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Posted by Erika Barthelmess,
North Country explorer from Canton, NY
North Country explorer from Canton, NY
September 12, 2021 —
Took a lovely afternoon paddle on the little river. Light breeze, few bugs, starting to see some fall color.
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Cardinal flower
Hints of fall in the foliage
pickerelweed in bloom
turtle basking on a log
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Comments
Abigail Lateer
So pretty, and I love all the wildlife. What a cute turtle!
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