Monticello Indiana Camping Trip Information
July 2, 2009 by admin
Filed under Featured, monticello vacation planning
No family camping trip is complete without the practice of some popular camping traditions. Singing songs around the campfire, setting up tents, etc. are all camping traditions that are deeply-rooted in history. Make your next camping vacation one to remember by incorporating these fun camping traditions into your stay.
1. Setting up Tents
Staying in tents is not only an economical way to camp out – tents are a traditional dwelling that Native Americans used long before Europeans arrived. The tents that Native Americans used were known as Tipis. Tipi is a Sioux word for “dwelling.” The shape of Tipis allowed them to shed wind and rain. Nowadays, tents are far more compact and easier to carry around. The nights you and your family spend camped out in a tent while listening to the sounds of the night and going outside to admire the star-studded sky will become lasting memories.
2. Campfire Songs
Campfire songs are an oral tradition that cannot be traced back to a particular culture or time in history. Singing around the fire is a common practice across many different cultures and popular campfire songs have a variety of origins. The popular campfire song, “Home on the Range,” is Kansas’ state song while “Blow the Man Down” is a traditional sailor song from the 19th century. Some campfire songs even have spiritual significance. Both children and adults love to belt it out in front of a campfire. Bring a guitar, hand drums, and/or tambourines to make singing around the fire with your family even more fun. Only the crickets will hear you so it doesn’t matter if you don’t exactly qualify as a good singer, let loose and enjoy singing around the fire on your next camping trip.
3. Campfire Storytelling
While packing your tent, food, and everything else you need for your family camping trip, don’t forget to stock up on great campfire stories! Storytelling is a tradition in every culture of the world. Native Americans have been telling stories for thousands of years in North America. Telling stories around the campfire with your family will bring you closer together. Let your imagination run wild and make up your own stories or consult a great storybook and pick out the best stories you can find.
4. Making S’Mores
No one knows exactly where everyone’s favorite campfire treat originated but there was a recipe for a similar treat in the 1940 Girl Scout Handbook that was called “Some Mores.” Everyone in the family can enjoy this delicious sandwich cookie that consists of fire-roasted marshmallow, melted chocolate, and graham crackers.
5. Campfire Cooking
Whether you’re going to cook with a charcoal grill, dutch oven, campfire, or camping stove, making and sharing food with your family is a lovely tradition that shouldn’t be left out of any camping trip. Cultures around the world have different methods of outdoor cooking and in North America the Scouting movement and wilderness educators are excellent sources of information on the subject.
Margie Dettman, is the owner and operator of the Jellystone Park Camp-Resort at Natural Bridge, one of the most popular sites for camping in Virginia. Her work has allowed her to become very familiar with family vacation hotspots such as the Natural Bridge campground and cabins in Virginia, enabling her to give insider tips for fun family vacations.
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Monticello Indiana Hotels
April 29, 2009 by admin
Filed under Featured, Indiana Beach, Lake Freeman, Lake Shafer, Monticello Indiana Area Hotels and Resorts, Monticello Indiana Information
Monticello Indiana Hotels
Planning a Monticello Indiana vacation? Here is a list of hotels, motels, resorts and Bed and Breakfast’s close to Indiana Beach, Lake Shafer, Lake Freeman and Monticello Indiana.
White Oaks On The Lake
9111 Key Dr.
Monticello, Indiana
219-207-5081
Best Western Brandywine
728 S. Sixth St.
Monticello, Indiana
574.583.6333
1887 Black Dog Inn Bed and Breakfast
msnusers.com/1887BlackDogInn
2390 N Untaluti
Monticello, Indiana
574.583.8297
Monticello Inn
1315 US 24 W
Monticello
574.583.7128
Parkview Motel
1308 US HWY 24
Reynolds, Indiana
219.984.5380
Pine View Golf Resort
www.pvresort.com
1969 N. West Shafer Drive
Monticello, Indiana
574.583.7733
Riviera Complex
rivieracomplex.net
5057 E. Indiana Beach Rd.
Monticello, IN
574-583-3366
Anchor Bay Resort
anchorbayresort.net
2371 N. Untalulti Dr.
Monticello, Indiana
574.583.3678
Andrews Lakeside Resort
andrewslakeside.com
120 Indiana Beach
Monticello
574.583.7222
Arbor Lights Resort
arborlightsresort.com
5192 E. Indiana beach Rd.
Monticello, Indiana
574-583-3437
Bay Point Resort
baypointemonticello.com
4849 E. Indiana Beach Rd.
Monticello, IN
574-583-9226
Bay Side Resort
baysideresortlodging.com
5088 E. Indiana Beach Rd.
Monticello, In 47960
574.583.3511
Big Timber Lodge
2715 Airport Road
Monticello, Indiana
574.583.3340
Blue Door Cottages
bluedoorcottages.com
5312 N. West Shafer Drive
Monticello, IN
877-889-BLUE (2583)
219-253-BLUE (2583)
