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Category Archives: State Parks

State Parks

Lake Placid and Whiteface Mountain

Caroline May 6, 2018 Adirondack Mountains, hiking, New York, scenic drives, Whiteface Mountain 1 Comment 6020 Views

Do you love scenic drives? Do you love 360 degree mountain summit views? Are you planning a trip to the Adirondacks? You answered yes to all of these questions? Then a trip to Lake Placid and Whiteface Mountain is...

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HikingState Parks

We Want to be 46ers!

Caroline December 28, 2017 Adirondack Mountains, high peaks, hiking, New York Comments are off 1538 Views

Kris and I have a goal. We want to be 46ers! What does this mean? Saying you’re a 46er means you’ve hiked all 46 of the high peaks in the Adirondack Mountains of New York. The Adirondack High Peaks...

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HikingPhotographyState Parks

Letchworth State Park – New York

Caroline October 26, 2017 fall foliage, Finger Lakes, hiking, NY state parks, picnics, waterfalls 2 Comments 2970 Views

Have you had a chance to see some pretty fall leaves before autumn comes to an end? It’s definitely something I think about this time every year. I’ve totally turned into my mom. I can recall her driving my...

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MiscellaneousState Parks

The Wild Center – Tupper Lake, NY

Caroline September 14, 2017 educational, fee, museum, playground Comments are off 1825 Views

During our most recent visit to the Adirondacks we visited The Wild Center in Tupper Lake. Prior to our trip I read reviews online and thought the kids would be interested. Plus it’s considered the Natural History Museum of...

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State Parks

I tried stand up paddle boarding!

Caroline September 7, 2017 exercise, Rollins Pond, stand up paddleboarding 1 Comment 1040 Views

I finally did it! I tried stand up paddle boarding, and it was awesome! I’m not lying when I say I’ve been wanting to try it for close to six years! I know, what was I waiting for? I...

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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 1812 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 6505 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 25873 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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