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Derailed: Tahawus rail line sale hits snag

By Tim Rowland

Winning bidder overdue on paying initial deposit

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Bidders ‘dare greatly’

By Tim Rowland

Investors in Adirondack rail line are willing to bet big, yet questions remain

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Tahawus rail line up for auction

By Tim Rowland

Bids for 30 mile rail line in heart of Adirondacks so far include Open Space Institute, Revolution Rail

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Rail-bike company makes another bid for Tahawus line

By Tim Rowland

Future of unused rail corridor still undetermined

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OSI makes $1.5M bid for Tahawus rail line

By Tim Rowland

Offer reignites debate over future of 30-mile rail line

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Park and ride

By Gillian Scott

Get off your bike for some camping, hiking and fishing along Adirondack Rail Trail

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A (rail) trail to success

By Michael Virtanen

As Adirondack Park waits on rail trail construction, Pennsylvania GAP Trail boosts local business and offers hope for enthusiasts

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A ride through history

By Tom French

The Grasse River rail line formerly connected Cranberry Lake to Childwold Station. It's now a trail perfect for biking and other recreation.

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Rail and trail: Your questions answered

By Tim Rowland

State agencies give project updates on the Lake Placid/Tupper Lake rail trail, and rail rehab from Big Moose to Tupper

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Riding the rails

By Phil Brown

The Adirondack Rail Trail, while still under construction, is living up to expectations

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