Leaf-Peepin' 2017

The Edge - Lobby

The tradition of leaf-peeping has been one of our passions since we first got together. Fall is our favorite season. While it is pleasant to observe the leaves near home, nothing beats a trip to the Adirondacks.

On Wednesday (10/18/17) we left for Lowville. But first stopped at Panera’s (Joan - squash soup and a salad - me - Frontega sandwich) to get lunch. 

Ate our Panera lunch at the Dewitt service area on tables in courtyard - joined by a Japanese couple and two gentlemen.

 

Stopped at the Visitor’s Center at the Utica exit - Phyllis greeted us there. 

Arriving at The Edge Sarah checked us in. 

Went to The Pine Tree for dinner. Tammy was our waitress. Joan had the Haddock and I had a sausage patty with cole slaw. Then went to Jeb’s to get a gift certificate for Brian. Roger’s house was dark, today was his birthday perhaps they went out to celebrate. Melissa, The Edge night clerk, made us fresh decaf coffee at The Edge.

On Thursday (10/19/17) went to Stewart’s for the Watertown paper. Then had breakfast at The Pioneer Cafe (Joan had the Homestead & I had a Western omelet with home fires & an English muffin), Paula was are waitress. 

 

After refreshing at The Edge, we drove to Raquette Lake. Joan suggested to drive into Great Camp Sagamore. After a 3-mile drive on a stony, dusty road we reached the Great Camp only to be discouraged by the attendant (believe the resident caretaker) to leave immediately.

An out-building.

Back of the Main Building

Drove on to Durant Lake.

Near Durant Lake stopped to take a photo of a new dinner. 

Stopping at Blue Mt. Lake we took the usual photos.

Little Library at Blue Mt. Lake

We continued to Inlet. There just outside the village saw these Halloween mannequins.

Checked on the cache site in Arrowhead Park.

 
While using the rest rooms at Eagle Bay I wandered over to photograph the site of the former Half-way House, a teen and young adult night spot in the 1960s period. Now some kind of fix-it-up shop.

Went to The Pine Tree for dinner. Julie was our waitress. We both had the herbed Haddock. It was well prepared by Mike, the chef. Watched "It’s The Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown", created by “Peanuts” mentor Charles M. Schulz, this long-beloved special was orginally televised in 1966 It featured the music of Vince Guaraldi. Michael, Emily and Lily spent the night at 88.

On Friday (10/20/17) we went to Stewart’s for the Watertown paper. Then had breakfast at The Pioneer Cafe (we both had the Homestead with home fires & I had the English muffin), Melissa was are waitress. Stopped at the Visitor’s Center at the Utica exit - Phyllis was there again. Actually the leaves were the most colorful on Deerfield Hill and along the Thruway. Arrived home safely. Bradley had taken in the mail and put out the garbage.

Previous Journeys:
Leaf-Peeping 2008
Leaf-Peeping - The Seaway Trail
Leaf-Peeping 2012
Leaf-Peeping 2013
Leaf-Peepin' 2014
Leaf-Peeping 2016