Blue Sky Days
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Rachel Stichnoth
219.869.8695
Casa on the Bay
casaonthebay.com
Lake Rd 2.8 West
4117 Ida Court
Monticello Indiana
219.798.6484
574.583.2032
Clearview Resort
5014 E. Indiana Beach Rd.
Monticello, Indiana
574.583.3624
Countree Aire Resort
countreeaire.com
2875 N West Shafer Dr.
Monticello, Indiana
574.583.3215
Gordon Pipers Resort
4980 E. Indiana Beach Rd.
Monticello
574.583.8638
Hartigs Hideaway
hartigshideaway.com
5142 Indiana Beach Dr.
Monticello, IN
574-583-3896
Indiana Beach Inc
5224 E. Indiana Beach Rd.
Monticello, Indiana
574.583.4141
Lakeside Resort
4251 E. Lake Road 41E
Monticello, Indiana
574.583.3291
Lighthouse Lodge
thelighthouselodge.com
4866 N. Boxman Place
Monticello, Indian
574-583-9142
Madonna Resort
4957 E. Indiana Beach Rd.
Monticello,, Indiana
574.583.8162
Neon Bay Resort
(formerly Big Chief Lodge)
neonbayresort.com
5014 E. Indiana Beach Rd.
Monticello, Indiana
574-583-6366
Outrigger Resort
2773 N. West Shafer Dr.
Monticello, Indiana
574-583-4451
The Pines Resort
315 Indiana Beach
Monticello, Indiana
574.583.3436
Pirates Cove Resort
piratescoveind.com
4770 East Harbor Court
Monticello, IN 47960
574.583.3328
Riviera Complex
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5057 E. Indiana Beach Rd.
Monticello, IN
574-583-3366
Shady Cove Cabins
shadycovecabins.net
4244 E. Garfield Ct.
Monticello, IN 47960
574.583.5881
Shafer Shores Resort
4599 N. West Shafer Dr.
Monticello, Indiana
574.583.3488
Shafer Shores Too
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4587 & 4585 N. West Shafer Dr.
Monticello, Indiana
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219.838.1577
Silver Shore Resort
5212 E. Wenz Rd.
Monticello
574.583.3531
Summer Haven Resort
208 Indiana Beach Rd
Monticello, Indiana
574.583.3629
Vacation Rentals
4383 E. Jennings Loop
Monticello, Indiana
574-870-0645
Victorian Bay Resort
5116 E. Indiana Beach Rd.
Monticello, Indiana
574.583.3433
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Monticello Indiana Area Dining
April 22, 2009 by admin
Filed under Featured, Lake Freeman, Lake Shafer, Monticello Indiana Dining, Monticello Indiana Information
Here is a list of Restaurants and Dining establishments in the Monticello Indiana area
Riverside
911 N Norway
Monticello
574.583.4532
Eddie’s
3267 N W Shafer
Monticello
574.583.8555
Sportsman Inn
US 421 S
12340 Upper Lake Shore Dr
Lake Freeman
Monticello
574.583.5133
Angler’s Restaurant & Lounge
1828 Francis
Monticello
574.583.5020
B&K Rootbeer
511 Northwestern
Monticello
574.583.3844
Beavers Pub
1868 N. Francis St.
Monticello
574.583.8375
Country Inn
US 24
Wolcott
279.2141
Harvestime Restaurant
722 W Broadway
Monticello
574.583.7541
Marmolijo’s Trio Restaurant
Monticello
574.583.7208
Sublette’s Ribs
Monticello
574.583.7427
Oakdale Inn Restaurant & Bar
11899 W Oakdale
Monticello
965.9104
Town & Country
234 N Main
Monticello
574.583.8888
Abe’s Pizza
207 N Main
Monticello
574.583.9600
Arni’s
517 N Main
Monticello
574.583.2764
Mama Connies Pizza Pub
27451 E Lynn View
Monticello
253.8433
Pizza Hut
1108 N Main
Monticello
574.583.8777
Pizza King
Fisher & Main
Monticello
574.583.4111
Burger King Restaurant
1107 N Main
Monticello
574.583.6029
McDonald’s
W. Broadway
Monticello
574.583.8030
Subway Sandwiches & Salads
1518 N 6th
Monticello
574.583.8782
Wendy’s
1064 W Broadway
Monticello
574.583.0508
Solly’s Restaurant
Reynolds
984.5512
Taco Shoppe
Indiana Beach Resort
Monticello
574.583.4212
USA Restaurant
US 24
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984.5301
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Monticello Resorts and Attractions
April 13, 2009 by admin
Filed under Featured, Indiana Beach, Lake Freeman, Lake Shafer, Monticello Indiana Area Hotels and Resorts, Monticello Indiana Information
Planning a Monticello Indiana, Lake Freeman, Lake Shafer or Indiana Beach vacation? Here is a list of local Monticello Indiana Resorts and Attractions……..
