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
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.
All Stories by Tom French
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
Caroga: A tanning mecca?
By Tom French
A look at the twin trades of leather-making and tourism that defined the Adirondack community of Caroga Lake
How to build an ice palace
By Tom French
Annual Saranac Lake structure takes shape
Adirondack history, told through signs
By Tom French
Historic markers tell tales of past forest fires, turnpikes, homesteads and taverns
Santa’s Workshop: 75 years of magic
By Tom French
Nostalgia at the heart of one of the country's oldest theme parks
Mount Adams: A hike with mining history
By Tom French
At 3,460 feet, Mount Adams is one of the higher fire tower peaks.
The Pride of the Adirondacks
By Tom French
Air Force veterans, other volunteers work to restore two Cold War-era planes
Student volunteers build bridges to conservation careers
By Tom French
Student Conservation Association volunteers build literal bridges and pave the way to new career paths