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Beautiful. Thanks for the etymology.
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Thanks, Rebecca. I love all the Algonquin place names in this area.
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They are wonderful.
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It really is a beautiful season. Lovely photos.
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Thanks, VJ. It’s hard to keep up with postings of beauty this time of year. Honestly, I don’t know how you manage to post so consistently!
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It’s called having no life, lol. I totally understand, though, even for me, it’s sometimes overwhelming.
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Spectacular! What a beautiful area.
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The fun part is that the State Park and the Ski Area have worked out how to share the mountain, and the audubon I visit so frequently abuts the parklands. One stop shopping! đŸ˜‰
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Yay!!!
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Oh, it’s so beautiful! How cool that there is a ski lift to ride to take in the view from a great height at the height of the season!! Wonderful!!
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It’s really fun to ride and view!
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