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High Rock on the Oswegatchie River
The trip to High Rock is an annual paddle for me- it is a classic Adirondack paddle that I never tire of. The leaves are past peak, but the spruce & pine still offer vibrant greens to the landscape. The water is very low right now and makes paddling a bit difficult. There are a few beaver dams that are obstacles and there are a few other tight spots that will hopefully be taken care of with the spring high water. Round trip is a little over 7 miles round trip.
Deer Pond- Tupper Lake
We started out our Columbus Day weekend in Tupper Lake with a trek to Deer Pond. The trail we used starts out along the Old Wabeek Road.
There are several trails as well as a loop to Deer Pond, our route is the shortest, and we were told the most scenic. It starts on Old Wabeek Road but soon turns north through a Balsam & Spruce forest. This eventually gives way to more hardwoods.
Bayside Cemetery on a Glorious Autumnal Day
Beautiful afternoon at Bayside Cemetery on a glorious autumnal day, 13th October 2019.
Bayside Cemetery on a Glorious Autumnal Day
What a glorious day! The sun is out today and the blue sky really pops up the colors of fall foliage in Potsdam NY.
A river runs through it -- autumn at Raquette River
A still river becomes a mirror to doubly enhance the beauty that is autumn in Potsdam, NY.
Autumn in Potsdam, 12 Oct 19
Just before the rain started to drizzle this afternoon, the autumnal view reflected on Raquette River was quite magical. We are lucky to live in this beautiful area.
Afternoon stroll
You never know who is going to show up for lunch at the Potsdam Food Co-op.
misty morning at Huckleberry Lake
Camped in the Huckleberry Lake lean-to overnight and woke up to a calm misty morning on the lake. No other people in sight and you really feel like you're out there after a quick mile or so hike!
Fall Bird Walk at Indian Creek Nature Center
Join guest Tom Langen for some fall birding on the Indian Creek Nature Center trails. Tom is a Clarkson University Biology Professor and St. Lawrence Land Trust Board President. We will meet at 8 am on Saturday at the Indian Creek Nature Center parking area of County Route 14. Extra binoculars will be provided.