Wednesday, July 20, 2016

Peaked Mountain: 07/17/2016

Peaked Mountain Pond, Sunday July 17, 2016.

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They say that variety is the spice of life. In my opinion it’s also one of the keys to a successful family hike. My kids are all about the streams, waterfalls, woods, ponds, plants, wildlife, wetlands, cliffs, caves, cabins and fire towers along the way that make the hike interesting. For them, getting to the top of some mountain just for a view is “boring.” Well, you can’t beat the hike to Peaked Mountain Pond and up Peaked Mountain for variety, so off we set this past weekend.

Thursday, July 7, 2016

Pole Hill Pond Preserve: 07/04/2016

View of Lake George from Walnut Ridge in the Pole Hill Pond Preserve, Monday July 4, 2016.

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Picture perfect weather for the holiday weekend meant ideal conditions for family gatherings, cookouts, swimming and fireworks. By the time Monday morning rolled around, we were ready to forego another round of hotdogs for a more active Independence Day, so Beth and I set off to explore one of the Lake George Land Conservancy's lesser known parcels, the Pole Hill Pond Preserve.