‘Other-worldly’ isolation along the Deer River Meadows
By Tom French
November 4, 2021
Adventure awaits those who dare carry along an overgrown railbed into the Deer River Meadows
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.
Paddling the Deer: Bushwhack required
By Tom French
October 21, 2021
Paddling a stretch of Deer River with a series of difficult portages, as well as several beautiful falls and cascades that few see.
Bridges of the Ausable River
By Tom French
October 10, 2021
Representing two centuries of engineering history, sixteen of the Ausable River's bridges are listed on the National Register of Historic Places
In search of a hidden marker
By Tom French
September 16, 2021
Marker on Herkimer-St. Lawrence county line proves tough one to locate
A ride through history
By Tom French
September 2, 2021
The Grasse River rail line formerly connected Cranberry Lake to Childwold Station. It's now a trail perfect for biking and other recreation.
Up the Oswegatchie without a paddle
By Tom French
August 19, 2021
In search of the river's elusive headwater
A Santa Clara paddle so remote, you might miss it
By Tom French
August 5, 2021
Spending an afternoon on an underutilized stretch of the Middle Branch of the St. Regis River
Everton Falls is a recreational oasis
By Tom French
March 18, 2021
With history, a Nature Conservancy preserve, paddling, hiking and bushwhacking, Everton Falls is a great escape in the northern Adirondacks.
Traveling an old rail route to Spring Pond Bog
By Tom French
September 25, 2020
Railroad history buffs will want to start at the Tupper Lake Station.