Goodbye Kayuta

After 12 wonderful summers, we finally bid goodbye to our camp on Kayuta Lake.  Having moved to Nevada 4 years ago, the yearly commute just got a little too much for us.

Morning paddle on Kayuta Lake

After spending a month getting the camp ready to sell, we spent the rest of the summer enjoying the activities we love, especially canoeing and kayaking.

Paddling on Limekiln Lake

We were able to use our inflatable kayak on Seventh Lake, Limekiln Lake and Nick's Lake.







With friends and family, we visited our favorite spots like Ager's Falls, Fort Stanwix, and Delta Lake.

Gazing at the Fulton Chain at the base of the
fire tower on Bald Mountain

We hiked to the Bald Mountain Fire Tower and biked along the Black River Feeder Canal.

Kiddie Canal exhibit
Black River Canal Museum

We've never gotten tired of the Black River Canal Museum and this last time was especially delightful as we watched a young child's amusement at the exhibits.

Barred owl from Birds of Prey.
photo by Stan

We skipped the Woodsmen's Field Days this year, having attended the last 3 years before, but our family members who braved the torrential rains that Sunday had a wonderful time particularly with the birds of prey.


My most memorable experience this year was my water skiing lesson with Joe Serth. I will always carry the regret of not trying this sport sooner.

July 4th fireworks from the islands

There were more places we wanted to revisit and more activities we wanted to do, things we'll surely miss once we've left this place.  But most of all, we'll miss just hanging out at our camp. A cozy cabin with it's expansive waterfront. Waking up to the rosy sunrise or the fog covered lake and watching the sun set with a favorite drink at hand. Watching the water skiers and wake boarders, the jet skiers and other boaters. Fireworks around July 4th.

We'll miss the barbecues and dinners by the pavilion, with a roaring fire or warm smore-ready coals in the fire pit. Listening to the ducks quacking, geese gawking, the hummingbirds humming, searching for the occasional loon and even a cormorant. Even the pesky squirrel constantly raiding our hummingbird feeder.




But whenever we long for the good times we've had, we'll just imagine we're back on our deck, looking at the lake and maybe review past blog entries.