Spoiler Alert: there are roaches.Feeling excited and giddy as we turned through the soft curves leading up to the lake. The hour and 45 minutes it took to drive after strategically packing the car like Tetris blocks was worth the immediately calming views of tree-lined streets with a few horse ranches in between. We had waited for a over a month for this much needed vacation that the kids looked forward to as much as their parents. As we pulled up to the gate it was quick and easy to get in. For the Sunday before the 4th of July it wasn't too crowded. The heat of midday was evident as it quickly sucked out the cool, air conditioned atmosphere we had become accustomed to during the journey. The girl in the window was nice and highlighted the way to our campsite on a map. The excitement intensified to an antsy eagerness as we drove the lakeview and tent-lined path to our site. We hopped out the car, and after saying our hellos to the rest of our camp group, we quickly unloaded the car and set up our tent so enthusiastically that we had nearly forgotten it was a suffocating 98 degrees. All set up, and pouring sweat, the adults tried to enjoy the shade of the merciful trees that surrounded our site while the kids yanked at our shirts begging to get into the lake. We had a great view of the lake from the Moccasin site 191 and we were so close, so, what the heck, we all changed and went to sway in the tepid reservoir. The water changed from warm to cool in different areas, as we floated around with the pieces of vegetation that wafted up from below. Everyone was happy, enjoying their fun in the sun while playing water games and pretending to swim with life jackets or just drifting along in an inflatable. A couple of hours and wrinkly fingers later it was time to get out as the hunger pangs kicked in. Back to the camp, we rinsed off a little at the faucet next to the site. But it wasn't long until a full refresh was needed as lots of debris from the lake had worked its way to hidden places underneath my swim gear. As the men got the grill in order, I walked the not so long, but sweltering path to the women's bathroom prepared to quickly shower and redress. Thankfully, there was no line or any crowding, but the grimy floors and walls, and mirror from a horror movie were not exactly welcoming. Carefully stepping into the shower with my flip flops, I didn't want to touch anything, let alone hang my towel on the door. But luckily, I had thrown the necessities in a plastic grocery bag which I used to hang on the hook behind the door as I tried my best to get clean despite the spiders, wasps, and mosquitos (dead and alive) that hovered above. I made it out safely and although showered, I still walked out of there not feeling so clean.Back at camp, we ate, and laughed and played games all while gazing at the view of the lake which looked as if it stretched to the horizon. The sky transitioned to a burnt orange as the sun began its descent. Then it was time to see what kind of fish was going to take our bait. We headed to the bank to cast and prop up a couple of poles to see what we would catch. A few bluegills fell for the trap but fortunately for them they were too small to keep and were thrown back to swim another day. As we packed up thinking about a campfire and s'mores, a black looking bug crossed our path. "Look at that," one of the kids said. "Is that a beetle?" another asked. As I looked a little closer, I thought to myself that it was a big cockroach, then someone else said it out loud. I shuddered at first, then shrugged it off seeing as we were at the shore of a lake in the middle of nature. The night had come, the stars shined bright, and the fire pit was lit as we lit marshmallows on fire to smash between graham crackers and chocolate. We were all full of laughter and so content as we talked and listened to music. It was all good until....(See pics for the continued story)
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"We all had a great time on the charter, Captain Aaron and first mate Patrick were very friendly and easy going. They helped bait our hooks and made the whole experience enjoyable, even if you sunny know what you are doing they made it very simple for you. Parking was also easy (anchorage parking garage) and was validated. Will definitely do this again!!"
"Alas September was our last month at the park. We have moved to another location to be closer to work. We will miss all the staff and the Spot we had. We highly recommend this place to anyone just visiting and or needing a base spot. We will return here even just for a day visit.Thank you all"
