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Camp Nawakwa Alert: No electricity due to Tropical Storm Isaias

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Rockland County, the county of Camp Nawakwa, got hit pretty hard by tropical storm Isaias.

Camp Nawakwa had many downed branches and trees along the roadway. These have all been cleared by the Park sufficiently to access camp. A sapling came down across the road by the shed. This was cleared by Bill and Carol Burns, who also surveyed the property for additional damage. They found none, except one large tree by the waterfront. Luckily, it fell along the lakefront and north. Don will let the Park know, and see if he can get a timeframe for removal. It’s location does not impede use of the

However, a limb came down in the woods, about mid-way down our drive, onto the power lines. Camp Nawakwa has no electricity. Don marked the location with white plastic bags tied to a tree on the drive. Don will coordinate with the Park and find out the status of the electric repair.

Anyone storing food in either refrigerator should make efforts to remove it ASAP. The wait for power could be 7 – 10 days, so please look for updates on adkny.org. We are on city water, so that is not an issue.

Hike Scheduled! July 31st

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Nawakwa to Lake Skenonto and back
Plan on leaving camp at 9 AM. The hike will start from the main lodge to Lake Skenonto and back; 5-6 miles; about 4 hours including lunch, exploring and admiring the landscape of the lake. It is mostly a flat trail circumventing Lake Sebago and veering off over a short hill as we approach Lake Skenonto. The trail may be rocky or slippery and wet at places. Wear hat, sunblock, and appropriate hiking shoes. Remember to spray with bug and tick repellent. Bring water and snack or lunch.
Sorry but Camp is at capacity this day.
If you plan to stay at camp for the day after the hike, please pre-register with Don & Teri. 
Meet at the main cabin at 8:45AM. Easy to moderate Hike. Qualifying (5-6 miles). 
Leaders: Yajing Li & Tatiana Helms
Please email to register by July 29, 9 PM

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Founded in 1923, the Nawakwa Outdoor Association of New York, Inc. is a membership organization dedicated to the enjoyment of the outdoors through hiking, walking, camping, swimming, skiing, sailing, canoeing, and kayaking, and to the conservation and preservation of our wilderness, particularly the mountains, lakes, trails, and camping areas of the metropolitan New York region.