The year without Canadians in the Adirondacks
New York's wildland trails, ski slopes and lakes have had less of a Canadian accent with the border closed during a pandemic year.
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A formal lake management plan for Lake Placid
A formalized plan is being developed for Lake Placid designed to mitigate a number of man-made and ecological concerns on the lake.
Fourth of July in the Adirondacks brings hope of business as usual
Despite coronavirus, many recently opened hotels, restaurants and attractions around the park are anticipating a bustling, albeit different, Fourth of July.
The long game
By James Odato
Lake Placid is preparing for 2,500 top athletes from around the globe to compete at some of the state’s most prestigious sports venues in January 2023.
Tupper hearing draws rail-trail supporters
By Tim Rowland
The state, along with many Tupper Lake residents, believes that both the scenic railroad and the rail-trail can be world-class tourist draws.
Tupper-Placid rail trail construction could start in spring
By Tim Rowland
State officials hope this travel-corridor management plan — which is similar to past plans, but tidies up some objections raised in the courts — is the final word in a long and contentious battle over a state-owned rail line running 119 miles from Lake Placid south and west to Remsen.
Neighbors’ complaints halt weapons training at Olympic site
By James Odato
“Our whole market here is about peace and tranquility,” said Wayne Failing, who rents cabins a half-mile away from the training site.
State takes comments on Tupper Lake-Lake Placid rail trail
By Phil Brown
The state Department of Environmental Conservation and Department of Transportation developed the rail-trail plan in 2016, but the following year a judge blocked its implementation.
Ironman Lake Placid athlete goes to extremes in fighting disease
By James Odato
As he trains for his second Ironman Lake Placid this summer, Eric Kreckel knows he is not a typical triathlete.
Housing crunch limits Adirondack economy
The good news is that overall unemployment is low, meaning that a lot of park residents have jobs. The bad news is that economic growth is almost impossible without additional workers to perform the work.