Thanks for all the information snapper. I will be in touch when I plan my canal paddle. I am leaning towards the section of Seneca near the Montezuma preserve, but nothing is firmed up yet. Thanks again.
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Hudson Valley/Capital District gathering
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Little bit to far for me over there for now, maybe next time.
Restarting this thread, how's the weekend of Friday October 13- Sunday 15th at Lake Taghkanic? The campground closes the following weekend. That's my only free weekend for a while. Could be some foliage also down there.
As of now sites P2-6 and G14-17 are open.
I'm available Sat, Oct 14, and possibly the morning of Sun the 15th. I likely wouldn't camp since I live close by. But I'd be glad for an all day event, maybe some potluck lunch, some trying folks' boats, working on technique together, general hanging out, etc.
I was there a few weeks back paddle boarding with a friend on a busy weekend and no one tried to charge us for boat stickers. Not sure how often you can get away with that.
I was there a few weeks back paddle boarding with a friend on a busy weekend and no one tried to charge us for boat stickers. Not sure how often you can get away with that.
Not a requirement or criticism, but just two suggestions based on my experience.
Arranging this particular trip might be better served by a new thread rather than having folks read through an unsuccessful get-together thread from last season.
As to organizing trips in general, my experience is that it is almost impossible to "negotiate" places and dates with a plethora of lukewarm/maybe/iffy paddlers on a public forum. I believe the most effective method is the old-fashioned way: The organizer simply schedules and announces in advance a date and place for a trip that he or she or some group IS going on—including the camping reservation situation, if applicable—invite others, and just GO. Whoever else shows up, shows up, for one day or two. If they show up too late to make or join in a campsite reservation, then they're on their own for sleeping accommodations.
It's almost inevitable that if the organizer is not sure about going on a specific trip (or holding an event), no one else will ever be sure either, and it won't happen.
Arranging this particular trip might be better served by a new thread rather than having folks read through an unsuccessful get-together thread from last season.
As to organizing trips in general, my experience is that it is almost impossible to "negotiate" places and dates with a plethora of lukewarm/maybe/iffy paddlers on a public forum. I believe the most effective method is the old-fashioned way: The organizer simply schedules and announces in advance a date and place for a trip that he or she or some group IS going on—including the camping reservation situation, if applicable—invite others, and just GO. Whoever else shows up, shows up, for one day or two. If they show up too late to make or join in a campsite reservation, then they're on their own for sleeping accommodations.
It's almost inevitable that if the organizer is not sure about going on a specific trip (or holding an event), no one else will ever be sure either, and it won't happen.
I hear ya Glenn, I too have a place to stay near there in Copake but I wouldn't mind relaxing for a night camping. I was just online to check out sites and it's a minimum of 2 nights on Reserve America. I wouldn't be able to get there until real late Friday night dealing with traffic. I'll call up the campground tomorrow and find out if they allow walk in's for a 1 nighter in October.
Tsuga8 I'll keep in contact.
Tsuga8 I'll keep in contact.
Best I can tell, it's $10 per vehicle entry and $10 for a weekly boat registration. I don't mind paying to support the park.
parks.ny.gov
I've blocked off the 14th in my calendar.
Lake Taghkanic State Park
Next to Lake Taghkanic in the hills and forests of Columbia County, park offers activities including swimming, hiking, fishing, boating and camping.
I've blocked off the 14th in my calendar.
I'm not certain I'm available that weekend, but I live close by and would love to come if I can—please keep me in the loop too!
School starting today in NYC, my 30th and last year. It's been a bit busy this week and I haven't called the campground yet. I too saved the date of October14th. Will do my best to contact them in the next few days.
Just called the campground, walk in's for camping not permitted. I would just come in early when it opens and stay as late as possible and use the BBQ at one of the sites. I'll set up another thread.
I just started a new thread as per Glenn's suggestion.
Just to note for those following this thread but who didn't catch the new one, at least a few of us will gather tomorrow morning for a paddle and lunch bbq, maybe more if the rain holds off. Details here:
October 14th 2023 Lake Taghkanic NYS Park day gathering
Hello fellow paddlers, I'm driving up from the NYC suburbs for a day paddle at this state park on Saturday October 14th. There is no entrance fee that late in the season but there is a $10 paddle fee which I believe is good for 7 days. The office opens at 8:00 am and the park closes at...
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