A new life for an iconic landmark
By Tim Rowland
August 27, 2021
After decades of vacancy, the former Frontier Town A-Frame readies for re-opening.
Tim Rowland
Tim Rowland is a columnist, author and outdoors writer living in Jay.
Long Lake business owner: Public access to causeway to remain in place
By Tim Rowland
August 26, 2021
George Carrothers says he will not fight an Adirondack Park Agency directive to tear out a lakeside deck at his bake shop.
Looking back at Irene, 10 years later
By Tim Rowland
August 22, 2021
Keene and Jay residents reflect on the lasting impacts from Tropical Storm Irene, which swept through the North Country 10 years ago.
Hiker shuttle to start Aug. 21
By Tim Rowland
August 12, 2021
A DEC schedule shows the bus running from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. It will start at Marcy Field, stopping at the Rooster Comb trailhead before proceeding to its turnaround point at the intersection of State Routes 73 and 9.
Essex County looks to jump-start Frontier Town gateway project
By Tim Rowland
August 8, 2021
Essex County has unveiled tentative plans for an equestrian center and trail system on 100 acres it owns on former Frontier Town property.
On Lake Placid’s Cascade Road, tensions flare around residential, commercial development
By Tim Rowland
July 27, 2021
Zipline attraction Experience Outdoors faces complaints from neighbors.
How Essex County tamed COVID
By Tim Rowland
July 18, 2021
This largely rural, tourist destination, managed to achieve one of the state's lowest infection rates.
Rattlesnake sightings on the rise in the Champlain Valley
By Tim Rowland
July 2, 2021
A rash of recent timber rattlesnake sightings has Essex residents on guard and wondering what's causing it.
High Peaks hiker shuttle could still run this summer
By Tim Rowland
June 22, 2021
State had planned to hold off till ’22, but now wants to run one bus By Tim Rowland The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation and Essex County hope to begin scaled-back version of their long-envisioned but stalled High Peaks hiker shuttle service next month, they announced. The plan is for hikers to reach…
Bill would require diversity training for state’s tourism workers
By Tim Rowland
June 21, 2021
would be extended to employees of ORDA, the Department of Environmental Conservation and state contractors who have immediate contact with the public.