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A snowy portion of the Adirondack Rail Trail near where a proposed trailhead will be built in Lake Placid.

Adirondack Rail Trail access hub takes shape

By Gwendolyn Craig

Funding is coming together for an Essex County trailhead for the new Adirondack Rail Trail, a 34-mile multi-use trail connecting the Lake Placid to Tupper Lake.

Train passengers disembark to a welcoming crowd at Tupper Lake.

All aboard!

By Megan Plete Postol

Train enthusiasts celebrate the return of trains north from Utica to Tupper Lake

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New partnership, potential recreation trail, to save a rail line

By Tim Rowland

Open Space Institute, Revolution Rail work together in Tahawus line purchase

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Part of rail trail to open for winter recreation

By Gwendolyn Craig

A portion of the Adirondack Rail Trail is opening for snowmobiling and other winter activities

State heralds progress on Adirondack Rail Trail

By Mike Lynch

State and local leaders celebrate the start of the construction phase of the Adirondack Rail Trail

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A reason for a third bike

By Phil Brown

Gravel bikes come in handy on these 3 rail-trail rides

Train passengers disembark to a welcoming crowd at Tupper Lake.

Destination: Tupper Lake

By Tim Rowland

Rail line travel from Utica once again possible, as the first northbound passenger train in almost 60 years rolled into Tupper Lake on Sunday.

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Advocates urge action for Adirondack Rail Trail

By Chloe Bennett

ARTA plans to hire executive director; OSI applies for grant for trailhead development

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Public invited to weigh in on rail trail, impact on wetlands

By Gwendolyn Craig

APA accepting comments on this, two other projects until Aug. 4

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Rail bike company to buy Tahawus line

By Tim Rowland

Alternate bidder to move ahead after auction winner misses down payment

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