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The Oswegatchie River seen from the put-in on Tooley Pond Road. Photo by Phil Brown

State expands Cranberry Lake Wild Forest: What it means for canoeists, kayakers

By Phil Brown

New 965-acre state acquisition will enhance Oswegatchie River access for paddlers

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Photo is of the land purchased by the DEC around Cranberry Lake. Photo provided by DEC.

NYS adds 965 acres near Cranberry Lake to Adirondack Forest Preserve 

By Mike Lynch

The $870K purchase contributes to state conservation goals

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A windfall of a ride

By Tom French

Following a historic tornado along a remote stretch of St. Lawrence Co.

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Hub showcases Cranberry Lake ‘magic’

By Tom French

Community rallies to transform former church into new gathering place

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New life for Cranberry Lake’s only store

By Tom French

Community celebrates transformation of Lakeside General Store

The Peavine Swamp Ski Trail also offers three loops to explore. As we approached the first junction from the south with Loop 3 (and spur to the lean-to), we were relieved to discover someone had already broken trail. The trail signs only give distances to the junctions with the various loops, though an estimated distance for the entire Loop 3 (point to point, not including the hike to the junction at .9 miles from the Ranger School) is 2 1/4 miles. Loop 2, also known as the Christmas Tree Loop, is the longest at 4.2 miles (point to point). Loop 1, near the Route 3 Trailhead, also known as the Balanced Rock Loop is 3 miles, plus the .3 to and from the actual start of the loop.

Peavine Swamp: Ski it while you can

By Tom French

Taking advantage of bomb cyclone snow and seeing old growth of epic proportions

Brandy Brook Flow, a finger of Cranberry Lake, as seen from campsite six near the junction to the Burntbridge Pond Trail.

Burnt colors biking Burntbridge Pond Loop

By Tom French

A tale of two maps in this remote St. Lawrence Co. ride

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Chasing snow

By Tom French

When my buddy Doug Miller is eager to ski early or late in the season, he looks to the west, toward St. Lawrence County in the hopes of lake effect powder. He is seldom disappointed.

Bob Jones

Fish in a barrel

By Tom French

Cranberry Lake carver Bob Jones has 'hatched' countless fish, bird decoys over the decades he's pursued his craft.

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Feds threaten licensee of ‘high hazard’ Cranberry Lake dam with $600k penalty 

By Zachary Matson

Former dam operator pursued after failing to make repairs, allegedly violating license 

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