CANOE CAMPING ON AN ISLAND | ADIRONDACKS

Canoe camping on an island in the ADIRONDACKS:
#canoecamping #canoeing #adirondacks
Carly and I take our first canoe camping trip of the season in June 2020. This is carly's first time canoe camping in the Adirondacks and she has since become hooked! Join us for the fun of exploring by water out on one of many island campsites in the located in the adirondacks.
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[@DanielleRootes]

Hope you enjoyed the video! let me know what you think or what type of videos you would like to see! make sure watch the videos in 1080 HD for better quality. :)

[@gregschuler1596]

Great video. Will be in the ADKS this weekend. I'm mainly a canoe tripper, looking for those vids always. Ever go to Northern Ontario?

[@DanielleRootes]

Awesome! I’m glad I could provide content that you are looking for. I haven’t been to Northern Ontario just yet but I am very interested in visiting. What do you have for a canoe?

[@gregschuler1596]

I have a 16' Nova Craft Pal and a 16 Dagger Legend. Love the Nova Craft Pal. Made with Tufstuff, only 52 lbs. Great on the water!

[@dirtbagoutside]

This was perfect!! Thanks for posting.

[@scwiggie]

Canoe camping in the ADK Is the best. Been all over country kayak and canoeing camping. The Adirondacks and Minnesota boundary waters are par excellence

[@gerardhoward3084]

Really enjoyed this video. Seeing y’all camping in such a beautiful area was awesome. Thank you for sharing

[@DanielleRootes]

Woohoo! Thank you for watching. The Adirondacks are a beautiful place!

[@NatureIntoAction]

Looked great especially that scene at the end of video..so beautiful!

[@GraysOutdoors]

Stunning sunrise. Thanks for sharing your adventure.

[@loaferx5409]

Good times in the happiest place on Earth. Thanks for taking us along.

[@DanielleRootes]

Anytime! Thanks!

[@ALORDW]

Beautiful sunrise, Wow! Great!

[@ASTHECROWFLIESHIKING]

Great video. Kayak/canoe camping is awesome! Great campsite and cool dog. Well done. Crow✌️

[@DanielleRootes]

Thanks man! Appreciate it!

[@richardcrouse5559]

Love camping there been going there for years. Nice video thank you. So many nice camping spots there. The fishing is great too.

[@DanielleRootes]

We loved it. We want to do a lot more of this!

[@JCharlesoutdoors]

Really nice, I love the Adirondacks, Im planning to be on Floodwood pond later this week I can't wait. That sunrise was amazing, thanks so much for sharing your adventure.

[@DanielleRootes]

J CharlesOutdoors I love floodwood! Have a great time! Thanks for watching!

[@inthewoodswithbigfoot3941]

Cool trip and awesome sunrise! My ddad used to have Boston Terriers. They were lots of fun. I have a GSD myself. He is super sweet. Thanks for sharing your trip!

[@DanielleRootes]

Thanks for watching!

[@JayMorrisonOutdoors]

A hammocker's paradise! Great trip!

[@DanielleRootes]

A beautiful wooded site!

[@camprainsalot2569]

I enjoyed watching and you had a great Hammock site there. What a morning view you had. And I liked the subtle shout out to Saranac Brewery. Drink Local and enjoy the Summer.

[@DanielleRootes]

They have amazing beer and spiked seltzer’s! Glad you liked the video! It was a great time.

[@adksteward]

I really like this one Danielle! So many different angles, I can tell you put a lot of effort into this. Looks like you guys had a great time, makes me want to go canoe camping!

[@DanielleRootes]

Thank you! Glad you liked it! We had a great time!

[@NikonF5user]

Holy cow that sunrise was beautiful!

[@DanielleRootes]

Russell Kovach probably the best one that I’ve seen this year!

[@JC-sj2pd]

Just a cool idea. I use a fish mouth spreader to pick hot stuff off the fire. Canteens, cans of soup or beans. Works great.

[@DanielleRootes]

Thank you! Great tip!

[@HotRod-wv4vm]

When I was younger I used to take my son’s to Lewey Lake. They used to have canoes for rent as some of the sites were on an island. Loved it! On a side note I got there early before the ranger’s office opened up and settled by a site close to the road. What an awesome experience. Didn’t realize that bears crossed there, even a red fox! Great place but don’t go there in May, May flies ouch 😣

[@archivedamputeeadventure]

Gorgeous views! Fantastic video. Sub'd!

