After spending several hours exploring the falls we made our way up into the Adirondack Mountains and found a camping spot at Limekiln Lake State Park. We had a beautiful campsite and enjoyed our night there. If you can believe it, we used cheap swimming pool air mattresses under our sleeping bags and liked them more than our bulky camping air mattresses. Very comfy!
The next morning our path took us by a natural gorge and waterfall and of course we had to stop and hike in to see it. Very pretty!
On our way back to the car Haden’s wish was fulfilled - we saw a snake!
Apparently, he noticed us too.
After I took a few shots, Haden was unleashed and he went to work on catching the unsuspecting fellow.
This little snake struggled a lot so it took Haden a few minutes to sooth him. In the above photo he has the head held down because it kept trying to bite.
You can see that Haden is very gentle with him.
Finally, boy and snake seem content.
Great photos. It looks like a beautiful place to camp. Sometimes the simplest things are the most effective, even in air mattresses. Such a cute snake.
ReplyDeleteThat gorge is so very pretty, looks like a great place to set up camp. And go Haden! I am not afraid of snakes usually, but I'd never go and pick one p either. lol! Great captures!
ReplyDeleteThat is the absolute coolest!
ReplyDeleteI would have run away first upon seeing that snake! I've never tried camping vacation before...
ReplyDeleteHe is definitely a snake wrangler! Neat images!
ReplyDeleteare you freakin' kidding me? i'm assuming it wasn't poisonous!?!?!?! i would run a MILE!!!!! i love camping btw :)
ReplyDeleteGlad all hopes were fulfilled! I like snakes too although I don't think I would be capturing a wild one with my bare hands ;0)
ReplyDeleteSnakes don't creep me out like they do some people, but no holding for me. Love the waterfall.
ReplyDeleteHaden is one courageous young man. I'm brave enough to get somewhat close for pictures but, not to touch and handle one with that kind of care. Huh, um. Your campground looked spacious and comfortable. Your pool mattress was a good idea. Less time to set them up too, I bet. That waterfall is gorgeous. Thanks for sharing such beautiful pics. Have a great night.
ReplyDeleteI was enjoying your lovely photos until I saw the snake! Maybe next week I'll post my snake story.......
ReplyDeleteso fun! onetime we found a rattler hanging around under a bush, that one was scary. Here’s my photo story happy Friday!
ReplyDeleteLISA!!!! You drove right by and didn't even stop !! That park is not far from our cottage! It really IS beautiful up there isn't it?? I haven't spent much time there as we're still at the house working on projects that have been put aside for years! Hope to spend a bit of time there in July before we head out again in August on our next Long Road Trip! I loved all your pictures, except I'm not real fond of the snake. I guess it made your son happy though! Glad you guys had a good time and enjoyed our beautiful NY countryside!!
ReplyDeleteFabulous photos! There is just something in male DNA that most females do not have...that being the need to pick up snakes & frogs & other wiggling, squirming things. I'm glad the snake obliged Haden by semi-cooperating.
ReplyDeletewhat a brave guy!
ReplyDeleteExcellent pictures!
ReplyDeleteI'm going to try the air mattresses on my next trip.
I knew there was a reason I got a dog and not a snake.
ReplyDeleteOMG you are so brave!! I would've screamed like a girl. Well, maybe taken a few shots, but I would never let my son near it!! Perhaps I ought to take lessons from both of you...
ReplyDeleteGreat pictures....I used to love catching snakes and creeping people out with them. Glad he got to see his snake!! Looks like a great place to spend some time!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful waterfall. I think I could have sat there for hours/days watching that.
ReplyDeleteHayden, you are a brave soul. I had a slug on my deck last night and freaked out. I'm sure I'm a lot of entertainment to my neighbors! LOL
It IS a wonderful shot, but I admit, I'm a wimp when it comes to snakes. I would have fainted on the spot!! What a beautiful trip Lisa!
ReplyDeleteI'm a sucker for any kind of waterfall. I could stand by them all day.
ReplyDeleteA boy & his snake. Just that is a whole story. Haden has a lot of snake compassion. Well, that is, after the initial "getting the snake into submission without him biting me before we get there." ~Mary
My littlest brother is a snake-lover that like...he definitely looks like a natural dealing with them!
ReplyDeleteserpents...oooh...scary. but yet, your photos are wonderful.
ReplyDeleteso glad you are sharing glimpses of your trip with us.
Is that a garter?
ReplyDeleteHayden is amazing with that animal. So beautiful!
We have a garter who lives in our walls. I do believe he takes care of any pests who might otherwise come our way. All we have to do is step over him when he is sunner. That's a fair trade!
Wow, beautiful photos. It looks like you had a lot of fun. I don't think I would have enough courage to get anywhere near a snake!
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful weekend!
Beautiful camping spot! And that shot of Haden holding the snake is awesome. :) I used to hold snakes when I was younger, didn't think twice about it. I'm not afraid of them but not sure I'd really want to hold them these days. LOL
ReplyDeleteoh pugh. as a child I wouldn't touch them because they stink!
ReplyDeleteI would never have thought that swimming pool mattresses would be better than the air mattresses! I admit I used to love catching snakes as a kid, but now that I am older...I am a wimp!
ReplyDeleteWOW what a series on handling snakes !!!
ReplyDeleteI m amazed by the camera angles at which you have photographed the snake, some of them seem to be taken from near eye level with the snake coming towards the camera producing some stunning images. Congratulations Lisa.
I underline every word of Thomas! Amazing, but scary.
ReplyDeleteMy husband, the science teacher, would be so jealous!
ReplyDeletethat looks like a lot of fun!
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