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Tupper Lake’s star-gazing attraction aims to expand

By Gwendolyn Craig

Adirondack Sky Center makes plans to become major viewing destination

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Inspired by nature

By Holly Riddle

In 50 years as a working artist, Barney Bellinger has elevated the Adirondacks arts scene.

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Riding the rails

By Phil Brown

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

From eyesore to crown jewel? Tupper Lake bets big on former factory

By James Odato

The hulking factory in the middle of the village has stymied revitalization efforts since it closed years ago. Tupper Lakers hope that's about to change.

Tupper moving forward on goal to become recreation hub

By James Odato

Community group has set sights on town acquiring Big Tupper ski area.

Dogs on a mission in Tupper Lake

By Brandon Loomis

The Tupper Lake Triad—like the Saranac Lake 6er or the Lake Placid 9er—is a hiking challenge designed for those who want more (or less) of the glory that comes from climbing the park’s 46 High Peaks to claim the patch of an Adirondack 46er.

Grassroots trails grow in Tupper Lake

By Mike Lynch

The trail system consists of nearly five miles of groomed trails and another mile-long spur trail that connects to the currently shuttered Big Tupper Ski Area. The system is a big upgrade from where it started in 2008 when the main focus was skiing the golf course, which is owned by the town and leased to the Tupper Lake Country Club from the spring to the fall.

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.

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Tupper Lake hotel plan gathers funds to proceed

By Contributing Writer

The proposed three-story, 45-room hotel is to be built on a largely vacant acre of land at the corner of Park and Mill Streets.

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