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Enjoy ATV
riding on the many designated trails in the Tug Hill Region and surrounding areas.
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For the Canoeist
and Kayaker,there
is the Moose River, Black River, Independence River and Beaver River.
Also there are many small lakes and ponds to quietly paddle around
and enjoy. |
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Do some trout
fishing on the Independence River or at the many streams
around camp like Otter Creek. Also enjoy fishing in the many lakes
and ponds around camp for bass, perch, bullhead, walleye and pike.
Francis Lake and Beaver River are good lakes for fishing.
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There are four
beautiful golf courses located within 30 minutes of camp. There is
Carlowden Country Club and
Cedars Golf Course in Lowville,
Turin Highlands in Turin and Brantingham
Lake Golf Course at Brantingham Lake. |
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Hiking can be
done from camp or you can drive to many of the hiking trails in the
area. Hike Deerlick
Rock in nearby Glenfield. A fun hike for the kids. During
the winter, snowshoeing the area is just as fun. |
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The
Otter Creek Horse Trails , on Chase Lake Road,
offer more than 65 miles of scenic trails through forests and open
meadows. There is an assembly area with trail head parking, 100
roofed tie stalls, two stud stalls, a water system and handicapped
facilities. |
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This region is home to deer, bear, rabbit, grouse, woodcock, and turkey.
There are 218 square miles of public land, four deer management units,
almost 140,000 acres of forest preserve and state lands, and a 5,000 acre
wildlife management area in the county. |
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Mountain biking can be done anywhere around camp. Enjoy riding
in the Independence River Wild Forest and trails around Number Four. |
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The local ski
area is
Snow Ridge in Turin. Also you can cross country ski
and snowshoe anywhere from camp. |
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Enjoy
Snowmobiling all winter long in the Adirondack Park. Snowmobiling
is ideal because of the abundant amount of snow and the changing
terrain in the area. There are over 500 miles of groomed trails,
including 86 miles of trails in the Forest Preserve. Go from wide
open fields to forest covered trails in one ride. This area has
some of the best snowmobiling in the country. The Number Four camp
is right on the main trail system. Sperryville camp is about 4 miles
from main trials.
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Swimming and
tubing is great fun for kids and adults. The Independence
River and Otter Creek are two places for swimming
and tubing. Also there are several ponds and lakes in the area
to swim. |
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Enjoy the day
out at the race track. Go see some racing at the Adirondack
International Speedway. |
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Enjoy relaxing
at camp, next to a fire, sitting by a river,
or taking a walk through the woods. Also you could take a short
ride in the car to see some more beautiful scenery. |
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