Hiking Coney Mountain & Spread The Kindness Link Up On the Edge #761
We are currently unplugged from our phones and computers while we are enjoying the beautiful views and stellar music at the Smoked Country Jam Bluegrass Festival in “God’s Country”, Pennsylvania. Because we are unplugged, I rarely take photographs at the festival so I never have anything to share here afterwards. Instead, I am going to share some photos of our family hike at Coney Mountain in Tupper Lake, New York.
Memorial Day week was a busy one for us with my husband’s birthday falling on the actual holiday this year and my birthday arriving at the end of that week. To celebrate his birthday, Jeff really wanted to go on a family hike in the Adirondack Mountains. To avoid the holiday weekend crowd, we all took Tuesday off from our regular obligations (Jeff skipped work and the kids skipped school) and headed north for a birthday hike.
I am not much of a hiker myself and I don’t even have proper hiking footwear, so Jeff chose one of the easier mountains to hike so I wouldn’t be totally miserable! The mountain summit has an elevation of 2,267 feet with a total elevation gain of 560 feet when hiking the trail. It is about 1 mile from trailhead to summit, making it a 2 mile round trip hike. Even an old gal like me can handle that all while wearing improper shoes.
The view was definitely worth the walk!
I hope you all have a wonderful weekend. May the days be warm and sunny!
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I am a midlife woman, wife, and stay-at-home mother of 2 boys and 2 cats. I have a passion for helping other women feel fabulous in the midst of this crazy, beautiful life.
16 Comments
Pamela
Worth skipping a day for I’d say! A bit like when Maurice and I got together and took several US trips round the National Parks, he had to rein in his hiking prowess to something I could cope with. Not just an adventure but an education!! What a memorable day for you all and gosh your boys are so big!!
Pamela
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Pamela, thanks so much, my friend! I do feel a little bad that my husband has to fall back with me even though he doesn’t mind at all. He says he’d rather walk slowly with me than walk at any pace alone. He’s a good, good man. It won’t be long before my youngest son is taller than me. I suspect by the time school starts again in the fall, I will officially be the shortest person in my house!
xoxo
Shelbee
Amy Johnson
Oh I love hiking! That is one of my favorite recreational activities. The views are incredible. Thanks for the party.
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Thanks so much, Amy! I do know that you love hiking because I often think of you right away when I share a hiking post! Have a fabulous day!
xoxo
Shelbee
Nancy
What a amazing views! Have fun at the festival!
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Thank you so much! I’ll tell you all about it tomorrow!
xoxo
Shelbee
Anne M Bray
Have a great time unplugged!
Next week Severo has gigs up north near San Jose and a couple of days later southeast near Palm Springs.
I will join him. Road trip!!!!!
(And maybe some new Fluevogs at the San Francisco shop).
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Thank you, my friend! We had a splendid time! Oooh, I hope you get those new Fluevogs and I can’t wait to see them! Safe travels to you and Severo and enjoy all the gigs!
xoxo
Shelbee
Sally in St Paul
Those fluffy white clouds in a clear blue sky – gorgeous!
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Isn’t it so pretty? It was the perfect day for a hike!
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Shelbee
Joanne
That sounds like a lovely hike and those are some real pretty views!
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It really was, Joanne! I was sweating and panting by the time I reached the top, but it was worth it!
xoxo
Shelbee
Marsha Banks
Happy belated birthday to Jeff! And, happy birthday to you! I hope you have an absolutely wonderful time at the bluegrass festival. That was my dad’s favorite type of music! Gorgeous photos, too! Thanks for the link up!
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Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. We had a wonderful time! I appreciate you so much, my friend!
Jennifer
My youngest son likes to go hiking right now because they have a trip next month to Japan and they are planning on doing some there. I can’t wait to see his pictures. I hope you have a wonderful week!
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Oh, that sounds awesome! I hope your son has an amazing trip! Thanks for stopping by, Jennifer!
xoxo
Shelbee