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recorded on 5/30/09. My brother and his friends went camping to Bear Lake some where near Lake Tahoe if i’m not mistaken. it’s a beautiful place. guarantee you’ll love it. enjoy and come back for more. thanks RSHAH405 STUDIOS

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Three days and two nights camping at Baker Lake under the volcano, Mt. Baker. Primitive campsite with no running water and no other campers. Trails lead to old growth trees. Water flying to explore amazing lake and locate future camp sites. Amphib floatplane tied and anchored so that it would float.; no beaches suitable for running floats aground.

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Outdoor recreation is the standard for vacations in the Lake Michigan area of the Great Lakes. There are endless opportunities to enjoy the great outdoors, including biking, hunting, camping, bird watching and water activities such as boating, fishing, scuba diving and swimming. The lake itself is enough of a reason to start your search for vacation rentals- as it is the largest freshwater lake within the United States, as well as the largest lake that is completely located within a single country. It is a sight to behold- and its’ 22,300 square miles makes it the fifth largest lake in all the world.

Lake Michigan vacationing is a pleasure regardless of whether you go during the summer season or the winter months- there are advantages to each of the seasons! In the fall, you can enjoy vibrant colors as the leaves change, and enjoy many festivals that celebrate the changing of seasons during the fall. There are several options for Lake Michigan vacation rentals. For the true outdoorsmen, camping might be your perfect choice, particularly in the warmer months. If you’re planning to stay in one of the many vacation rentals over the winter months, you’ll enjoy snowmobiling and skiing, as well as many of the indoor activities. Museums, wineries, casinos, zoos and planetariums make up some of the many indoor opportunities for recreation in Michigan, perfect for when the weather isn’t perfect or for the cold winter months. Lake Michigan is a family destination. Enjoy an afternoon in one of the many state parks, or enjoying the water’s edge. There are indoor and outdoor miniature golf centers, go-carts, water parks, amusement parks and several paintball opportunities.

Ludington: Known for being one of Lake Michigan’s popular beach towns, Ludington sits along the eastern shore. The vacation rentals of Ludington consist of full homes for rent, furnished apartments and condos, and the standard hotel rooms. While staying in Ludington, be sure to visit Historic One Pine Village, for signs, artifacts and archives of the area’s history.

Saugatuck: On the south eastern shore lies a small, rural community known as Saugatuck, known as the “Art Coast of Michigan”. It is here that students from The Art Institute of Chicago come each year to study on a lagoon. The areas incredible natural beauty has resulting in many artists taking up residence year round. Visiting Saugatuck is a pleasure and plenty of attractions to keep tourists entertained.

Manistique: The name reminds people of “magnificent”, and for a very good reason. Manistique is located on the upper peninsula and offers the community and tourists state parks, lighthouses, historical attractions, a boardwalk where hundreds of unique shops gather to sell their wares, and “Big Springs” in Palms Book State Park. Big Springs is the largest spring, and a site to behold. Be sure your Lake Michigan vacation rentals are within traveling distance to Big Springs, so you can enjoy the 10,000 gallons per minute gushing from limestone fissures underground. The springs are forty feet deep, and two hundred feet wide!

Regardless of where you decide to visit, you can enjoy outstanding accommodations and attractions to make you want to take every vacation in the area. Rustic cabins or high class, modern resorts, bed and breakfasts or camping- whatever your preference, Lake Michigan has it.

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Most native south-central Kentuckians are familiar with the benefits the Indiana and Ohio Navy bring to the small towns surrounding , Lake Cumberland. Typically as soon as the mercury hits the mid-eighties, they start rolling into town with their classy SUVs and fantastic speed-boats. If you ask some of the “old-timers” if the area has always been such a tourist hot spot, they will tell you no for sure. They might even tell of a relative who aided in the sequence of events that lead to the impressive lake.

Costing $80.4 million in 1950, Lake Cumberland was constructed to not only alleviate flooding but also as means to produce hydroelectric power. With a shoreline like none other of 1,085 miles, the lake spans 50,250 acres. Temperatures from June to September are perfect for a variety of leisurely activities. At the start of summer the water is the mid-seventies and tops off in August at around eight-four degrees. Imagine taking the pontoon out in July on a classic Kentucky summer day. Will you sit in the captain’s chair and cruise the lake or is it more your speed to anchor somewhere and enjoy the soft waves while floating on a tube? Launching a water craft of any kind off of one of Lake Cumberland’s many boat ramps is for any summer-time enthusiast.

