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The day before Graduation ceremonies we headed up to Watkins Glenn State Park in the Finger Lakes area of New York state. They're closed from November to Mid May. They were just opened and my daughter couldn't wait for us to go for a 'walk'. Sounded good to me!
The is the map of the 1 1/2 mile trail along the water we wanted to visit.
Read the sign carefully, 800+ stairs. Yep. All of them. And more. straight.up.
and off we went!
Follow us around this fall....
First side up close
The backside of the falls.
And the other side...
powerful water...
and that's where it all goes...amazing. (Did I turn the water off at home?)
Very peacefully soothing up here.
More stairs...and peaceful moments
Fabulous way to celebrate her Master's Degree!
When he gets back to school, think of the stories he's going to be able to tell!
And these weren't even the best part of the section..that awaited just around the bend....
Please, click on this picture of the Rainbow Falls area! This is the 'money shot' even if the rainbow didn't show at this time of day. Amazingly beautiful!
That's a deep cut in the rock...and a lot of water smashing all over the place.
The guy in the white shirt? RAN ALL THE WAY UP!
Holding onto Mom to keep her from sliding into the water, it was cold but fabulous (don't try this at home!)
The last push of 180 stairs. Took me awhile but at the top I found...
...the best cheerleaders of all time! They waited at the top of the stairs with water and encouraging words.
My proof that I'd made it to the top-after a rest and our lunch at the top. The disclaimer? They hiked down and brought the car back up for me. It was much faster for them to go without me. I'm OK with that! 1 1/2 hours up...~45-60 minutes for them to get back down and drive up for me. Good decision, I think.)
This is the moment I let him know that the blanket he'd been watching me crochet for a long time was his! Yes, he was excited-does it show? [ Lion Brand's Crayon Ripple Throw pattern, I Love this Yarn! in White (2.5 skeins) and Royal (3 skeins) size J hook. Finished size 42"x 72" . Pattern found on the Lion Brand web site. ]
While riding back in the car, he wanted to put down everything he was playing with so he could have 'cuddle time' with his blanket. Now I ask you. How can you not love knitting and crocheting for such a kid?
The day before Graduation ceremonies we headed up to Watkins Glenn State Park in the Finger Lakes area of New York state. They're closed from November to Mid May. They were just opened and my daughter couldn't wait for us to go for a 'walk'. Sounded good to me!
The is the map of the 1 1/2 mile trail along the water we wanted to visit.
Read the sign carefully, 800+ stairs. Yep. All of them. And more. straight.up.
and off we went!
Follow us around this fall....
First side up close
The backside of the falls.
And the other side...
powerful water...
and that's where it all goes...amazing. (Did I turn the water off at home?)
Very peacefully soothing up here.
More stairs...and peaceful moments
Fabulous way to celebrate her Master's Degree!
When he gets back to school, think of the stories he's going to be able to tell!
And these weren't even the best part of the section..that awaited just around the bend....
Please, click on this picture of the Rainbow Falls area! This is the 'money shot' even if the rainbow didn't show at this time of day. Amazingly beautiful!
That's a deep cut in the rock...and a lot of water smashing all over the place.
The guy in the white shirt? RAN ALL THE WAY UP!
Holding onto Mom to keep her from sliding into the water, it was cold but fabulous (don't try this at home!)
The last push of 180 stairs. Took me awhile but at the top I found...
...the best cheerleaders of all time! They waited at the top of the stairs with water and encouraging words.
My proof that I'd made it to the top-after a rest and our lunch at the top. The disclaimer? They hiked down and brought the car back up for me. It was much faster for them to go without me. I'm OK with that! 1 1/2 hours up...~45-60 minutes for them to get back down and drive up for me. Good decision, I think.)
This is the moment I let him know that the blanket he'd been watching me crochet for a long time was his! Yes, he was excited-does it show? [ Lion Brand's Crayon Ripple Throw pattern, I Love this Yarn! in White (2.5 skeins) and Royal (3 skeins) size J hook. Finished size 42"x 72" . Pattern found on the Lion Brand web site. ]
While riding back in the car, he wanted to put down everything he was playing with so he could have 'cuddle time' with his blanket. Now I ask you. How can you not love knitting and crocheting for such a kid?
It looks like you guys had fun hiking... I am sure you guys were tired afterwards. Good experience for the li'l punk. Love the way he clutched his blankie! I am sure he will cherish that for a long time. Enjoying seeing your pictures!
ReplyDeleteDeb
The Glen is gorgeous. It has been years since I hiked it though. The stairs kill my bad knee no matter which way I'm going. It is a toss up as to which park we go to as we're in Rochester, the Glen or Letchworth.
ReplyDeleteLooks like that blanket will get a great deal of loving use. My son (now 36) has one that his gran made when he was 10 and he still uses it (with a large amount of mending) and sometimes will even allow one of his boys to use it. It is the comfort blankie for when you don't feel good.