[@envy425]

When you unzipped the tent and we saw the sky that made me so happy

[@DanielleRootes]

Thanks!

[@tims.5995]

Thats living the dream 😃

[@kalieball3254]

I literally camp on that island but on the other side 3-4 times a year! There's a moss trail on that island that I just love!

[@justgregnow]

Follensby! I've camped in the parking lot on a solo trip last summer 😆 love it there!

[@DanielleRootes]

Me too! So fun, will probably camp there or paddle through there again this year.

[@geoffroot3056]

Great video Danielle! Ill be canoe camping on Follensby Clear in a few weeks! Im taking a group of guys from Floodwood all the way to Heart Lake over the course of 7 days. 3 nights canoeing followed by 4 nights backpacking. As always I appreciate all of your info and material, keep at it!

[@DanielleRootes]

That sounds awesome! Have a great time! Thanks for watching!!

[@scwiggie]

I used to do that on cranberry lake

[@borreal_trekker]

Whooooo Hoooooo Finally!!! I was hiking the Roan Highlands on the Appalachian Trail this weekend and got notification you posted this video. I started watching smack dab in the middle of the trail. LOL... Either, I lost what little cell service I had or you deleted the video, I was so bummed. Anyway, nice trip to Follensby Clear Pond with Carly and Nugget. It looks like you guys had a wonderful time. Canoe camping can be the best. You can load up so much good food and not be concerned about the weight. My daughter and I are planning a trip to the adjacent Horseshoe Pond using the short portage just northwest of your camp site. We will be there some time during the week of September 18-26. You should stop by and visit. Look in your tip jar. ;-)

[@DanielleRootes]

Haha yay!! Yes I had to make a small adjustment but put it back up! Thanks for watching and I’m glad you had a good time on the AT! Thanks so much for your generous donation!!! I know the horseshoe pond area! So nice!! Thanks again! If I can drop by I will!

[@rcote1234]

Great video. Thanks! Did campsite require advanced reservation, or 1st come, 1st serve?

[@DanielleRootes]

First come first serve! :)

[@igordziuban3472]

Hello, nice video. I have question, tell me please where you get paper map, and where you make reservations for the campground, thank you

[@DanielleRootes]

Hi there! You can get those paper maps In most gear shops or online such as Amazon. For this trip there are no reservations, it’s first come first serve. Best of luck and thanks for watching.

[@hoax845]

I just moved up to plattsburgh area from orange county ny, 4 to 5 hours downstate. I've been camping on perch Island on Lake George but I would like something like this that I can reach on a canoe or kayak. If you don't mind, what's the name of this lake or any other spots with remote camping that you can give share?

[@UncleDan58]

Beautiful trip! I’ll be heading to the north woods for Labor Day weekend. Really like your camera angles. I had a feeling it was early June when you said it was 38 degrees 😂 So, where did you go? Which lake?

[@DanielleRootes]

Uncle Dan_58 thank you! Have fun! You must have missed it. I was pointing to where we were on the map. We were at Follensby Clear Pond.

[@HotRod-wv4vm]

Dinty Moore Stew, yummy

[@charlesmyers2762]

You always have to pay the cheese tax to the pup. 🐶

[@kitt080863]

I just found your channel and I really like your vids I hope you do another long trail. Only thing is the sound volume is not consistent

[@DanielleRootes]

Thanks, the audio is a never ending struggle. I need a computer and a real editing software. Until then, I will be doing what I can with what I have unfortunately! Thanks for watching

[@user-zd1cl4xw8m]

Great spot. What lake is this?

[@DanielleRootes]

Follensby Clear

[@normanrogers8057]

Do you need to make reservations and how much does it cost

[@DanielleRootes]

First come first serve.

[@notquiteultralight1701]

Just be careful heating foods on a fire in the can. A lot of food cans have a plastic liner in an attempt to minimize the can taste. Great relaxing watch!

[@DanielleRootes]

Thanks!

