The agenda today had us visiting the Ferd's Bog and hiking up at Black Bear Mountain. I was a bit curious to visit the bog, because I had never been to one before; however, disappointed that there weren't many living creatures in the bog. We did find spiders and small insects -- even a snake and green frog. I was glad to have a guide explain the different plant species and birds. It was very informative and something I had never experienced before.
The hike up Black Bear Mountain was NOT what I was expecting! I have been hiking before, but more so along gorges and nature trails. The mountain was a whole new experience, and now that I am finally relaxing in bed, I am glad to say that I did it! The first mile of the hike was great -- just what I was expecting -- very much my pace. The trail started to get a bit more wet, muddy, and the roots and rocks were abundant. This was difficult for me, because I am not an experienced hiker; however, I really did enjoy it. The view from the top was amazing.
I'm glad I got to experience Ferd's Bog and Black Bear Mountain. Being able to bring this experience into my classroom and getting my students involved in hands-on activities, as we learned with today, will help us all learn more about the greater Adirondack region.
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