We were thrilled to have warmer temperatures, sunshine, and blue sky today after a week of mid-40's temperatures and rain. That was perfect for our first paddle of the season. This was the traditional Memorial Day paddle to Rainbow Lake followed by a picnic with friends.
There were turtles everywhere. I guess they were as happy to see the sun as we were.
We stopped at the usual place for lunch and the lady slippers are just starting to open.
We drove to camp today. Due to construction in Syracuse, friends recommended we take a different route. So we tried the one suggested by friends who live in Keene Valley over the summer. We took 276 east to Rt 1, to 295 into to NJ, then Bear Tavern Rd and Harbourton-Rocktown Rd to Rt 31, stopping for a break at the QuickChek at the corner. Then 31 to 202 to 287 to 87 north. We got off 287 at Warrensburg the way we used to and stopped at Oscars before heading to camp. That is a much more scenic route into the Adirondacks than via Cranberry Lake.
