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The Moon over Mirror Lake, New York State

After spending two days in the rain or under heavily overcast skies, we were happy to see the skies clear and the moon come out. It would have been nice if the skies had cleared a few hours earlier when … Continue reading

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Lake Placid and Mirror Lake, New York

We had arrived the night before and were staying at the Mirror Lake Inn.  Weather continued to be rather unpredictable. The drizzle of the night before had subsided but low menacing clouds continued to hover over the valley. It was … Continue reading

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Battle of the Thousand Islands 250th Anniversary Commemoration – Ogdensburg, NY (Land battle re-enactment)

Plans for rebuilding this historic site are underway as funding permits. To learn more about the organization spearheading this activity, please visit their website at: Fort de la Présentation Ogdensburg Founder’s Day Reenactment 2010 – Battle of the Thousand Islands … Continue reading

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Battle of the Thousand Islands 250th Anniversary Commemoration – Ogdensburg, NY (Water battle re-enactment)

Crossing the modern bridge into another time and place. Graeme was driving so, of course, that meant that I could be taking pictures :-). We were crossing this bridge over the St. Lawrence River and only a few minutes later … Continue reading

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Annie and the Hedonists, ADK LOJ, Adirondack Mountains, New York State, USA

Annie and the Hedonists, ADK LOJ, Adirondack Mountains, New York State, USA The group “Annie and the Hedonists” had been invited performers at an ADK event the night before but decided to put on an impromptu performance on the Sunday … Continue reading

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American Bald Eagle, Adirondack Mountains, New York State, USA

American Bald Eagle, Adirondack Mountains, New York State, USA This week, I once again traveled to the Adirondacks to try and snow-shoe to the peak of Mt. Marcy. As I was driving along, minding my own business, this Bald Eagle … Continue reading

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Snowshoeing up to Mt. Marcy, High Peaks Region, Adirondack Mountains

Snowshoeing up to Mt. Marcy, High Peaks Region, Adirondack Mountains Joined up with Tom Bissegger of Brampton, Ontario for a weekend winter camping and snowshoeing trip to Mt. Marcy in the Adirondack Mountains of New York State. The goal was … Continue reading

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Heading out to High Peaks Region

Heading out to High Peaks Region of the Adirondacks As I left Ottawa on my way to a winter climb of Mt. Marcy, the highest peak in the Adirondacks, the weather conditions for driving were definitely not optimal. I would … Continue reading

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Adirondack Park Agency Interpretive Center at Paul Smith’s, NY

Adirondack Park Agency Interpretive Center at Paul Smith’s When traveling down to hike in the High Peaks Region of the Adirondack’s, I often stopped at the Adirondack Park Agency Interpretive Center to stretch my legs with a quick walk around … Continue reading

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Mount Jo, Trail #77, High Peaks Region, Adirondack Mountains

Mount Jo, Trail #77, High Peaks Region, Adirondack Mountains Mt. Jo (2876 ft) is not one of the 46 “high peaks” but the trail is certainly a fun one to climb. It starts innocently enough close to the Adirondack Loj … Continue reading

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