| Week of August 1-8, 1996 |
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Peaceful canoeing in eastern New York Question: I would like to go canoeing with a little fishing for five to seven days, somewhere within a day’s drive of Cleveland. I’m also looking for somewhere with a lot of wilderness and clean, clear water. There will be two in my party: me, 42, and my 60-year-old father. We have our own backpacking and camping equipment. We’re looking for a peaceful and memorable experience together. David McMillin 国产吃瓜黑料 Adviser: I’m taking you at your word on the driving, David, because within a day’s drive of Cleveland you’ll find 58 bodies of water, 120-plus miles of continuous lakes and rivers, and plenty of good trout fishing. No, this isn’t Minnesota’s much-touted Boundary Waters; it’s the St. Regis Canoe Area in the north-central section of Motorized boats get the boot here, which means you’ll find plenty of peaceful flatwater, ample campsites, and–good news for your back muscles–well-maintained portage trails that aren’t too long. Still, you’ll need to think light when choosing your gear, and don’t leave home without a padded portage yoke. For the best lakeside tenting, start at Upper St. Regis Lake then One word of advice: Ditch the canoe for a day and try an ascent of the mighty, 1,000-foot St. Regis Mountain (mountain?!) above St. Regis Pond. If it’s a clear day, you’ll get 40-mile views of the surrounding peaks and lakes. Upper St. Regis Lake is three miles north of the town of Lake Clear, New York, on New York 30–which makes it a good full-day drive from Cleveland. |
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