Tuesday, July 9, 2013

July 4th Vacation

We spent the July 4th week in Saranac Lake, NY with Matthew's family.  We stayed in log cabins and spent our time on the beach, on the water, and in the woods.
 
Here are our accommodations.
 
The water was chilly, but that didn't stop the swimming activities!
 
Hanging out on the beach.
 
Matthew and Ingrid playing softball.
 
Matthew and I by Lake Flower in Saranac Lake.
 
The view from our scenic railroad tour.
 
Matthew on the train.
 
Matthew and I did a short hike down to a river near Whiteface Mountain.  Here is the classic explorer pose!
 
It rained a little every day that we were in NY and there were lots of mushrooms in the woods.  Here are a few on a log with a slug.
 
We also visited a small natural history museum with nature trails and a farmer's market.
 
In between rain showers, we were able to do some kayaking on Lower Saranac Lake.
 
Matthew and I in our kayaks.
 
Margaret and Matt in their kayak.
 
On the last day of our visit, Matthew and I went to the Lake Placid horse show and watched their grand prix competition.  The horses were jumping almost five feet and it was quite impressive!
 
 
The winner was an Olympic rider from Ireland.

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