My final Lake Placid report includes what I’d consider to be our least successful day. For me, there’s a ratio that I have in my head regarding any outings. Well, that’s not true: I just thought of it. But it’s informally lodged in my subconscious, I guess, and it goes something like this: Kid Enjoyment … [Read more…]
We took a drive past Saranac Lake during our week up in the Adirondacks. Actually, it turned out to feel like a much longer drive than we’d anticipated. As a coping mechanism, I invented a new Car Ride Game. It’s called, “That’s your house!”  It really only works on those drives that are somewhat … [Read more…]
We climbed up small-but-satisfying Baker Mountain near Saranac Lake while we were up in the Adirondacks. I’d definitely recommend it. We hike occasionally, but I find that it’s tough to motivate the kids without a specific goal in mind (which is why I like letterboxing). Climbing to the top of a mountain was perfect. Part … [Read more…]
Even though I find plenty of fun around town, our family loves to travel, too. If you’re thinking about a day trip, a weekend away, a major vacation, or a road trip  (if my “live” blog of one of our road trips doesn’t scare you), here are some previous Capital District Fun posts as well as … [Read more…]