[@notquiteultralight1701]

@@DanielleRootes no problem! I used to do just what you were doin ip until about two years ago after i put the can in the fire when we had eaten everything in it to keep the bears away or raccoons and I noticed an ashy film that separated from the interior of the can. Im 50 in 3 months do I’ve problems ingested some plastic!😁😁👍🏼👍🏼

[@notquiteultralight1701]

@@DanielleRootes part 2. We fish it out of the ashes the following morning. We’re a very hardcore LNT family!

[@stevebailey7633]

Are the campsites first come, first serve ?, or where you able to reserve ?.

[@DanielleRootes]

First come first serve. Very busy on the weekends.

[@stevebailey7633]

@@DanielleRootes Wow, quick reply, thx. I was contemplating an alternative to Forked Lake, a DEC campground, mostly canoe/kayak only access. Reservations required. I like the idea of the island. Good video, as BTW.

[@DanielleRootes]

The paddlers maps for the Adirondacks are great for finding island campsites and nice spots hidden in little coves. I don’t typically make reservations for campsites but I loved our spot on Weller pond. There’s a video on that spot too if you’re interested. :) thanks for watching

[@mikeu5380]

Nice video. Recalled to mind summers spent at Camp Eagle Cove, on 4th Lake. If I may offer a bit of unbidden advice from "an old paddler": it's best not to sit while paddling. One ought to kneel, which provides a lower center of gravity, and reduces the tippiness significantly. Thank you!

[@DanielleRootes]

Yeah I was thinking we probably should have dropped for that little endeavor too. Still have a lot to learn. Thankful the water was very warm for early June.

[@mikeu5380]

@@DanielleRootes If I might supplement your "experience", George Washington Sears, known as Nessmuk, wrote two fine books on canoeing and camping in the Adirondacks at the end of the 19th century. Christine Jerome's recent book follows his cruises. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_W._Sears

[@DanielleRootes]

Very useful! I will take a look at this! Thanks for the recommendation! Hoping to get out on the water a lot more this summer.

[@mikeu5380]

@@DanielleRootes We're frozen solid here in northern Japan, but I'm currently re-fitting my canoe into a sailing craft this winter, and look forward to the Big Thaw in April..."The promise of spring!"

[@anthonyrusso2143]

What map is that, and where could you get one?

[@DanielleRootes]

The Adirondack Paddlers Map North! You can get it at most gear stores in this area like EMS, St Regis Canoe Outfitters, Raquette River Outfitters.

[@anthonyrusso2143]

@@DanielleRootes such a fast response, thanks!!

[@paule8348]

Good morning , 3am and can’t sleep. Have my canoe loaded up and ready to camp. Unfortunately I don’t know where to go . I’ve been camping, climbing etc for years. Any chance we could speak and possibly connect for some adventure. Disclaimer: Strictly platonic of course as I’m in an awesome relationship. Father of two beautiful teens. I get every other weekend to myself :)

[@danvitale1642]

I wonder if parties carry out their dog waste.

[@snapperpetta9145]

I really enjoy your videos but if you don't mind a suggestion, it looks like you loaded the canoe in the parking lot. My guess is from there you either dragged it down to the water or picked it up with the gear in it and bulled it to the shore. If you didn't do that, than I'll apologize now but if you did either of those I'd suggest you forget the "technique" if you care about the boat. Hulls are designed to carry and support their load when fully supported on the water. Anything other than that puts a lot of stress on it; which can eventually lead to issues with leaking. Also, with a boat like your Old Town, eventually the material the canoe is made from will abrade and degrade. Sorry if I'm coming off as a know-it-all. I just figure if you take care of your equipment, it will take care of you. Hope I haven't offended you because that's not my intent. That's all for now. Take care and until next time....be well.

[@DanielleRootes]

We definitely did NOT drag the boat down. Haha but yeah good observation. I loaded my pack in there and literally realized after that clip that I still needed to carry the boat and took it out so we could carry it down.

[@snapperpetta9145]

@@DanielleRootes Great to read about the situation and what actually happened. Thanks for being so gracious in your reply. It's greatly appreciated. Take care and until next time...be well.

[@FreakofNature1]

Ahhh nothing like the sound of a camp fire! Great video! You earned a subscriber! If you like to watch similar content check out my channel! Cheers, Your neighbour to the North! :0)