The River and the Rail Line Pull in Tourists
Just as the Hudson River weaves its way from community to hamlet throughout Warren County, so does the rail line. Together, they form two strands of a conduit that brought tourists in and goods out of the Adirondacks since the 1870s. In the not-too-distant past tourists arrived from the New York City to area dude ranches, such as 1,000 Acres in Stony Creek, by rail. The First Wilderness Heritage Corridor Plan, which was initiated in 1999, is an economic development initiative that seeks to revitalize the river and rail corridor through 11 communities within Warren and Saratoga Counties.

Combining scenic trips with activities, such as rodeos, canoe trips, and rafting should convince tourists to stay an extra day and spend it in towns and villages near the rail line. Over time, officials hope to ramp up to daily service and extend the reach of the line to Saratoga, allowing visitors from points south to change trains at Saratoga and ride the Upper Hudson line all the way to North Creek.