Fri, Jun 21, 2013 until Sun, Jun 23, 2013
Mon, Jul 1, 2013 until Thu, Jul 4, 2013
This list of helpful tips can help you add even more excitement to your camping adventure in Lake George as well as ensure that everything goes smoothly throughout the length of your stay.
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Setting up Camp
You’ll want to find a piece of flat, level ground to set your tent up on. Think of how uncomfortable it would be to try to get some sleep on a slope or uneven ground! Ideally, the site should be level, dry and somewhat elevated. Look out for poison ivy, ant hills, bee hives and other harmful wildlife to avoid setting up camp on a potentially hazardous site. If storms are a possibility, be sure to set up camp amid trees and brush that are taller than your tent to provide some wind and rain shelter and to avoid getting struck by lightning!
Tip: If it is a windy day, and the wind keeps blowing over your plastic cup (or anything for that matter!) use duck-tape to secure it to a rock! |
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Building a Campfire Circle
On most sites in Lake George, there are designated fire pits or fireplaces to build your campfire. If there isn't one established, choose an open area away from your tent to build your campfire. Keep in mind wind direction to avoid smoke and ashes blowing toward your tent. Map out a circle large enough to accommodate the campfire you plan to build. Clear ground of dead leaves, moss, sticks and pine needles within the circle until there is only soil visible. Line the outside of the circle with rocks or bricks. Make sure to have plenty of water close at hand before lighting the first spark in case of an accident. |
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Staying Entertained
Camping is a great time to kick back, relax and enjoy nature. But sometimes you need a little more than that to keep yourself entertained. Cards, charades and board games can make for a joyful night of teasing, laughing and fun. Campfire stories are also an exciting way to spruce up a quiet evening, and for something a little different, have each camper take turns telling one sentence of the story. During the day, swimming, fishing and hiking are great ways to stay busy and make the most of being in the great outdoors. Bird watching and spotting squirrels are some other ways to enjoy nature, especially with small children. |
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Storing Food
Don’t leave food exposed overnight or for long periods of time. Wild animals catching a whiff of your leftovers can pose a serious threat to your safety—and your food supply. Tightly seal any food into plastic containers or bags and keep them in a designated sack. This sack should never be brought into the tent, and it is wise to swing the sack over a high tree limb overnight to discourage wild animals from breaking into it. Raccoons, skunks and squirrels are notorious for snatching exposed food from campers.
Easy Camp Food ideas: "Chicken bites," cut up chicken meat into bite size pieces, marinate in Italian dressing and put in freezer prior to camping. When the kids get hungry, put it on the grill and you have a snack or meal in 5 minutes! Another idea, is camp-side spaghetti and meatballs; Precook spaghetti then heat up with marinara sauce and frozen meatballs for 5 minutes.
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Staying Safe
Wear life jackets when boating, and if you are camping near water with kids, have them wear their life jackets walking around camp (even when not swimming) just in case they wander into the water.
Bring a First Aid kit along with you in case of an emergency or illness. The kit should include a thermometer, bandages, gauze, hydrogen peroxide, triple antibiotic cream and hydrocortisone along with any necessary prescriptions, such as allergy and blood-pressure medications.
Prepare for the worst. Even simple over-the-counter drugs to treat a stomach ache, diarrhea or headache can make all the difference in the world when you’re secluded in the wilderness. Tweezers and needles are also handy tools to have in the event that a tick or splinter is acquired while camping.
Don’t drink the lake water. Though the water may look crystal clear and harmless, there may be any number of microorganisms and natural waste deposits that could cause illness or diarrhea. Bring plenty of drinks and purified water along to stay hydrated throughout your trip.
Never leave the campfire burning unattended! Put out the fire before going to bed by saturating it with water and dirt or sand. If you are going out for the day to fish, hike or swim, make sure to put the fire out or leave someone behind to monitor it. This ensures the safety of not only your campsite, but the safety of nearby campers as well. |
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When you’re ready to take a break from camping, we recommend that you try Boathouse Restaurant, the Algonquin or the Stone Manor Restaurant at Blue Water Manor. All allow docking!
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