Tim Rowland

If you're interested in employment and the future economic implications for the Adirondacks, don't forget to sign up to attend a discussion on Jobs 2.0 at the Wild Center in Tupper Lake on Wednesday, Oct. 23 from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Along with me, you'll be able to meet with people who actually know what they're talking about and have some exciting ideas about the future of Adirondack work.

Meet some of the people drawn to the region and taking their jobs with them By Tim Rowland

Young adults in the Adirondacks are increasingly choosing trades over traditional college paths By Tim Rowland

Hiking through history on Sawyer Mountain, located halfway between Indian Lake and Blue Mountain Lake By Tim Rowland

Tackling housing shortages in the Adirondacks: A pilot program incentivizes homeowners to convert short-term rentals into affordable long-term options.

Located between Tupper Lake and Long Lake, the remote camp is latest Boy Scout camp to close By Tim Rowland

Explore the Long Valley Trail's scenic vistas, ideal for hikers seeking scenic trails and overlooks in New York's Champlain Valley.

By Tim Rowland November 8, 2024 Adirondacks are positioned as a hub for clean energy and sustainable agriculture careers

T here is no better salve for post-traumatic stress, A. J. Beaudoin believes, than the call of the loon and the morning mist rising from an Adirondack pond. But it’s more than just that. Beaudoin wants to build a model in the Adirondacks, inspiring veterans to launch outdoor-oriented businesses in their own hometowns, where they, in turn, can bring the joy of the woods and waters to other veterans, students, Scouts and anyone who needs a breath of fresh air.

In history, pivot points are once-in-a-generation occurrences where communities can leap forward or be left behind. Most notably, Adirondack communities that aggressively embraced tourism following the great industrial shutdown of the 1970s (Lake George, Schroon Lake, Saranac Lake, Old Forge, Lake Placid) are vibrant communities today because of it. Communities that did not (Au Sable Forks, Star Lake, Moriah, Lyon Mountain) have struggled. Today another pivot point is presenting itself, one that is harder to see, but may be just as consequential for communities that get it right. This is the phenomenon of remote work » Continue Reading.