Marjie and I loaded up the kids to hike Poke-o-Moonshine on Saturday, in the hopes of finding a clue in the mystery of the anonymous nature journal. Mystery Writer was there on September 7, 2006 and wrote about seeing ravens, hawks, and birch trees along the trail.
Unfortunately, the DEC log book at the trailhead only went back as far as January 30, 2007. What happened to the book for last September?? The worker at the ranger station told us to try calling the DEC in Ray Brook next week to see if they still have it. He’s not sure if they keep the old ones or throw them out.
The trip wasn’t wasted, though. It was a beautiful hiking day.
Visibility was fantastic, so the view of the Adirondacks was spectacular.
We found a patch of lady slippers tucked in the woods alongside the trail.
The fire tower wasn’t open, but we climbed part of the way up to enjoy the view.
We brought Mystery Writer’s journal to the summit for inspiration while we did a little writing and sketching of our own.
We stopped to rescue an Eastern newt from the middle of the busy trail on our way down.
We got back to the car with tired legs but healthier souls, true to Mystery Writer’s promise, and I’m convinced her journal was happy to see an Adirondack summit again after those months under the snow.
Next stop on the Nancy Drew Adirondack Mystery tour? Probably Silver Lake Bog or Coon Mountain, both beautiful hikes with log books we can check out. Stay tuned!
So glad to hear about your mystery journey–I always love finding the newts! Hubby and I did a hike on Saturday in CT–we used to hike a lot in NH before the kids. Can’t wait to hear more!
I think there’s a YA book in this adventure!
Gorgeous scenary. Ooh, I hope they find it!
Ah, these photos make me happy! I spent three wonderful summers in the Adirondacks on Lake Placid, and I’d love to go back one day.
I hope you don’t mind if I friended you–I found your LJ through your “what are you reading post” at Verla’s. I was intrigued by both the ocean book and 1491. Thanks for the tips. 🙂
Glad you got out for a hike, too. Wasn’t it a gorgeous day?
(Unfortunately, the black flies thought so, too. We were eaten alive!)
At least one MG novel and maybe a funky memoir/poetry/nature journal hybrid.
Me, too! I called too late today & didn’t get anyone at DEC. I’ll try again tomorrow.
Thanks for your comment. The Adirondacks are amazing. We wake up lots of mornings on Lake Champlain and can’t believe we actually live here.
You’ll love TRACKING TRASH.
I’ve added you as a friend as well – I’ll never say no to another reading/writing pal!
Black flies–deer flies, too are the only thing I don’t miss about living in NH!