Tag Archives: scenic Railroad

Catskill Mountain Rail Trail gains traction

Posted on January 24, 2013 by

Gov. Andrew Cuomo has earmarked $2 million in the state’s 2013-14 budget to develop a rail trail from the Ashokan Reservoir to the city of Kingston, with the ultimate goal of it reaching the Walkway Over the Hudson, according to … Continue reading →

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What’s best for a historic Adiriondack Transportation Corridor?

Posted on April 26, 2012 by

Adirondack history has been shaped by contention over how to manage the region’s resources. Maintaining this historical trend, contention over the use of a state-owned rail corridor between Lake Placid and Tupper Lake has led to another divide among residents. … Continue reading →

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Lewis County explores feasability to converting rail to trail

Posted on April 19, 2012 by

For the past several months, county officials have discussed buying the 10-mile Lowville and Beaver River Railroad line from Lowville to Croghan from the Mohawk, Adirondack & Northern Railroad Corp. for $425,000; the county would then acquire the 17-mile Lowville … Continue reading →

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