Untold stories of freedom: A journey through the North Star Underground Railroad Museum
By Tom French
Tour of sites planned for Juneteenth
Tom French
Tom French splits his time between the Adirondacks and the Thousand Islands from his home in Potsdam. More information about his writing can be found at Tom-French.net.
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Interim DEC commissioner celebrates forest ranger recruits’ swearing-in
By Tom French
Sean Mahar addresses future forest rangers at Wanakena ceremony
Adirondacks’ Cold War History: Inside the Plattsburgh Air Force Museum
By Tom French
Discover the military history of the Plattsburgh region and its unique Cold War legacy
Cathedral Rock: A fire tower you can bike to
By Tom French
ESF Ranger School in Wanakena offers miles of biking and hiking
Science and wonder: Adirondack astronomers dive into eclipse research
By Tom French
Tupper Lake's Adirondack Sky Center shines in NASA's eclipse live feed during April 8 event
Preserving the past, building the future: Whiteface Memorial Highway’s renovation
By Tom French
A look inside the Whiteface Memorial Highway renovation. Iconic road, castle and other structures are in the midst of restoration efforts.
Million Dollar Dam: A historic Adirondack tale of engineering, ambition
By Tom French
Explore the remnants of William Miner's Million Dollar Dam, an engineering feat of the early 20th century, nestled in the Adirondacks' glacial landscape.
Exploring Adirondack roots in Albany’s Rural Cemetery
By Tom French
Tales of early Adirondack settlers resting in one of New York’s oldest cemeteries
Catching clouds from NYS’s highest weather station
By Tom French
Whiteface weather station on the mountain's summit plays a key role in statewide network of research stations
A tale of romance from Heart Lake
By Tom French
Adirondak Loj history has its fair share of drama