During the summer months Lake Cumberland sees no shortage of watercraft or shortage of variety. In the course of one “voyage” on the lake one might see luxury houseboats, runabouts, speed or powerboats, jet skis, pontoons, and the lone fishing boat anchored in a quiet cove. A passerby might encounter any number of vehicles while on the lake—be prepared to wave! There is something about being on the lake that brings out hospitality in visitors both local and tourists. The lake is notorious for its scenic beauty, do not be surprised when a bright speed boat whizzes by with a skier pulled by rope who appears to paying more attention to the green hills and occasional hawk. It is all part of the atmosphere of Lake Cumberland. Then there is tubing! Tubing is a sport all in itself. A nice long rope tied to an inner tube then secured to a powerboat will provide any dare devil the ride of their life. To obtain the greatest high of all, choice in driver (of the boat) makes all the difference.

In addition to a variety of water sports, the Lake Cumberland area offers a variety of hiking and camping opportunities. Specifically Lake Cumberland State Park has much to offer all in one location. There you can stay in the lodge, rent a cottage, or camp—I suppose it all depends on how much luxury you need. The state park has a four mile loop trail that has many spectacular views of the lake as winds through the beech, hickory, and oak forests. The other trail is one and half miles long one way and boasts of much of the same including a variety of wildlife. Lake Cumberland State Park is also the home of a fantastic restaurant, a nice golf course, and of course Lake Cumberland State Dock where houseboats are rented. If you have a few days to spare and need something to do I would recommend that you visit Lake Cumberland.

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Driving east from Seattle, north to Oroville, camping at the Lake Osoyoos State Park. While there visited Molson Ghost Town and museum.

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There are many things that you can do at Oregon campgrounds, but what about the lakes? What are the top sports then you can do at the lake? Who can do them? Why they are so much fun? These are questions that you may be asking yourself right now.

What Are The Top Sports At The Lakes?

There are many things that you can do when you are camping in Oregon. Some of these are sports that the lakes may offer you. Water skiing is a top sport for those that want a little thrill on their Oregon coast camping trip. You can also enjoy swimming and fishing. These are two things that almost anyone can do and may love to do. If you like doing this you may also consider some of the great places to swim on the Oregon coast camping areas that you would have overlooked if you were not there at that moment.

Who Can Do These Sports?

Anyone can do most of these sports because they are easy and interactive. Water skiing is more of a young persons sport, but older people have been known to give it a whirl and love it while they were camping Oregon. Swimming is pretty common and most people know how to do it well even in water that they may not know well. Fishing is a great sport for those that just want to relax on the Oregon coast camping trip that they may be on. These sports will fit any age range as well as any fitness level if you are willing to give them a try.

Why Are They So Much Fun?

This is something that no one will ever really know. They just take people to the edge of their comfort zones or put them right in it, depending on what they are doing. These sports get you moving and having a great time with your friends. You may never have realized they could do so much for you until you decided that you were going to go camping here and try these things for yourself.

When you go camping Oregon, you may not realize how fun the lakes there can be until you actually get there. They are the most fun a person will have in the outdoors, even if you have been camping many times before. You just need to take the time to go to the lake and get a feel for what people are doing and know that you can do it too. Water sports are not that hard and only take a little guidance to get started. The exception to this would be the water skiing, because it takes a little skill and practice to be able to do this well and safely. If you decide that you want to give this sport a go, make sure that you have someone that will teach you the ropes so that you are not totally unprepared for it and can have as much fun as possible.

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How to have the best camping holiday ever, in the English Lake District.

 

So, you and your partner have managed to get a week off work, the kids are out of school and you’re all set.

Next you need to decide where you are going to stay. There are over 70 camp sites in the Lakes, varying from farmers fields with very few amenities, right up to luxury caravan parks that offer guests electric hook ups, club houses, and swimming pools.

 They vary in location as well. You could stay at a site on the shores of Coniston, allowing you to wake up and have a dip first thing in the morning (who needs swimming pools?).  Or you could stay at a site half way up a mountainside with views across Keswick and Derwent water.

Obviously all this comes at a price, but when compared to hotels, there really are some great savings to be had.

 

One thing I feel you must have are toilet and shower blocks. These are available on most sites … but just check to make sure. You will probably pay around £20 a night for a Tent, car, family of four with these amenities, which is fantastic value when you consider the location. The countries most scenic landscape just outside your tent.

 

Equipment.

You will need some fairly robust equipment if camping in Cumbria. It’s not really known for its mild temperate climate …. This is not Cornwall!

Tent: – If you don’t have a tent and you are thinking about buying one, consider the number of people in your group. Mum dad and two kids… four people, you really need a 6 man tent. Why? Well all the equipment, spare clothes, boots, food, cooking gear, … it all has to go somewhere. And anyway, with the influx of good quality yet cheap tents from the Far East, the price of a four man compared to a six is relatively small.

Must Haves: – You really must take the following gear with you if you want to ensure a great stay.

Tent (Check it out before you set off, broken zips, mould, tears etc)
Ground mats
Sleeping bags
Food and food storage
Clothing (remember in cold weather more thinner layers)
Waterproof coats
Broken in boots
Maps
Compass
GPS if planning a hike
Stove
Gas
Torch and batteries
Cooking utensils and plates.

