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Month: August 2017

Photography

Photographing the Solar Eclipse

Kris August 31, 2017 photography, total solar eclipse, tutorial 1 Comment 1028 Views
Diamond Ring Just After Totality

I realize that most readers of this post will likely not be able to make use of the information here until 2024, but I wanted to document the preparation and work that I did in the days and weeks...

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Family VacationsPhotography

Our Total Solar Eclipse Experience

Caroline August 28, 2017 Kentucky, total solar eclipse 1 Comment 1318 Views
Eclipse Phases

We traveled to Franklin, Kentucky to view the total solar eclipse. This is our experience. We're definitely excited for the next one in 2024.

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MiscellaneousNational Parks

Explore the ocean’s rocky coast by Tidepooling

Caroline August 24, 2017 educational, great for kids, tidepooling 1 Comment 5086 Views
A Crab in a Tide Pool

Curious what little critters like to hang out in the ocean? Heard of tidepooling? Tidepooling is the activity of exploring tidepools, which form at low tide when water retreats along rocky coasts leaving pools of water. These pools of...

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HikingState Parks

360 Degree Summit View – Coney Mountain Trail

Caroline August 17, 2017 Adirondack Mountains, kid-friendly hikes, summit 1 Comment 1521 Views
All Five Happy Campers on top of Coney Mountain

Planning a trip to the Adirondacks and looking for a good hike to do with kids that offers a fantastic view? If so, Coney Mountain Trail in Tupper Lake should be near the top of your list. The Coney...

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CanoeingState Parks

The Rollins Pond Canoe Loop

Caroline August 10, 2017 Adirondack Mountains, canoe loop, portages 4 Comments 5529 Views
Kris and Madeline in Fish Creek

As you already know I’m the planner of the group, always doing research before trips to find fun and exciting things to do. Since we enjoy canoeing and are always looking for an adventure I was excited after I...

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HikingPhotographyState Parks

Watkins Glen State Park

Caroline August 3, 2017 Finger Lakes, NY state parks, waterfalls 7 Comments 22607 Views

Our family loved Watkins Glen State Park. It's beautiful, and the Gorge Trail should not be missed. You can see 19 waterfalls in just one park!

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