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Sep 12, 2024 Canes Picnic at Moreau Lake State Park Join the fun! Start times of planned activities below. First hot dog at noonish!
Once again we are returning to Moreau Lake State Park. Planned for the day are a variety of activities and of course the picnic. We have reserved the Fernwood Pavilion with lots of convenient parking and restrooms close by. Hot dogs, rolls, condiments, plates and utensils will be provided as well as coffee and hot water for tea or hot chocolate. If you prefer something other than hot dogs, the grill will be available for you to prepare your special meal. Bring a side dish, an appetizer, salad, or dessert to share, and whatever you would like to drink. Main dishes (chili, baked beans…) are also welcome. Please sign in and pick up a name tag. A $5 fee will be collected to cover picnic costs (pavilion rental, food and misc. supplies). However, to repeat the message from Jerry the web guy, “Thanks to the generosity of Canes members in response to our solicitation for donations a year ago, I am happy to say that we have sufficient funds remaining to cover our website and email expenses for another year. So there will be no solicitation for website-related expenses this year.” – Great News!
Planned activities
Leo Demers has volunteered to lead a hike of about 3 miles and a gain of about 800 feet that will include a visit to the Moreau Overlook to get you back in time for lunch. This hike is rated moderate. Meet at the parking lot adjacent to the Fernwood Pavilion at 9:45. If you have any questions please email Leo or call 518-654-8042.
Steve Mackey has volunteered to lead a paddle of Moreau Lake. Don’t worry, you will be back in time for the first hot dog! Unfortunately, beavers have blocked access to the northern portion of the lake by the causeway resulting in a shorter-than-normal paddle. Meet at the boat launch area, across from the warming hut, at 10:00. If you have any questions please email Steve.
Diane Selin has volunteered to lead a bike ride starting from the parking lot, adjacent to the entrance kiosk, departing at 10:00. Her route will be on predominantly low-traffic roads with short distances on busier roads with wide shoulders. The mostly flat route is 15 miles in length. If you have any questions please email Diane or call 518-487-8410.
For those of you who do not wish to join the organized activities please feel free to arrive early and go for a walk, a paddle, bike the park roads, or just visit. BTW – many of you haven’t participated in any of our outings in recent times - please use this opportunity to join your friends and catch up - we all want to know what you have been up to. Bring your stories and pictures to share! If you or someone you know may need assistance getting to/from Moreau don't hesitate to get in touch with Fran, Margie, or Peter to see if we can help. Also, if you know a Cane that no longer receives or reads their email or visits our website, please let them know.
Moreau Lake State Park is located just off Exit 17 of the Adirondack Northway – at 605 Old Saratoga Road. The entrance kiosk is not staffed during the week so there is no need to stop. After going past the kiosk, keep left and proceed along the park road to the boat launch for those of you who are paddling or continue along the park road to the large parking area adjacent to the Fernwood Pavilion for everyone else. Hope you can join us!
Weather: We will be monitoring the weather forecast so please check your email as the date gets closer in case there is a need to change the date. Do a sun dance for the 12th!
The Crooked Canes Picnic Team
Email for questions: Fran, Margie, Peter
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