Adirondacks From Keene To Brighton, New York

We were on our way up to the farm, the dogs and I, and traveling Route 73 through the High Peaks Region. This photo was taken just as we began to climb up into the mountains:

Route 73 took us past the Cascade Lakes with what I think was Mount Marcy up ahead:

Past an old farm:

With mountains visible in nearly every direction:

I stopped on Adirondack Loj Road to snap a photo of the mountains, but the dogs got into the act also:

And from there I could see Lake Placid just ahead. Those are the Olympic Ski Jumps towering over the town:

And entering Lake Placid, I got a better look at the ski jumps:


Another great view from the highway:

We traveled on Route 86 through the town of Brighton and stopped for pictures. You can see how full the back of my car was. I move more up to the farm house with every trip even though it crowds the back seat dogs:


These remaining shots were actually taken on our way home. This one was taken at the intersection of Adirondack Loj Road. The three Papillons were fascinated with it all:

A great view of snowy peaks:

And finally, one photo of Whiteface Mountain just about 10 miles away:

Driving Home From The Farm Through The Adirondacks

It had been a productive and exciting visit to the farm, but of course the time came when it was time to head for home. I didn't dawdle but left early in the morning and took the most direct route. I did, however, take the time to stop and photograph some of the beautiful Adirondacks on my way home:

Some of the high peaks near Adirondack Loj Road:

More peaks over a driving range:

And when we arrived at the Cascade Lakes, I pulled into the little waterside park to give the dogs a break:

It was still quite early in the morning and taking pictures without glare was difficult. But as you can see, the surroundings were magnificent:

We were all alone in the park and the dogs trotted around giving everything the sniff test. The morning sun was just beginning to hit the mountaintops while we, down below, were still in the shade:

In spite of the unseasonable warm weather there was still some ice on the lakes and steam rising as that ice melted. The dogs and I took a walk along the shoreline:

Poor old Wally found himself too far from the car when it came time to leave. Winky was the other direction so I just had to hold still and keep calling them both:

And then we drove onward through the Keene Valley:

And I stopped for more photos of the glorious Adirondacks:

My favorite spot. I never grow tired of this scene:

I drove on past Marcy Field but didn't stop to let the dogs out. I reckoned that there'd be an opportunity for one more rest stop when we reached the Ausable River:

Wending Our Way Home Through The Adirondacks - Part 3

I was driving home from an action packed visit to the farm and enjoying the views. When I got to Adirondack Loj Road I had to snap another photo of the nearby high peaks:

And looking a bit more to the west:

And then on we went to Keene Cemetery. It was a great day for photos and the dogs needed a break so I drove up the hill to the top of the cemetery:

The dogs stretched their legs but not a one of them pooped (I would have cleaned it up):

Daphne and Clover continued their running and wrestling. I began to wonder if they'll ever grow out of that silly stage:

But we were all alone atop that hill with the Adirondack high peaks as our friendly neighbors:

We stayed only a few minutes and then I collected the dogs and drove on to the intersection of Routes 73 and  9N where the view was so lovely I felt compelled to take yet another picture:

I stopped briefly at Marcy Field but didn't let the dogs out:

One final photo while we were at Marcy Field and we continued on our way:

Through The High Peaks And Arriving At The Farm

I was driving to the farm with all six dogs in the car and had reached the High Peaks Region of the Adirondacks. I turned off on Adirondack Loj Road to get a few shots of the amazing mountains surrounding the hay field there:

And since the day was so lovely and since I wasn't in any hurry, I continued along Adirondack Loj Road to see the scenery:

These farm fields are surrounded by some of the loftiest peaks in the Adirondacks. They must surely have been difficult to farm because of the severe winters back when they were first cleared, but now are expensive real estate providing spectacular views:

This log home had 360 degree views of the fields and mountains:

And when I looked toward the northwest, I could see the town of Lake Placid and its twin Olympic ski jumps:

I drove on, entering Lake Placid and stopped once again at the Adirondack Equine Center which was deserted on that Sunday morning. It offered me a fabulous view of Whiteface Mountain:

And other Adirondack peaks which I couldn't identify:

We traveled on through the town of Brighton where more excellent views gave me another opportunity to try out my new camera:

And soon enough we arrived at the farm. I turned on the water, set the thermostat higher and put pillows on the floor for the dogs' comfort:

Seamus had just gotten a haircut at PetSmart that very morning and they'd provided him with a colorful bandanna which I left on. He made himself comfy:

Winky truly enjoys being part of the pack and going where we go even though he's sometimes cranky and often resistant to do what he's told. Winky is a special case, a foster dog which would have been risky to place in any other home. So he happily stayed with me. Maybe he'd planned it that way all along:

It wasn't yet near their 5:00 feeding time, but judging by the look on their hopeful faces, I'd say that all six dogs were wishing I'd feed them early. The contractors had planned to begin the barn restorations that Monday but hadn't yet done anything that I could see. But I'll post more tomorrow:

Driving Home From The Farm - From Lake Colby To The Keene Valley

The dogs and I left for home early on Tuesday morning and I took the usual, fastest route. When we passed Lake Colby near the town of Saranac Lake, I pulled off the road to watch the people ice fishing. Daphne found them all fascinating. I sure wish I could have read her mind:

I stopped right in the middle of the town of Saranac Lake to photograph some lovely old homes along the shore of Lake Flower:

In the town of Lake Placid I pulled in to the Equestrian Center hoping to find both scenic views and and a place to let the dogs out. I succeeded only in the former:

The Lake Placid Equestrian Center was a great place for scenic views of the Adirondack mountains even though the day was overcast:

Farther along, I stopped on Adirondack Loj Road for a view of the high peaks near Mount Marcy:

And from there I could also see the Olympic Ski Jumps of Lake Placid:

Route 73 then took us over the mountains toward the Keene Valley:

And then drops steeply down into the Keene Valley:

The views here are quite nice but the places to stop and take photos are few. I took advantage of whatever pull-offs I could find:

At the intersection of Routes 73 and 9N I stopped once again to photograph my favorite scene of all. The skies had cleared by then although a few wispy clouds drifted across the mountaintops:

The Adirondacks here are close at hand and one can see, at least on a clear day, great detail atop the peaks:

It was a grand scene but not a safe place to let the dogs out. So I snapped one more photo and continued on my way toward home: