Moss Lake Hiking Trip

       Today a few friends of mine and I went and hiked the 83-acre glacial kettle lake known as Moss Lake Bog, located in Caneadea, NY just outside of Houghton, NY.  Moss Lake is unusual from other lakes or ponds in that it doesn't receive enough water to overflow the bowl or "kettle" in which it sits. Water only leaves the lake through ground seepage or evaporation.  The lake is home to an uncountable amount of catfish.  Along with the catfish are carnivorous plant and over 75 species of birds have been spotted.  The bog is protected by the Nature Conservancy and was declared a National Natural Landmark in May 1973.  


Below are some picture that were taken along our hike. Enjoy and comment!

  Sunset, Moss Lake 

 Peat Moss atop the water, Moss Lake

     Dock to the water, Moss Lake

 Sunset in woods, Moss Lake

 The entire bog, Moss Lake

 Signs, Moss Lake

 Sunset on shore, Moss Lake

Moss path, Moss Lake

Letchworth Hiking Trip

       Today I was involved in a hiking trip for my Backpacking class here at Houghton College.  We left Houghton, NY at 9:00 am and arrived at Letchworth State Park with packs on our backs and boots on our feet.  It was a chilly 30 degree morning but ended with a vibrant sun overhead that heated us up enough to remove a few layers and our gloves.  All in all we had a great time, enjoying fellowship with classmates and new experience shared with laughter and discussion over music, gear, and new and exciting hobbies.


Below are some of the majestic shots that were taken along our 5 mile hike. Enjoy!

Misting Snow & Ice Upper Falls Letchworth

 Iced Trail Letchworth

 Railroad & Iced Trail Letchworth

 Middle Falls Letchworth

Rock Climbing, Tyler Kempney

Rock Climbing, Tyler Kempney

Rebellious, Tyler Kempney