Thank you all!
Welcome, neighbor. I'm in Troy and while I used to frequent the Chatham/Ghent area years ago, I'm totally unfamiliar with it from a canoeing perspective. Would love to hear your experience with local waters and access points. We have such a wealth of water in the region and it's such fun to explore.
I am sorry to say that I haven't been all that adventurous in our local area—I definitely need to explore more. I've made a few trips out on the Hudson and to some local ponds, but most of the time, I just paddle sections of the Housatonic River in MA between Pittsfield and Sheffield. And when I've done overnight trips, they've been in the Adirondacks.
I hear that a lot of our local rivers have good whitewater if you're into that. I can't vouch for that firsthand, though...maybe someday.
Welcome Kendrick,
We’re sort of neighbors, I’m in Schenectady
Is that a blue barrel I see in your avatar? I don’t see too many of those in the ADK’s…
I’ve been paddling and camping in the ADK’s since the 60’s, if you need trip ideas or destinations to waters seldom paddled, just shout out.
That is indeed a blue barrel! I don't think I've run into anyone else using one when I've been out on a personal trip...but we used barrels on my trip in college and at the camp I worked for, and I like them a lot.
I'd love ideas for trips and destinations in the ADKs, especially if they help me get away from the crowds!
Hello Kendrick, welcome. I’m on Long Island and teach in Queens. Loved the third grade science curriculum the most. I used to get Managascar roaches from my favorite bio teacher in Queens college. Kids loved it! Not so much anyone else, especially my wife. I’ve been working at a sleep away camp pretty much since 06 south of Albany in Columbia county.
Also used to take students camping in the Taconic area. All I know about is the Great Swamp and paddled over to Bannerman’s castle 10 years ago via kayaking. Sounds like a mini gathering could be in the works somewhere up there. Best wishes, PS, I’m just a regular Joe who likes to go out and enjoy nature.
Your camp must be very near me—would it be too forward of me to ask what it's called?
If you (or anyone else from the forum!) are ever looking for someone to go paddling with, feel free to reach out—it'd be great to connect with other local paddlers.
If a mini gathering were to happen, would that be posted to the "Let's Get Together" board?
