Our Deserted Island
The Indian Lake Islands in the Adirondacks region of New York
The Indian Lake Islands in the Adirondacks region of New York
BEST. CAMPING. EVER. On set-up day we rented a motor boat to make the 1 mile trip through the moderate to strong current a little easier. After unloading, M and A returned the boat and canoed back while J and I got acquainted with the island. We had great weather over the 5 days we were there and enjoyed swimming, canoeing, exploring the island and hiking a near-by peak.
Our beach
On the opposite end of our island, we found a perfect beachy spot. The sand was great to play in and the water was calm and warm. With no define path, getting to the beach was an adventure and we found several ways to get there: Load up everyone (and every dog) on the canoe, scale the rocky cliffs on the west side side, trek through the dense forest that covered the rest of the island, or if we were feeling extra adventurous, head out on a blow-up raft.
On the opposite end of our island, we found a perfect beachy spot. The sand was great to play in and the water was calm and warm. With no define path, getting to the beach was an adventure and we found several ways to get there: Load up everyone (and every dog) on the canoe, scale the rocky cliffs on the west side side, trek through the dense forest that covered the rest of the island, or if we were feeling extra adventurous, head out on a blow-up raft.
Baldface Mountain
The trail head to this mountain peak hike was an easy canoe ride away. The hike itself was moderate and the girls kept an impressive pace. Once we were at the top, we took a nice long snack break and took in the views.
The trail head to this mountain peak hike was an easy canoe ride away. The hike itself was moderate and the girls kept an impressive pace. Once we were at the top, we took a nice long snack break and took in the views.
Camp Food
So, I must confess, my husband is an AMAZING cook and his camp food is no exception. We dined on pancakes and bacon most mornings, kept lunch simple and portable with sandwiches, grubbed on dinners like potato-kielbasa-corn skillet and pizza made from scratch, and, of course, we left room for s'mores.
So, I must confess, my husband is an AMAZING cook and his camp food is no exception. We dined on pancakes and bacon most mornings, kept lunch simple and portable with sandwiches, grubbed on dinners like potato-kielbasa-corn skillet and pizza made from scratch, and, of course, we left room for s'mores.
This really was everything we could ever want in a camping trip.