The return of an Adirondack favorite
Enchanted Forest Water Safari in Old Forge gears up for re-opening, after being forced to close last year due to the pandemic.
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Sharing happiness, one basket at a time
Old Forge resident uses her talents creating made-to-order gift baskets designed to spread joy during the pandemic
Old Forge’s new passion: mountain biking
By Tim Rowland
Adirondack Foothills Trails Alliance has been working to increase mountain biking opportunities in Old Forge, including on the slopes of McCauley Mountain.
State: Rail Trail Doable Despite Deed Questions
By Phil Brown
Uncertainty about deeds held up for months the lawsuit filed against the state over its plan to remove tracks and create a 34-mile rail trail between Lake Placid and Tupper Lake. The state thought it owned the entire rail corridor but discovered it does not have title to two parcels: a half-mile stretch near North…
Trail Advocates Join Adirondack Rail-Trail Lawsuit
By Phil Brown
Adirondack Recreational Trail Advocates filed a friend-of-the-court brief this week in the lawsuit over the state’s plan to remove 34 miles of railroad tracks between Lake Placid and Tupper Lake and create a trail for bicycling, hiking, snowmobiling, and other pursuits. ARTA joined the suit on the side of three state agencies being sued: the…
Black Bear Mountain: A seldom-traveled low peak
If you’re looking for a longer hike, to a summit that sees less traffic in the busy Old Forge region, Black Bear Mountain is a solid choice.