Typical activities for a 1 week stay (Some require reserving weeks ahead-Some cost extra-Some are only available seasonally)
Day 1
Arrive at our mainland private "Barge" landing by 3 pm.
(Sign at the top of the driveway says Prospect House
Lane.)
Guests ride to the island (5 minute trip) in the Cobalt ski
boat or in our 1930's wooden launch. Luggage is
brought to the island in the Caretaker boat. Please tell
the caretaker which luggage goes where (Main house,
Log Cabin, etc.) and he will bring it there for you.
Relax and unpack
Explore, walk Nature Trail and use outdoor Hot Tub, Swim
on our private beach, canoe, kayak, Spa, Fish, Water ski,
Tube, Gym, Zodiac, Sail, etc.
Other activities at Camp Dakota: Frisbee, Bocci,
Horseshoes, Catch, Ping Pong, Adk Guide boat, Optimist
Sailboat, Cedar strip kayak, Budsin boat, Alerion sailboat,
Computerized telescope, Arts and Crafts, Paddle making,
etc.
Enjoy the sunset
Dinner
Tour of Upper Saranac Lake in the 30' wooden Hackercraft. Learn about the lake and its folklore.
Day 2 –Breakfast
Sailing and canoeing – Ride in the ski boat
Lunch on the deck.
Afternoon: Reading, canoeing, kayaking, and tubing, sailing, water skiing, etc. OR Lake Clear Beach and swim.
Alternative: Visit the new Wild Center Museum in Tupper Lake. This is roughly a 3 hour venture.
Dinner
Campfire on beach.
Day 3 – Breakfast, relax, swim, canoe, kayak
Drive 40 minutes to Mt. St Regis and walk/climb to top. See all the lakes from the fire tower. Bring walking stick and water. We supply day packs. Return to landing by 1 pm.
Swimming stop at Lake Clear
Lunch at Dry.
Afternoon massage in your room or the woods. (Advance reservations needed)
Guided Fishing trips with Joe Hackett (By reservation)
Dinner – Bocci or Horseshoes
Possible live music on deck (You select type of music)
Perhaps sleep in Lean to with fireplace or Treehouse
Day 4 – Breakfast, water ski, tube, kayak, etc.
Morning trip to Lake Placid or specialty activity:
Golf, Horseback ride, sailing, helicopter trip, etc.
Lunch at Dry or on above activity
Green Island rope swing, read, play board games, hot tub, swim, ski, tube, etc.
Canoe the Racquette River.
Note: Guided tours available through Mac's Canoe Tours in Lake Clear or Joe Hackett, Licensed Guide
Dinner
Watch DVD on 42" Plasma TV, explore island, evening cruise.
Day 5 Breakfast
Morning trip to Blue Mountain Adirondack Museum
(1 hour drive) Have lunch there and explore area
Bike Fish creek campgrounds.
Dinner
Entertainment: If you will let us know what kind of music you most enjoy, we will try to bring a live group of that type to the island.
Day 6 Breakfast
Weller Pond Canoe trip – take lunch and packs
Dinner
Day 7 Breakfast
Pack up for trip home
For those fortunate enough to stay more than a week, we have a long list of additional activities.