As we left Ohiophyle State Park headed east, we noted the Erie Barge Canal Lock and decided to take a look. Just as we arrived, so did a pleasure boat
headed downstream. We enjoyed watching the progress. As you can see, the boat
was lowered quite a lot.

We decided to drive a portion of the old Lincoln Highway. Along the way we noted the memorial for Flight 93. We chose to make a pilgrimage to the site. It was very,
very moving. What a debt we own those brave passengers.

We also noted the old Erie Canal as we drove along.













Our next point of interest was the Onieta Community Mansion House.
This community existed from 1848 to 1880 and billed itself as a utopian
religious community as they tried to form a perfect society and to create
a heaven on earth. They shared all their worldly goods, labor and love.

The community mansion house has apartments to rent and rooms to rent for the night. The library is quite impressive and is maintained for the apartment dwellers.
The entire layout is amazing. Unfortunately, we did not stay overnight.

We stopped overnight at Crown Point, NY and were impressed by the Champlain
Lighthouse that features a bust of Champlain created by Rodin. We also viewed the
earthworks created by the French and some portions of a recreated fortress.
We loved the rainbow reflected on the water.




















Fort Ticonderoga held Jim's interest as he explored the museum displays and the guns. Sometimes the rain just doesn't matter.