Last week in his 2018 State of the State, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced that the state would file a petition with the Federal Surface Transportation Board to stop Saratoga & North Creek Railway’s (SNCR) tanker car storage plan in the Adirondack Park. In response, Union Tank Car Company, the owner of roughly...
One Last Hurrah! Celebrate New Year’s Eve Weekend in the Adirondacks
This weekend, the holiday season will come to an end as we celebrate the beginning of a New Year – 2018! Wondering how you can make your New Year’s Eve memorable? Plan a trip to the Adirondacks this weekend for First Night Saranac Lake, thrilling polar plunges, and more entertainment: December 29 – January...
Governor Cuomo Calls For Stop To Empty Railcar Storage In The Adirondacks
Last month, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo received a letter from a coalition asking for the state to take action against the storage of railcars in the Adirondacks. This week, he announced that New York State is taking legal action as part of the 2018 State of the State. Get a brief recap of...
New Campground, Equestrian & Day Use Area Proposed At Former Frontier Town
It’s been a while since we’ve heard any major updates about New York State’s $32 million revitalization project at the former Frontier Town in North Hudson. Recently, however, the NY State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) announced their proposal for a Frontier Town Campground, Equestrian & Day Use Area, which would be a significant...
Feeling Festive? Have a Very Merry Holiday Weekend in the Adirondacks: December 22-25
One of the year’s biggest holiday weekends has arrived, and while many of us will be spending it with family and friends, that doesn’t mean all the fun has to be done at home. Here in the Adirondacks, some of the weekend’s top events and activities will include sleigh rides, holiday parties, and opportunities...
Judge Rules In Favor Of NY State DEC’s Community-Connector Snowmobile Trails
In recent years, the NY State Department of Environmental Conservation has been working to establish a network of community-connector trails between Long Lake, Minerva, Newcomb, North Hudson, and Indian Lake; this would help make the region even more accessible for snowmobilers. Although the project was stalled due to a lawsuit against them, a state...
8 Fun Holiday Season Events You Should Attend in the Adirondacks This Weekend: December 15-17
Although the holiday season is flying by in the Adirondacks, there is still so much to do. You can finish up your holiday shopping by buying some unique, Adirondack-themed gifts, check out which ski areas are already open, or attend a fun holiday event. Below, you’ll find the highlights for this weekend in the...
New Calls For Leaders To Intervene In The Ongoing Adirondack Rail Car Storage Plan
The controversy over Saratoga & North Creek Railway’s (SNCR) rail car storage plan in the Adirondack Park has continued to grow in recent weeks. Three shipments of old tank cars have already been transported to sections of SNCR’s privately-owned rail line, and those who are opposed to the plan are calling on NY State...
NY State Preparing To Appeal Judge’s Decision In The Adirondack Rail-Trail Case
About a month ago, NY State filed a notice of appeal of acting NY State Supreme Court Justice Robert Main’s ruling to annul the state’s rail-trail project in the Adirondack Park. Although this particular act wasn’t an official appeal, it’s been recently announced that three state agencies have decided to issue an appeal before the...
Discover Holiday Happenings All Weekend Long In The Adirondacks: December 8-10
The holiday season is in full swing, and this weekend is scheduled to be one of the best times to visit the Adirondacks with the family. You can drive up to Lake Placid for the Holiday Village Stroll, enjoy exciting competitions at Gore Mountain, or check out some of the other holiday happenings in...