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    Forked Lake, Adirondacks

    I spent an extended weekend at the Forked Lake state campground in the Adirondacks. It's a state run campground with 77 campsites. Several are traditional drive up sites. About 15 can be hiked to or are accessible via boat and the rest are boat access only. I was there with a camping group...
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    Another October Disaster at Round Valley

    A year ago I posted this thread about a camping trip at Round Valley Reservoir in NJ that was a near disaster for some canoers and we were involved a bit in the rescue. Well this year on the very same weekend, the last one in October, I became the rescued. I figured I'd grab a campsite at...
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    Fishing and camping trip gone wrong.

    My wife and I were camping at Round Valley Reservoir in NJ two weekends ago. The campsites there are a 3 to 6 mile hike or a 2 1/2 to 3 mile boat ride (no automotive access). Round Valley due to its shape and the way it funnels wind is famous for its sometimes dangerous winds. There is usually a...
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    Tenting vs. hammocking. Is weight really an adavantage?

    A lot of the proponents of hammock camping say weight savings over a tent is a big attraction for using a hammock. A few years ago I put my 2 person backpacking tent on a scale with poles, stakes, guy lines, everything and it came in a at 4 1/4 lbs. My solo tent is a full pound lighter. I...
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