In addition to discovering we had a 400+ mile drive ahead of us we woke up to pouring rain - UGH. We packed up and headed out to our stop in the Adirondack Mtns. It took us 8 hours most of which was in the rain. We arrived at the Adirondack Gateway Campground safe and sound and without rain. It is a beautiful property with trees all around and backs up to the Adirondack state park. We loved our campsite so much we used the day to do some housekeeping and to hike a trail right out the back of the campground. It was a beautiful hour through the trees, around several ponds and up to a bluff overlooking the state park. Calcite was a crazy dog, leaping and running off into the forest chasing critter smells. She disappeared several times only to reappear a few minutes later from a completely direction.
View from our front door.
Such a beautiful spot
The next day we drove the scenic drive through the central Adirondack State Park. It was fabulous. Rolling hills, with tons of lakes and several great little towns. I had chosen a hiking trail on the website called Bald Mountain Trail, but wanted to get more detailed information on it so we wouldn't get lost again, we went the Adirondack Museum to see about a detailed map. The museum was a huge facility which we didn't want to take the time to go through since the dogs were in the car. We did go into the store and found a book that detailed the hike, but instead of buying the entire book I took a picture of the pages describing it. We found the trail easily and it was a perfect hike up a granite ridge overlooking the Fulton Lakes. It had great views.
Nature always finds a way
Fourth Lake in the Fulton chain
Looking down from the top of the restored fire tower. Peg dog sat while I climbed.
Gorgeous view from the top of the tower
Granite Ridge
A very tired Zoe... what a hike
It was a great stay and one of our favorite parks ever.
Coming soon... Niagara Falls, then a beeline to Missouri to see the Nex's and Adams woo hoo.
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