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Learning to Love Every Season

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Pamela Merritt
April 28, 2015

Seasons mean so much here in the Adirondacks. It is here, like no other place I’ve lived before, that they delineate themselves as wildly separate and distinct experiences. Each is filled with unique delights that can be obtained at no other time.

Saranac Lake is a place which embraces all of them. We have festivals for each season, featuring the way each one is celebrated in the Adirondacks. I’m not the only one to appreciate this expanded understanding of the seasons. Many people, when discussing the weather, will burst out with, “I really notice the seasons here!” Indeed, it's difficult not to.

Seasons give a rhythm to the passage of time. Many is the visitor passing through our lobby who explain they are from a place with little in the way of seasonal variation. Whatever the current season, they tell me their Adirondack visit has brought home to them how much they miss this elemental cycle.

THE MORNING THAT IS SPRING

Spring is when the earth wakes up. The days visibly lengthen, with sunset coming later and the dawn, earlier. We're north enough for this to be perceptible, a few minutes every day.

The trees are barely budding but the lake becomes incredibly blue!
The trees are barely budding but the lake becomes incredibly blue!

In a short time, the thick ice that once supported ice fishing shanties and ATVs turns back into lakes and ponds. And the water becomes a deep dark blue seen at no other time of year.

All that swiftly unlocking water soaks into the ground and signals the flora to wake up and start renewing themselves. Spring flowers and golden buds are a visible sign of the earth returning to active life.

Perhaps it is because our winter is so deep that we Adirondackers find spring so delightful. Just weeks ago we were happily snowshoeing, ice fishing, and skiing, and now bikes, sneakers, and shorts appear.

Buds at Turtle Pond - "Nature's first green is gold"
Buds at Turtle Pond - "Nature's first green is gold"

Saranac Lake celebrates spring with Daffest, a ten day festival of daffodils, soap box derby, Fun Run, and pastry revels of many kinds. Our goal is the planting of a million daffodil bulbs! For more great spring ideas, see our blog post, Fun in the Mud.

In Tarot, Cups are the suit of Spring. They are the cards that deal with emotions, which flow like water. The transformation of ice into water at this time of year is a beautiful symbol of expression and renewal. In playing cards, this is represented by hearts.

THE DAY THAT IS SUMMER

Summer is the sunny day that seems to last forever. This is the season with the longest days of the year. Our position on the earth is not quite the extreme as the "midnight sun" of the Scandinavian and Siberian areas, but we do maximise the summer fun. Extended daylight hours, plenty of summer activities, and our incredible climate of warm (but not too warm!) days and soft, cool, nights mark this season.

Paddling one of our lakes is to be suspended between earth and sky
Paddling one of our lakes is to be suspended between earth and sky

In many ways, the Adirondacks are "summer camp" for every age. Our vacation style is to encourage relaxation, and enjoy nature at an individual pace. Some want to spend the day getting up and down a mountain, while others want to drift on a lapping lake.

These days are meant for swimming and picnics, nature walks and heart-to-heart chats, away from the constant beeping and bustle of modern life. It's summer. We have the whole day. Experience it.

We feel small by comparison, yet we are part of something huge
We feel small by comparison, yet we are part of something huge

Our summer events include our traditional Fourth of July, the Can-Am Rugby Tournament, and the biking tour Cycle Adirondacks. The Plein Air Festival draws dozens of artists to paint our nature scenes. But we also encourage our visitors to enjoy the paddling, boating, and fishing for which we are so famous.

In Tarot, Wands are the suit of Summer. They are the cards that deal with inspirations and creative energies, which flare like fire. The sun, at its highest and hottest, is pouring its own energy into all life on earth during the growing season. In playing cards, this is represented by clubs.

THE EVENING THAT IS AUTUMN

When you come to the end of a fantastic day, there is still the evening to enjoy. This is a time for contemplation and artistic enjoyment. This must be why autumn is so gloriously gorgeous, and yet, so short-lived. We wouldn't appreciate it properly if it were any longer.

I believe we have the finest autumns in the entire world.

the first sparks of the fall season signal marvelous hiking weather
the first sparks of the fall season signal marvelous hiking weather

Only the North American Northeast has the magic mix of trees that include every shade, from deep purples to fiery reds to brilliant yellows. To ramp up the dramatic impact, the wilderness of the Adirondack Park offers millions and millions of trees.

Best of all, our "frame" is unique. We are the only ones with mountains so high and lakes so abundant, we can offer a multitude of ways to view the fall foliage.

It's always a good time to climb a mountain, but the vistas of autumn are spectacular
It's always a good time to climb a mountain, but the vistas of autumn are spectacular

While summer is a busy hiking time, fall is actually my favorite season for it. The crisp air means we never get overheated and we can see for miles when we encounter yet another stunning vista. Paddling is also a great choice, where we get twice the foliage, thanks to the reflections in the mirror-like water. Biking is another way to find and explore lovely spots for photography or future art works.

We also have some marvelous events in the fall. Hobofest makes Labor Day Weekend rock with talented American music artists. The Adirondack Canoe Classic - 90 Miler Race ends at the Lake Flower docks, downtown. The Artists at Work Studio Tour opens their studios to art appreciators, to show how they create. And our Farm 2 Fork Festival shows how slow food is the best food.

