Cobbled Stone Castle

Sometimes the most interesting things are the unexpected, the unlooked for, the enigmatic creation on the side of the road with no explanation whatsoever. This is exactly what we came upon while driving through the countryside near Forestport, New York. Just a few feet off the road, I couldn’t help but notice the Cobbled Stone Castle, but just exactly what it was, I never did find out. It wasn’t tucked away in some hidden spot, au contraire, the Castle seemed to be inviting passersby to stop and look, and so we did. We walked around the miniature castle surrounded by eclectic yard décor, discussed possible themes, reasons, and inspirations, and took this handful of pictures. My curiosity was piqued, but never satisfied, and even a search on the internet didn’t turn anything up. I probably could have pursued it with the town locals, but sometimes it is better to just let the mystery be.

  

Forestport, New York

By the end of July we had finished up everything we wanted to do and see in Lockport, so we loaded up the truck and 5^th wheel, and headed 211 miles east to the town of Forestport. Located in upstate New York, the northern part of this small town is located in the Adirondack Mountains Park. Everywhere you turn there are rivers and streams, forests, waterfalls, hiking trails, and lush gorgeous scenery. During the week we were there we toured Old Forge, a small tourist town referred to as Adirondack Base Camp, hiked in Pixley Falls State Park, and found the hidden but impressive Talcottville Falls off the Sugar River.