Janet shared: Although it was much cooler and windy than usual for the last weekend of May, the four applicants remained highly motivated and enthusiastic. Photo credits: Denis and Kim
Archives for May 2026
News: Paddleboards are now allowed in Harriman State Park
News from the Parks Commission:
Stand Up Paddleboards are now officially allowed on lakes in Harriman!
The requirements for Paddleboards add the mandatory use of a leash, in addition to all rules in place for boating such as a life jacket.
Personal boards require an official boating sticker, available at Tiorati Circle. The camp will have a few boards available later this summer for all Nawakwans
2026 Boat Permit information:
Permits can be purchase at Tiorati Circle and Sterling Forest visitor center.
Boat permits are $35.00
PIPC Cites NYS Law:
Those using SUP must wear PDF at all times and must be tethered to SUP
Children under 12 must use PDF
All occupants in boats/kayaks/canoes must wear PDF between November 1st and May 1st (PDF must be on board at all other times)
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More details to come from the Board.
Application Orientation Rescheduled
Photos from Alex’s hosted weekend & Ray’s presentation
Alex shared some pictures from this past weekend at Nawakwa.
The first is Ray Kozma giving his lecture on the history of Harriman Park. This is the first part of his series celebrating the hundred anniversary of the camp.
The second is a picture of Lake Sebago Saturday morning.
The third is of Andy Frank doing some birdwatching.
The fourth is Sandra Fonseca and Denis Jordan enjoying Saturday afternoon on the porch.
Hosting Volunteers Needed
Nawakwa Keyholders:
We need volunteers to host our weekends and midweeks this season. Not all weekends in May and June have been filled. July 4thweekend is open as well. Please look at our calendar below for openings.
Please review the current Hosting and Guest Policies on our Nawakwa website (noany.org/hosting-forms). All forms can be downloaded from the website. It’s important that the hosts observe these policies and report any difficulties. We’re here to support you and your hosting experience.
Kindly email your hosting selection as soon as possible to the Hosting Committee at hosting@noany.org. Contact a member of the team if you have questions regarding hosting or need assistance.
Special thanks to those who have already signed up to host this ’26 season!
Hosting Committee, Maryann, Rosanna, Doris, Rosemary & Cathy (commissary)