Entertainment: – If you are on a site without amenities, you need to think about what you are going to do after dark. Will it be trips down the lane to the pub? Perhaps during the summer months it will be straight to bed? If you have small children take some games with you … outdoor ones are great for kids. They love the excitement of playing cricket in a far away field as the sun goes down, boules is another good one, or treasure hunting around the site. Dead easy to do … make a list of readily available object they have to tick off, like an acorn, cat, blue tent etc.

 

Cooking:- This is the important one if you don’t want to get too stressed. Make sure you bring as much food with you as you can. Site shops and small supermarkets in the Lakes are notoriously expensive. Of course you have to consider whether it will stay fresh, but where you can … bring it from home. Click here for cooking tips.

The best types of food for camping are ‘boilers’ .. Pasta, rice, vegetables, sauces, and pre cooked meats. These are all of the “throw it in a pan” variety and make cooking a synch.  Try to avoid preparing raw fish and meats, not only can it be very tricky in a tent you will have the problem of flies and pests.

 

So, you are all set. Don’t let any of the advice I have given you put you off in any way. The Lake District really is a beautiful part of England and one I am sure you will have a great time in. Good Luck and ‘Get Camping!’

Author: Graeme Whittle.
Site: www.lake-district-discovered.com

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It’s Monday morning, and you’ve a busy week of events and activities planned. Sun is streaming in through the tall pine trees outside the condo’ and the gentle squawking of birds and the smell of pine wafts through the open window in the cool summer morning. No time to eat. This is Lake Tahoe: a giant crystal pond surrounded by California, Nevada, sun, fun and mountains. You can’t just waltz up to a spot like this and expect to be able to handle it. It’s big, and there’s a lot to do. You need a plan…

Your choose-you-own Tahoe adventure begins now

You roll over and open your eyes, eager to meet the day, your wife/girlfriend/best buddy/son/daughter appears and says, “honey/babe/pardner/daddy, what do you want to do today?” The best plan of attack is, like reading a book, start at the top and work your way down…

Lodging

As a major vacation destination Lake Tahoe has thousands of hotel and motel rooms, a stunning array of gambling opportunities, and enough dining establishments to feed tens of thousands! It you’re into hole-in-the-wall burger or burrito shops try Izzy’s Burger Spa or Taco Taqueria in South Lake Tahoe or T’s Rotisserie in Incline. If you want something fancy poke around in any of the bigger casinos in South Lake Tahoe, Incline Village or Cristal Bay for some swanky four star dining. Of course all the Ski Resorts, like Heavenly Tahoe, have some awesome dining high up on their slopes that are open year round and accessed via a tram or gondola ride.

Tahoe has every kind of room for you from discount economy lodging to high end luxury hotels with casino gambling just steps away. If your tastes and budget fall somewhere in between you’ll have no trouble finding exactly what you’re looking for. Specials and deals on lodging and dining rates abound as you would expect for such a popular destination.

Shopping and Concerts in Tahoe

If you’re not quite equipped for a rugged adventure of mountain climbing and grueling backpacking, you can hit the awesome shopping centers and gambling in the town of South Lake Tahoe, or line up tickets to the nightly concerts by national headliner musicians and comedians at the casino showrooms all around the Nevada side of the lake. From our awesome local bands playing intimate concerts at small venues to huge stage productions with big-name artists, Tahoe gets the best concert acts in the country. Or enjoy the Lake Tahoe Shakespeaer Festival (http://www.laketahoeshakespeare.com/)

Roll over the mountains to Reno, Nevada for a series of free concerts through the summer in Wingfield park (http://www.renoriver.org/events.html) and the plaza at Harrah’s in downtown Reno.

Lake Tahoe Summer Adventures

There are lots of adventures to be had in Tahoe, but the two basic types are Land Adventures and Water Adventures.

Land Adventures

There’s a lot to do in Lake Tahoe for lovers of the outdoors in the summer time, so start with the easiest and tamest and move up to the hardest and most extreme. We get a bit of sun and good weather. Typical summer temps range from overnight lows in the 40’s and high in the 80’s: (averages). It get’s plenty warm for hiking, biking or horseback riding and even camping, and we hardly ever get rain in the summer time.

Tahoe Mountain Biking and Hiking

Some would say that Tahoe is the best place on the west coast for epic cross-country mountain biking, some would say the country, some would say the world. And you need look no further than the Tahoe Rim Trail (tahoerimtrail.org) to get started. Bar none, the best off road biking, remote wilderness hiking and backpacking in the Tahoe Basin can be found somewhere on this 150 mile long scenic trail. It’s just a matter of how far you want to ride or hike to get it.

