Monthly Archives: December 2012

Apocalypse Averted

Posted on December 18, 2012 by jbhousephotography

While you all sit waiting with baited breath for me to post something, check out my friend Jonny’s blog about the “End of the World” this coming Friday.   Apocalypse Averted.

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Adirondack Park and Preserve- Monarch of the North

Posted on December 17, 2012 by jbhousephotography

When one thinks of wildlife in the Adirondacks white tail deer, moose, and bears naturally come to mind.  Yet every summer there are millions of Monarch Butterflies that spend part of their lives in the Adirondacks. If you want to … Continue reading →

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Adirondack Park and Preserve- Palmer Pond

Posted on December 16, 2012 by jbhousephotography

A very special  place near Chestertown New York is Palmer Pond.  What makes it special you ask?  Well, the Department of Conservation has made a concerted effort to make much of Palmer Pond accessible for people with disabilities.  A specialized … Continue reading →

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Adirondack Park and Preserve- “Above Lake George” with bonus material

Posted on December 15, 2012 by jbhousephotography

Lake George centers in so many of our minds as the setting of James Fennimore Cooper’s classic novel “Last of the Mohicans”.  From Fort William Henry at the south end of the lake to Fort Ticondaroga in the north the … Continue reading →

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Adironadack Park and Preserve- Adirondack Reflections

Posted on December 14, 2012 by jbhousephotography

Summer in the Adirondacks often brings storms, and then spectacular sunsets.  This sunset was on Lake Durant, just outside Indian Lake New York.  Lake Durant is a “developed campground” run by New York’s Department of Environmental Conservation.  It has a … Continue reading →

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Adirondack Park and Preserve- Reflections of the Day

Posted on December 13, 2012 by jbhousephotography

The Adirondacks are a complicated place.  Scratch that the Adirondacks are an incredibly complicated place.  You see, while scenes like yesterday’s view from the top of Mt. Marcy are what we picture when talking about the Adirondacks only about 40% … Continue reading →

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Adirondack Park and Preserve- The View South from Mt. Marcy

Posted on December 12, 2012 by jbhousephotography

The view southwards from Mt. Marcy’s peek is somewhat different from the northward view.  There are more slides visible (those bald areas on other peeks) and lakes are a bit more noticeable.  This view faces towards Albany and New York … Continue reading →

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Adirondack Park and Preserve- Mt. Marcy Facing North

Posted on December 11, 2012 by jbhousephotography

Mount Marcy is the highest point in New York State, and towers over Lake Placid, home of two Winter Olympics and burial site of John Brown.  The views provided from the summit are amazing and well worth the climb. Interested … Continue reading →

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Adirondack Preserve and Park- Marcy Dam

Posted on December 10, 2012 by jbhousephotography

The Adirondacks are one of the oldest preserved regions in the United States.  Explicitly protected in the New York State Constitution for more then a century, they have been a destination for people from around the globe and have some … Continue reading →

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