In Tarot, Pentacles are the suit of Autumn. They are the cards that deal with the grounding and protective element of earth. The bright leaves and ripening harvest signal what will sustain us in the months ahead. In playing cards, this is represented by diamonds.

THE NIGHT THAT IS WINTER

And then, the world goes to sleep. That is how it seems when the days shrink and dwindle. Early winter has a short window of sunlight, and long dark nights.

It is the quietest of the seasons, and the subtlest.

in early winter, nature slows down and gets ready for sleep
in early winter, nature slows down and gets ready for sleep

One of the stresses of modern life is its rigid insistence that all days, all months, all seasons be treated the same. We feel this most acutely as winter closes in and urges us to do less... right at the time expectations seem to ratchet up with the approaching holiday season.

This is a time to take our time. This is when we should let the morning, day, and evening settle in around us as the days shrink down to the Winter Solstice. Winter is still. Sometimes, so should we be.

It is very special to gather around a crackling fire and feel the warmth of a good room full of good people. While this is something we can do any time, it seems to really mean the most when the snow is falling in that special whisper and the warmth feels good in our bones.

the sparkling beauty of the quietest season creates a magic silence in the outdoors
the sparkling beauty of the quietest season creates a magic silence in the outdoors

We have some of the finest winter events around. First Night and our world famous Winter Carnival are fantastic experiences that revel in the very best of winter. Of course, our skiing and snowshoeing and ice fishing can be enjoyed only at this time of year.

In Tarot, Swords are the suit of Winter. Their element is the air. At a time when water is locked into ice and the sun grows pale, the wind is still alive and at work, carving fantastic shapes in the snow and shaping the clouds in our bluebird skies. In playing cards, this is represented by spades.

I need the seasons to live to the rhythm of rain and sun.

Sophie Marceau

When we look at a year as a metaphoric day, we understand these rhythms more deeply. This is why spring and fall seem so short, and why winter seems so long. The elements themselves transform as the earth tilts back and forth in the slant of our sun; spring showers, summer lakes, the thick roll of chilling water in fall, and the crystalline state it becomes in winter.

Earth, water, fire and air. In each season, they are different.

And here we are in Spring, again. Good morning! We hope you plan your "day" to includes us in a favorite time. The kind we press into our Memory Book: to share, to enjoy in our thoughts, to spur us to further efforts.

Book lodging in a favorite season. Explore our year-round calendar of events. Any time is a great time to explore our arts & culture.


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The trees are barely budding but the lake becomes incredibly blue!
The trees are barely budding but the lake becomes incredibly blue!
Buds at Turtle Pond - "Nature's first green is gold"
Buds at Turtle Pond - "Nature's first green is gold"
Paddling one of our lakes is to be suspended between earth and sky
Paddling one of our lakes is to be suspended between earth and sky
We feel small by comparison, yet we are part of something huge
We feel small by comparison, yet we are part of something huge
the first sparks of the fall season signal marvelous hiking weather
the first sparks of the fall season signal marvelous hiking weather
It's always a good time to climb a mountain, but the vistas of autumn are spectacular
It's always a good time to climb a mountain, but the vistas of autumn are spectacular
in early winter, nature slows down and gets ready for sleep
in early winter, nature slows down and gets ready for sleep
the sparkling beauty of the quietest season creates a magic silence in the outdoors
the sparkling beauty of the quietest season creates a magic silence in the outdoors

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Painted Landscapes, Clay Demonstrations, and Chickens...all a part of the Artist at Work Studio Tour
A Hike Up Panther Mountain
Where the leaves are on fire with color
Artist at Work Studio Tour this week
The Colors of Late Summer
Fun family events for fall foliage season
Scarface Mountain Adventure
Bloomingdale Bog Birds
Fifth Annual Hobofest: Music, Food and Fun on the Tracks
Late Summer Yard Birds
Stomping out the Saranac 6 – Week 2 – St. Regis Mountain
Hobofest tops the calendar this weekend
FlavorFest at The Wild Center
Hobofest Returns to Saranac Lake
Lows Lower Dam to Lows Ridge, A surf and Turf Adventure
The Osgood's
A Birding Trip in Madawaska
Black Pond to Bridge Brook Pond – A new trail
Local Massage Therapist Takes It Up A Notch
Local Family Friendly Swimming Spots
A peaceful afternoon on Jones Pond
Take A Swim!
Ampersand Mountain
Hiking and Birding on Baker Mountain
Entertaining events will keep you hopping this weekend
A Birding Trip to Bloomingdale Bog
Blog on Bogs
Top 5 Family Friendly Activities in the Saranac Lake Area
Searching for Spruce Grouse
Camping in the rain - better known as "damping"
Safe Guiding Services with High Adventure!
Follensby Clear Pond to "Round Pond"
Trail Running the Deer Pond Loop
Birding in Spring Pond Bog
Hiking and Birding on the Jackrabbit Trail
Birding in Massawepie Mire
Lower Saranac Lake Path
Long Pond to Pink Pond's
The Amphibious Choirs of Spring
Little Clear Pond and Grass Pond, a Canoeing experience
The Kettle Trail
Hiking from the North End of the Bloomingdale Bog Trail
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