By far the most popular section of the TRT for hiking and biking is the Flume Trail (theflumetrail.com). The Flume Trail began life as a siphon waterway from Incline Village, Nevada on the east shore of Lake Tahoe over the Carson Range, down the Truckee Meadows, and up to Virginia City, NV high in the Virginia Range. (http://parks.nv.gov/ltbc.htm)

To access the flume park either at the Tahoe Meadows trailhead at Mt. Rose Pass on HWY 431, or at Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park on HWY 50 at Spooner Summit (http://parks.nv.gov/lt.htm). Get a map when you rent a bike or arrange your shuttle ride at any of the great local shops. Both rides finish just outside Incline Village, NV where you can ride down to the beach to cool off at Sand Harbor State Park (http://parks.nv.gov/lt.htm), or head into town for burritos, burgers, beer and rest after a long ride.

In the summer you can ride the Heavenly tram or gondola and go for a hike, enjoy the views or grab a bite to eat at the Adventure Peak Grill, a full-service outdoor restaurant and bar. (http://www.skiheavenly.com/mountain/adventure_peak/)
Tahoe Road Biking

Several times through the summer you can get in on a large group ride that goes all the way around Lake Tahoe on smooth paved roads. The 72 mile ride around the lake is perhaps the most popular long ride. It has high traffic in areas, and has long strenuous climbs. The popular Death Ride (http://www.deathride.com/) organized by a local bike club is held every July and covers 129 miles and 15,000 feet of climbing. Also, the Tahoe Sierra Century (http://www.tahoesierracentury.com/) runs every September and circumnavigates Lake Tahoe on a supported bike tour.

Camping and backpacking in Tahoe

Though Tahoe is most known for its hotels, restaurants and casinos, some people prefer to camp on their vacation. And honestly, if you’re looking for a real adventure, you should be sleeping on the ground.

There are lots of options for camping right down on the lake at Nevada Beach just minutes from Stateline and South Lake Tahoe along highway 50 in Roundhill, Nevada. You can see sunset views over Mt. Tallac and the Desolation Wilderness right from your campfire.

Or, get way off the trail on an overnight excursion into the Desolation Wilderness (http://www.fs.fed.us/r5/ltbmu/recreation/wilderness/desowild/). Permits (http://www.fs.fed.us/r5/ltbmu/recreation/wilderness/desowild/permits.shtml) are required, so pick one up at the Ranger Station near Camp Richardson on your way to the trailhead. The scenic Pacific Crest Trail (http://www.pcta.org/) skirts the western rim of the Tahoe Basin, and the Tahoe Rim Trail (http://www.tahoerimtrail.org/) completes the 150 mile loop for a two week backpacking trek with resupply stops every few days.
Tahoe Water Adventures

Lake Tahoe is a large body of water. As the second deepest lake in the United States it is 1,637 feet deep, 22 miles long and 12 miles wide. So there’s more than enough space on its shimmering surface for any kind of water recreation you can imagine.

Waterskiing

All summer sail boats stream across the lake and motor boats tug around happy people waterskiing, tubing and wakeboarding. Water temps are 65 to 70 degrees, but you wouldn’t be sorry if you wore a wetsuit.

Skiing, tubing and wakeboarding are really popular on Tahoe. The many public, private and secluded beaches are great places to launch a day of motor boating with family and friends. And the Sierra Nevada Mountains, holding snow well into the summer, makes a great backdrop to the festivities.

Tahoe Beaches

If all you want is to sit on the beach and float around in a raft, Tahoe is easy, it will oblige. You can go to DL Bliss State Park, Pope Beach or Zephyr Cove for a full service experience with food, beverages and kayak rentals or Hidden Beach in Incline or one of the many access points around the lake for a more rustic natural lakeside experience.

In Tahoe City you can rent a tube or raft and float several miles down the Truckee River. Trips start near the outlet of Lake Tahoe where highways 28 and 89 intersect and end several miles down a scenic calm lazy river.

If you want to get out on the lake away from shore you’ll need the help of a motorboat. Rentals are available all around the lake and you can rent anything from a kayak to a large cabin cruiser. (http://www.boattahoe.com/boat_rentals.htm)

Fishing in Tahoe

As a large open expanse of fresh water, Tahoe has some spectacular fishing opportunities! Whether you’re trolling out in the open or fly-casting in the rocky shallows you can find lake trout as big as 10 pounds! Mackinaw trout, German Brown and Kokanee are the common sport fish in the lake.

Many lakes and streams dot the mountainous region around the Tahoe Basin so there is no shortage of water to fish.

Enjoy it while it lasts!

At some point you make it back to bed. Either sun-baked and tired, or content from an entertaining day in town, but you have to rest, so you can get up and do it again. Lake Tahoe isn’t going anywhere and the fun things to do there are just getting better! But your vacation can’t last forever. So plan your attack to take advantage of everything Tahoe has to offer.

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