Mohawk Valley road trip Lock 17 in Little Falls is the largest single lock in NY State. When it was completed in 1916, it was the world’s highest..
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Story and photos by Melida Karastury Our family-fun adventure is a scenic drive to Lock 17 in Little Falls with daughter, Alana Karastury, and niece Kylea Palmer. We will meet up with MVCC geology professor and good friend Lindsey Geary to teach the girls how to rock climb. I, on the other hand, will go on a solo expedition to the other side of Moss Island to explore the natural geological wonders known as potholes. Although Moss Island is fun to explore as a family, I do not recommend the pothole area for young children. After a short and cautious hike, I am able to take in the view. It is absolutely breathtaking in every direction. Moss Island is a geological wonder, with its large 40-to-50-foot-deep potholes, covered in dwarf oak trees and moss. My imagination runs wild and I envision an enchanted world of faeries and faces
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While the girls learn to rock climb, Melinda explores the potholes on the other side of Moss Island.
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