Saranac Lake, NY
In June of 2019, I spent a weekend canoe camping on Lower Saranac Lake in New York’s Adirondack Park. I went with friends from Hudson Valley Hikers. HVH hikes have a reputation for being long, difficult, and fast. Our canoe camping events tend to be quite the opposite. Most of these trips are slow and relaxing. Canoe camping is also a nice departure from my normal minimalist backpacking style because it is easier to carry cooking equipment and real food.
![Saranac Lake](https://i0.wp.com/www.campingjay.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/65371892_10100141375130378_4316126963484852224_o.jpg?resize=474%2C234&ssl=1)