Summer '16 #RoundUp

You gotta big Summer ahead of you.  Whether it's just the weekends you have or you're going to take some time off, consider the limitless fun of motorcycle riding.  Or bike riding!  Plop your favorite local latte into your PDW Bar-ista and take in the sites.  Still looking for the perfect bag?  I've been telling you about the Vandal from Mission Workshop for some time!  Grab an ice cream cone for the ultimate treat.  Wishing you the most adventurous summer yet!

1. Big Sur Jacket - Taylor Stitch
2. A Burglar's Guide to the City - Geoff Manaugh
3. Coffee Holder - PDW
4. Sunscreen - Alba
5. Enduro 300 EXC - KTM
6. The Vandal - Mission Workshop
(Check out my MW store visit, click link)
7. Gringo Helmet - Biltwell
8. Hopsecutioner Beer - Terrapin Brewing Co.
9. Fishing Lure - Bass Pro

Pond Fishing

I forgot about this little video I took a few months ago.  The morning sun was really hot and seeds were floating about above the pond.  We caught plenty of fish.

Adirondack Mountains, NY | Camping Getaway Pt. 2

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A couple more snaps from a long weekend in upstate NY in the Adirondacks.  These were all taken with the handy iPhone.  Since it rained so much I was a little nervous to have the camera out on the water or in camp.  Looking forward to another weekend getaway.

Check out Pt. 1, here.

Adirondack Mountains, NY | Camping Getaway

 

 

There's something special about returning to the same place every summer.  It's relatively unchanged and the beauty unwavering.  It reminds you that even though a million things could happen to you in a year, one place on the planet will remain and welcome you back so you can pick up right where you left off.

Camping is a special kind of getaway.  You make lists, bring food, try to think of everything you need but despite your preparation mother nature always has a trick up her sleeve.  This time it was a few nights of rain storms...then a whole day of pouring rain.  We made it.  We had one gem of a day out on the water, catching fish, jumping off rope swings and drinking adult beverages.

I have a few more pictures to share...stay tuned.

I'm Back From the Adirondack Camping Getaway!

Sorry for the dead air over here, I've been away on vacation!  I spent some time exploring the Adirondack mountains, specifically Lower St. Regis Lake, Lake Placid and the general area.  Lots of fishing, paddling, rain and a bit of sunshine.  Despite the rain, I think it's safe to say we all had a blast being outside and enjoying one another's company.  I'll have a full post coming soon.  For now, here is a panorama of the night sky after a storm.  Just lovely!

Weekend in Northeast Pennsylvania: Pond Fishing

Mother Nature is remarkable.  She deserved a Mother's Day nod this weekend.  I ventured north for the weekend and spent time with family outdoors.  An elderly couple own a beautiful piece of property that we've been fishing on for years.  Though getting to the pond is a little bit of  a hike through fields, brush and uneven paths, it's worth the trouble.

The wildlife was out and about in full force around 9:00 AM when we reached the pond.  Even before my first cast out I saw a few fish jump and birds swoop in for the kill.  To the north of the pond in the forest we heard woodpeckers looking for breakfast and squirrels chasing each other in the trees.

Everyone had some sort of success fishing.  I caught a few pickerel and perch.  It was a "catch and release" kind of morning, but now that we know there are a bunch of keepers in there, we'll be back.

I hope everyone had a nice weekend!

Adirondacks, NY - Camping and Fishing Trip

View from the lean to

Trail leading from the camp to shore

Early AM fishing

Looking up!

Towing us over a canoe

The rope swing

Pretty lily pads

Canoe making a shadow and underwater view

Out on black pond

Apple and Banana pancakes

Paul Smith's VIC trails

St. Regis River Fishing

Pulled in a big small mouth bass

Calm before the storm

Mid-July my family and I headed north to the Adirondacks in New York state.  Paul Smith's college is unique in that the campus is right in the center of the Adirondack State Park.  My dad is an alum so we go back every year to camp, fish, cook over the fire, and connect with nature.  This is one of the most beautiful places that I have ever been and I would highly recommend visiting or camping if you can.  On the final evening, once everyone else in the family headed home in their separate vehicles, my dad and I went to Lake Placid for some local beer and prime rib.  Not too shabby!