New York

Cranberry Lake 50: Janacks Landing Campsite #37

Cranberry Lake 50 (yes, again)

In September 2022 – less than 1.5 years later and after two knee surgeries – I was ready to visit the beautiful Five Ponds Wilderness region in the Adirondacks and hike the Cranberry Lake 50 for a second time.

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Cowhorn Pond Campsite on the CL50

Cranberry Lake 50

The Cranberry Lake 50 is a beautiful and serene multi-day hike. It’s suitable for all skill levels and a great multi-day option for beginners.

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Plan your visit to Ithaca, NY after viewing our photos of hikes and waterfalls in state parks near Ithaca, New York, United States.

Ithaca is Gorges

Ithaca, NY is a small detour on the way to my hometown of Rochester, NY and we extended a recent weekend visit with two nights in Ithaca.

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2016 Road Trip Recap

Follow the whole road trip chronologically using the 2016 Road Trip tag or check out a few select posts along the way: Start on departure day and… Drive through Appalachia starting in Shenandoah National Park, traversing the Blue Ridge Parkway, and ending in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Take in the sights and sounds of

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