LOCALadk Magazine

32 Summer 2015 LOCALadk Magazine LOCALadk dinates are 43 29 36.19480N, 074 23 54.52652W. A boat launch provides easy put in and take out. Help stop the spread of invasive species that cause ecologic, economic, and societal harm. Check your paddling gear, deck rigging, and boat for plants, mud, and animals and remove at the boat launch. Dispose of in a garbage can or on dry land away from the lake. Drain water from ca- noes and kayaks. Dry your equipment before your next paddling trip. Danny Mongno is the Marketing Manager for Werner Paddles and has recently made the Adirondacks his home. He is one of the most pas- sionate paddlers I know and whether he is in a white water kayak, sea kayak, or stand up paddleboard he is truly in his element. Upper, Middle, and Lower Saranac Lake, Saranac Lake, NY "The Saranac's offer diversity in paddling and also the unique opportuni- ty to paddle through the locks. It was the calm before the storm. I snuck up in my kayak in time to catch an image of Autumn peace, before the racers of the 90-miler arrived at the portage from Middle Saranac to Low- er Saranac. The DEC officer must have been a veteran, resting before the chaos began. It's a gorgeous stretch up Lower to this unique spot, but like a little kid I always loved playing with the lock and leading my friends to safe passage. The Saranac's offer so many paddling and camping opportunities not to mention one of the best spots to view the summer sunset. Upper Saranac offers many free primitive sites, Lower Saranac has sites that are man- aged by the NYSDEC and can be reserved through reserveamerica.com" Getting there: From Saranac Lake drive west on NY Route 3 for 4.2 miles to the NY DEC Boat launch on the left side. You can also start on Lake Flower in the Village of Saranac Lake. Anne Brewer is the owner of Placid Waters Kayaking. One of her fa- vorite spots to paddle is on Raquette Lake. Raquette Lake, Raquette Lake, NY "Raquette Lake is one of the largest lakes in the park with 99 miles of shoreline to explore. It offers a wide range of paddling options depend- ing on both the weather and what you desire. Paddling on the South Inlet offers protection from the wind, great wildlife viewing and a small wa- terfall at the end that makes for a perfect spot to take a swim and have lunch. The Marion River is also accessed from Raquette Lake, from the hamlet you paddle across the lake then up the Marion which is calm and narrow. Paddling on the lake itself offers many bays to explore such as Lonesome Bay, Sucker Brook Bay, and Outlet Bay to name a few. Due to its size paddling can be a challenge in the wind so be prepared. " Getting there: The public boat launch is located just off Route 28 in the hamlet of Raquette Lake. The put in for paddling South Inlet is 2.6 miles north of the turn off for the hamlet. Parking is on both sides but the best spot to put your boat in is on the south side. Reference books: Adirondack Paddler's Guide and Adirondack Paddler's Map by Dave Cilley Adirondack Paddling, 60 Great Flatwater Adventures by Phil Brown Quiet Water, Canoe Guide New York by John Hayes and Alex Wilson Mark Godfrey/TNC Lake Lila

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