on Tupper Lake-Lake Placid rail trail
By PHIL BROWN The state of New York is restarting the regulatory process necessary to create a 34-mile rail trail between Lake Placid and Tupper Lake, and the public has until Aug. 12 to weigh in on the issues that should be considered in assessing … [Read more...] about State takes comments on Tupper Lake-Lake Placid rail trail
Louisiana otters get warm welcome at Wild Center
By SARA RUBERG Two river otters that were first captured by crayfish farmers in Louisiana have found a home at the Wild Center in Tupper Lake. Farmers in Louisiana often catch otters as nuisance pests and kill them. Luckily for the duo, an … [Read more...] about Louisiana otters get warm welcome at Wild Center