September 22, 2012 Minnewaska State Park

     The weather people promised a sunny afternoon and temperatures in the 80s.  [They were sure off for our area!!]  When we left home it was cool and overcast/foggy.  Eight of us met in New Paltz so we could car pool and we met one more person [Dave] in the upper Minnewaska parking lot.  We could see fog as we climbed from the valley up the mountain but we were shocked when we exited our cars. 
     WHOA were we surprise!.  The fog was a fine mist, it was windy and COLD!!!  We were tempted [some of us] to just go back to New Paltz and  enjoy breakfast without walking.  But we walked and once we got started around the lake we warmed up and enjoyed the walk. 

the beach...not very inviting on this day

a bit of the valley view

the view from the far end of the lake

the end of the lake

a small stream

valley view...wish we could have had a better view

another valley view

on a clear day...you ca see Skytop at Mohonk

lake view from the rocks

what a nice place to enjoy a picnic

the gazebo

our group...thanks Pat

walking under the bridge

canoe at the boat launch area

don't know what creates the foam

another nice place to picnic

     Minnewaska is such a pretty place it was unfortunate that the weather didn't cooperate.  Unfortunately  the pictures don't show the beauty of this place.   After the walk, six of us enjoyed breakfast at the College Diner.