DON’T LET THIS HAPPEN TO YOU

Moderator — Fri, 21 Dec 2012 14:46:01 +0000

Don’t let this happen to you !

Dreaming of a glowing fire, your hubby sets out with his ax to chop wood for the campfire as you put up the tent.
Images of roasting marshmallows dance in your head until you hear “UGH! OUCH! HELP!” echo throughout the campground.
Instead of chopping wood, your Paul Bunyan has cut his knee.
When it comes to camping mishaps, the list is a mile long and this one is on top, experts say.
Campers need to remember they are dealing with a sharp tool when chopping wood. The wood should be stabilized so it won’t move, said Chris Berner, Park Ranger at Anclote Key Island.
Inexperience is the main cause of camping disasters that range from forgetting a can opener to burning down your trailer.
Because animals are attracted to smells, it’s important to keep food in airtight containers.
Animals can be a camper’s nightmare. They can send you to the store for more food or to the hospital for rabies shots.
The Racoons on Anclote Key are plentiful and hungry. They will get to the food. They will claw at your tent in the middle of the night. Be prepaired for the racoons.
Remember this, Camping on Anclote Key’s North Sandbar is a thought because there are no Racoons there.
Never leave food in a tent. If hungry enough, a 200-pound Racoon will try his darndest to get into the Tent.
“Don’t leave anything on a table. Racoons can be very ingenious about opening coolers.
“The guidebooks say to hang food at least 15 feet up and away from the trunk of a tree,”.
Not being prepared is another mistake campers make, “It’s real easy not to be completely prepared because you’re so used to what you’ve got at home.
“If you’re going to fix a meal you have to think out thoroughly every step. How are you going to open the can? How are you going to cook it? How are you going to take it off the fire? What are you going to eat it with?
A checklist is a great idea to prevent leaving important things at home.

YOUR BOAT>>>>
This is an ongoing problem on Anclote Key. You must know the tides and make a note of them for your day on the Island, also you need 2 Anchors for your boat with strong rope that is not going to break. Campers come out of there tent in the morning and there is no boat there….this happens alot.
SEA TOW and/or BOATS US Tow Service membership is a must because if you ignore the tides you will be high and dry when ready to leave.
The list goes on…later

Camping On Anclote Key

Moderator — Sat, 09 Apr 2011 08:03:04 +0000

Island Camping,
FYI – All camping is on the northern part of the Island only. Please carry out all you garbage and trash with you and if you need a garbage bag please call the Park @ 727-638-4447. Also, you must register in to camp.

Island & Lighthouse Volunteers

Moderator — Sun, 27 Mar 2011 16:59:42 +0000

A few of the duties:
Chainsaw operators who have there own tree business and are very experienced in the use of chain saw work and cutting up trees.
Lighthouse Maintenance work like touch up painting. The Lighthouse and patrs of the Island are in need of volunteers who have there own boat for transportation to and from the Island.
The job comes with perks… mabey you should ask what they are!

Lighthouse Tours

Moderator — Sat, 19 Mar 2011 17:06:51 +0000

The lighthouse is not open to the public on a regular basis, But….we do open the doors at specific dates and times.
If you have been to the top, lets hear what you have to say about it and the view.

Island Visitors and Campers!

Moderator — Sun, 27 Feb 2011 12:43:07 +0000

Lets hear about your Island Experience…..

ISLAND CAMPING / ISLAND VISITORS

DON’T LET THIS HAPPEN TO YOU

Camping On Anclote Key

Island & Lighthouse Volunteers

Lighthouse Tours

Island Visitors and Campers!