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Ralph Lane, multi-instrumentalist and luthier from Crown Point, playing a 1959 Kay Barney Kessel, named after the American jazz guitarist, at 22 Pawn in Essex.

Ralph Lane: A guitar legend in the Eastern Adirondacks

By Tim Rowland

A musical journey that begins with playing along to early 1960s country songs

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Blowdown at the south end of the Wild Forest. Photo by Tim Rowland

Split Rock Mountain’s forgotten quarry and tramway

By Tim Rowland

The hidden trails of Split Rock Mountain Wild Forest reveal a piece of Adirondack history that ended tragically

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Essex residents weigh in on solar farm planned for Hickory Hill

By Tim Rowland

Community solar project planned for farm fields along Route 22

Clearing invasives such as buckthorn and honeysuckle at Essex Quarry revealed a small, scenic pond.

Community and scientists unite against invasive species in Adirondack Park

By Tim Rowland

At Essex Quarry, dedicated groups are making a difference in the fight against invasive plants

A buckthorn thicket

Dispatches from a buckthorn assassin

By Tim Rowland

Adirondack Garden Club tackles invasive plant problem at Essex Quarry trail

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When life gives you rain, go on a mushroom hunt

By Tim Rowland

A fruitful search for fungi on Champlain Area Trails in Essex

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Biking the backroads, backstories of Essex

By Tom French

A two-wheeled tour gives a glimpse of historic preservation efforts

Slicing through Split Rock Wild Forest

By Mike Lynch

Located on the the eastern edge of the Adirondack Park, Split Rock Wild Forest is 3,700 acres and offers a multitude of hiking opportunities.

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A true sanctuary

By Tim Rowland

Spirit Sanctuary Trail offers peaceful stroll, passing by green burial site

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Country roads make for great fall biking

By Phil Brown

Champlain Valley's dirt roads, scenic views provide many ride options

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