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Big ol' Seamus mostly lumbered along beside me, but the three youngsters raced full speed through the trees:
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There were a few flowers in bloom. This, for obvious reasons, is called Star Flower:
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We mostly followed wood roads, but with occasional side trips off into the forest:
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And one of those side trips yielded a spring where the dogs got to drink and cool off:
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When we turned around to find our car, I veered through the logged off area. It had its own charms:
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Daphne went on full alert, thinking she'd heard something. But apparently it was the toys in her own attic:
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When we reached the car, the dogs were still so full of energy that they ran in circles. I guess I'll have to make it a longer or steeper hike next time. But for that day, it was time to return to the farm and make dinner:
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I'm planning on being in Massena for their Civil War re-enactment (http://www.megapixeltravel.com/2012/07/civil-war-re-enactment-massena-ny-july-28-29th-2012/) and was looking for a different route into the Adirondacks from there when I wondered what might be in the Fort Jackson State Forest. That's how I got to your blog. Interesting read. Looks like a great place for a retirement farm.
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