....but with mountains......and more water......and less bugs.
All,
Last week, myself and three friends went camping in Adirondack Park. We camped at Lewey Lake, a state camp ground (that allows alcohol), about 30 miles NW of Lake George. The sites were large and clean and we were able to choose one that was somewhat secluded. It only cost $15.00 a night per site and they allowed use to have 3 tents on the site.
This area is beautiful beyond words. If you have never been there make a point to visit at least once. http://www.njpinebarrens.com/albums/album38/Adirondacks_2.jpg
Some places reminded me of the Pines:
http://www.njpinebarrens.com/albums/album38/Adirondacks_9.jpg
Some places were showing colors already:
http://www.njpinebarrens.com/albums/album38/Adirondacks_10.jpg
In the Adirondacks there are primative campsites all over the place. In the area we were, called Moose River Plains, there were 143 such sites. Most you could drive to and the rest you had to hike or canoe to. Most sites we saw had a fire pit, picnic table and a privy. The cost? Free! Here is a shot looking out the back of one such site:
http://www.njpinebarrens.com/albums/album38/Adirondacks_6.jpg
On Monday three of us went on a hike to the lookout on Snowy Mountain. It was a three mile hike with the first two miles at about a 20 degree incline. The last mile varied between 45 and 60 degrees and was a stream bed that was flowing with about an inch of water at times.
This is a section of that part:
http://www.njpinebarrens.com/albums/album38/Adirondacks_7.jpg
I think that if I had not been doing the PBX hikes I would not have made it. There were several times I wanted to bail out but I trudged one. There was a clearing at the summit but it was so cloudy we could not see much. About another 300 yards was the lookout tower which we climbed but ran back down. We were sweating from the hike and the wind was blowing so hard we thought we would freeze!
My friend that did not hike with us bought a fishing license and caught this:
http://www.njpinebarrens.com/albums/album38/Adirondacks_8.jpg
It only cost him $27.00 but worth it I think.
The next day we who had hiked were very sore so most of our adventures required lots of driving and little hiking. We were taking one short hike when we heard water so we bushwacked a short distance to the source:
http://www.njpinebarrens.com/albums/album38/Adirondacks_3.jpg
Another drive and a very short walk to Butterfly Falls:
http://www.njpinebarrens.com/albums/album38/Adirondacks_11.jpg
http://www.njpinebarrens.com/albums/album38/Adirondacks_12.jpg
Could you imagine kayaking there?
In our travels we came upon a track. It was about 2 1/2" wide:
http://www.njpinebarrens.com/albums/album38/Adirondacks_5.jpg
We also saw what may have been a bear track but it was not clear and my photo did not come out. :cry:
Here are a couple for Bob. Maybe he can tell us what they are:
http://www.njpinebarrens.com/albums/album38/Adirondacks_1.jpg
http://www.njpinebarrens.com/albums/album38/Adirondacks_4.jpg
We had a great time and hope to go back soon.
Steve
Edit: I don't why the link to the bass is not working. Believe me, it was a beauty!
All,
Last week, myself and three friends went camping in Adirondack Park. We camped at Lewey Lake, a state camp ground (that allows alcohol), about 30 miles NW of Lake George. The sites were large and clean and we were able to choose one that was somewhat secluded. It only cost $15.00 a night per site and they allowed use to have 3 tents on the site.
This area is beautiful beyond words. If you have never been there make a point to visit at least once. http://www.njpinebarrens.com/albums/album38/Adirondacks_2.jpg
Some places reminded me of the Pines:
http://www.njpinebarrens.com/albums/album38/Adirondacks_9.jpg
Some places were showing colors already:
http://www.njpinebarrens.com/albums/album38/Adirondacks_10.jpg
In the Adirondacks there are primative campsites all over the place. In the area we were, called Moose River Plains, there were 143 such sites. Most you could drive to and the rest you had to hike or canoe to. Most sites we saw had a fire pit, picnic table and a privy. The cost? Free! Here is a shot looking out the back of one such site:
http://www.njpinebarrens.com/albums/album38/Adirondacks_6.jpg
On Monday three of us went on a hike to the lookout on Snowy Mountain. It was a three mile hike with the first two miles at about a 20 degree incline. The last mile varied between 45 and 60 degrees and was a stream bed that was flowing with about an inch of water at times.
This is a section of that part:
http://www.njpinebarrens.com/albums/album38/Adirondacks_7.jpg
I think that if I had not been doing the PBX hikes I would not have made it. There were several times I wanted to bail out but I trudged one. There was a clearing at the summit but it was so cloudy we could not see much. About another 300 yards was the lookout tower which we climbed but ran back down. We were sweating from the hike and the wind was blowing so hard we thought we would freeze!
My friend that did not hike with us bought a fishing license and caught this:
http://www.njpinebarrens.com/albums/album38/Adirondacks_8.jpg
It only cost him $27.00 but worth it I think.
The next day we who had hiked were very sore so most of our adventures required lots of driving and little hiking. We were taking one short hike when we heard water so we bushwacked a short distance to the source:
http://www.njpinebarrens.com/albums/album38/Adirondacks_3.jpg
Another drive and a very short walk to Butterfly Falls:
http://www.njpinebarrens.com/albums/album38/Adirondacks_11.jpg
http://www.njpinebarrens.com/albums/album38/Adirondacks_12.jpg
Could you imagine kayaking there?
In our travels we came upon a track. It was about 2 1/2" wide:
http://www.njpinebarrens.com/albums/album38/Adirondacks_5.jpg
We also saw what may have been a bear track but it was not clear and my photo did not come out. :cry:
Here are a couple for Bob. Maybe he can tell us what they are:
http://www.njpinebarrens.com/albums/album38/Adirondacks_1.jpg
http://www.njpinebarrens.com/albums/album38/Adirondacks_4.jpg
We had a great time and hope to go back soon.
Steve
Edit: I don't why the link to the bass is not working. Believe me, it was a beauty!
