Adirondack High

We are back from our long weekend retreat at Lake George in the southeastern Adirondacks - refreshed, rejuvenated, and realizing that we can leave the kids at home in complete confidence that they and their Gramma will have a wonderful time until we return.  Viv and I have not had time like this together since before Emily was born, and we had picture perfect weather and gorgeous scenery to make our 12th anniversary especially memorable.

Later I'll post about some of the history of the region, for how could I pass up exploring the chain of colonial era forts and battlefields that run from Lake Champlain to Saratoga?  For now, though, let a few pictures tinctured with the first clear colors of Fall suffice.

   

Comments

[GreenmanTim]

Indeed, we spent a gorgeous afternoon at Fort Ti and up on Mt. Defiance. Thought I could almost hear the skirl of the Black Watch pipes out on the Heights of Carillon. I'll be posting on things French and Indian in the coming days.

[David Corbett]

Dear Sir ,
It is indeed an incredible area for beauty and history . Back in the Eighties I camped at Crown Point ; it was October and I was the only person there and before I retired I played a bagpipe tape on my portable tape recorder. The pipes echoed across the dark lake and it seemed like 1757 ! To be non-partisan I did drink some cognac.
Cordially ,
David Corbett

[Terry Cowgill]

Tim,

I have spent time every summer up there for 12 years, most recently at Pilot Knob, but also in Cleverdale, Bolton Landing, Heulett's Landing and Silver Bay. It's one of my favorite places on the planet.

As for the history, as you correctly note, the area is rich with it. Last month I took my kids to Fort Ticonderoga, which is also where the LaChute River drains Lake George into Lake Champlain. If you and Viv did not get up to the fort, it's definitely worth a look-see