Tag Archive for 'west-canada-creek'

A Drive to Hinckley Reservoir

May 5th, 2008 by Mrs. Mecomber

Early last week, we had a dentist appointment north of where we live, and decided to take a little car trip further to the lovely foothills of the Adirondacks. Spring is just coming to the area, and the tree lines are a mixture of still-scraggly limbs and little green buds. The air was fresh and […]

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A Visit to Trenton Falls in Barneveld, NY

March 17th, 2008 by Mrs. Mecomber

The Mohawk Indians called it “Kauy-a-hoo-ra,” or Leaping Water. Trenton Falls leaps no more, but it is still a grand site to see. We visited in October, at the height of Upstate’s brilliant autumn season. This area is the property of Brookfield Power, and the location of the hydroelectric power facilities in the Town of […]

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Adirondack Trail to Barneveld and Hinckley Lake

February 8th, 2008 by Mrs. Mecomber

On August 19th, 2006, we ventured on a serene road trip to the cusp of the Adirondack State Trail around Hinckley Lake.
We drove up Route 12 to see the village of Barneveld, NY. The village was originally called Oldenbarneveldt, founded by Gerrit Boon (I assume they named Boonville, NY, after him). My kids took great […]

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