Aug 3, 2016 | August, Illinois, July, Lynne |
Our sister Lynne went on another big camping adventure, this time to the Henderson County Fair in Stronghurst, Illinois, our hometown. We hitched up the June Bug and headed west, with Lynne riding in my sister Susan’s Jeep. Our camp set-up was arranged in my childhood...
Aug 4, 2015 | Camping, July |
Glimmerglass State Park Our time in the Adirondacks was coming to a close as we drove the scenic route through the mountains. A Twitter follower suggested a stop-over at High Falls Gorge, after he saw how much we enjoyed AuSable Chasm. The gorge was much shorter than...
Aug 3, 2015 | Camping, July, New York |
A surprise for our niece We gathered in Plattsburgh, NY for a birthday weekend. These photos are mostly for our family to enjoy, but there are some shots on Lake Champlain that show just how magnificent the area is. Gorgeous clear water with Vermont on the other side....
Jul 29, 2015 | Camping, July, New York |
Bob and I were both so excited to get up early and take the walking tour of AuSable Chasm. The cost is about $30 each, including a raft ride at the end. That’s the least expensive option, and they offer Adventure tours for the really brave…but that would NOT be...
Jul 29, 2015 | Camping, July, New York |
It was time to press on and get closer to our destination. Instead of taking a direct route to Plattsburg, we took a little scenic detour and visited Fort Ticonderoga. This fort offers tours and some great lessons in history. The views of Lake Champlain afforded...
Jul 28, 2015 | Camping, July |
At the recommendation of our Park Ranger, Bob and I took a side trip to the Adirondack Museum, just a few miles away at Blue Mountain Lake. (Blue Mountain can be seen from the back of our campsite!) I was able to have several of my questions answered…this park has...