Anchor Bay Resort
Pam & Tom Banks
2371 N. Untalulti St.
Monticello, IN 47960
574-583-3678
Andrew Lakeside
Don Andrews
4925 E Indiana Beach Rd
Monticello, IN 47960
574-583-9513,574-583-7222
Arbor Lights Resort
John & Mary Walker
5192 E. Indiana Beach Rd.
Monticello, IN 47960
574-583-3437
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Bailey Lane’s Enchanting Cottages
Diana Lynn Wentzel
2367 Untalulti Street
Monticello, IN 47960
574-583-2478
Bay Pointe Resort
Mike & Martha Scheurich
4849 E. Indiana Beach Rd.
Monticello, IN 47960
574-583-9226
Bayside Resort
Terry & Beverly Coffin
5088 E. Indiana Beach Rd.
Monticello, IN 47960
574-583-3511
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Black Dog Inn (B & B)
Tom & Vickie Condo
2390 Untalulti Dr.
Monticello, IN 47960
574-583-8297
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Blue Door Cottages
Jennifer Frahm/Heidi Anderson
5312 N West Shafer Drive
Monticello, IN 47960
1-877-889-2583
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Casa on the Bay
Barb & Cesar Morales
4117 Ida Ct
Monticello, IN 47960
574-583-2032
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Countree Aire
Leo & Dee Mysky
2875 N. West Shafer Dr.
Monticello, IN 47960
574-583-3215
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Indiana Beach, Inc.
John Collins, General Manager
5224 E. Indiana Beach Rd.
Monticello, IN 47960
574-583-4141
IndianaBeach.com
Lighthouse Lodge on Lake Shafer
Mike & Bonnie Triplett
4866 N Boxman Place
Monticello, In 47960
574-583-9142
TheLighthouseLodge.com
Madonna Resort
Jack Pawchak/Judy Dutko
4957 E. Indiana Beach Rd.
Monticello, IN 47960
574-583-8162
Monticello Inn
Gloria Wharff, Mgr.
1273 W. Broadway
Monticello, IN 47960
574-583-7128
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Neon Bay Resort
Darrel Carr
5014 E Indiana Beach Rd
Monticello, IN 47960
574-583-6366
neonbayresort.com
Outrigger Resort
Chuck & Marie Chapman
2773 N West Shafer Drive
Monticello, IN 47960
574-583-4451
Parkview Motel
John Garcia
1308 US HW 24
Reynolds, In 47980
219-984-5380
8 miles from IB
Pine View Golf Resort
Jeff & Rae Bonnell
1969 N. West Shafer Drive
Monticello, IN 47960
800-972-9636
574-583-7733
PVResort.com
Pirates Cove Resort
Don & Suzie Callahan
4770 Harbor Ct.
Monticello, IN 47960
574-583-3328
Riviera Complex
Paul & Yvonne Koertge
Jim & Sandy Winter
5057 E. Indiana Beach Rd.
Monticello, IN 47960
574-583-3366
RivieraComplex.net
Shafer Shores Too, LLC
Cynthia Bertagnolli
4585 & 4587 NW Shafer Dr
Monticello, IN 47960
219-838-1577
shafershorestoo@comcast.net
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Silver Shore Resort
Mike & Collette Stirling
5212 E. Wenz Drive
Monticello, IN 47960
574-583-3531
Summer Haven
Ken Biddle
4983 E. Indiana Beach Rd.
Monticello, IN 47960
574-583-3629
Victorian Bay Resort
Robyn & John Zeigler
5116 E Indiana Beach Rd.
Monticello, IN 47960
574-583-3433
Von Hollow Resort
John Conway
11573 W. Von Hollow Dr.
Monticello, IN 47960
574-583-6788
Indiana Beach, Inc.
John Collins, General Manager
5224 E. Indiana Beach Rd.
Monticello, IN 47960
574-583-4141
IndianaBeach.com
Lake Shafer Boat Rentals
Larry & Jenny Blaser
2419 N. West Shafer Drive
Monticello, IN 47960
574-583-5238
LakeShaferBoatRentals.com
Lakeshore Drive-In Theater Inc.
Earle & Phyllis McLachlan
100 Rickey Road
Monticello, IN 47960
574-583-0311
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Take Monticello Vacation Pictures
February 8, 2009 by admin
Filed under Featured, Indiana Beach, Lake Freeman, Lake Shafer, monticello vacation planning
Photos make great souvenirs; here are our insider tips for how to make your vacation photos the best they can be.
First, take lots of photos. Remember that it is often quantity that helps the pros achieve their quality — they might take hundreds of photos in a single session to find that perfect shot. For most of us, the easiest and most cost effective way to do this is with a digital camera. Don’t forget to erase the images with closed eyes and cut-off heads so you’ll have more room in your camera’s memory for the good ones and won’t have to download as often.
Learn all about your camera. Yes, we recommend that you read the manual. Sound boring? Maybe, but knowing all your camera’s capabilities will help you choose the settings that are most appropriate to your situation. And you might pick up some extra tips, like dating your photos, that will come in handy.
Time it right. Outdoor lighting is perfect during what professionals call the “magic hours” — right after dawn and just before sunset. For most people, there is more magic in the latter, but if you are traveling through time zones that make early mornings feasible, you might also find that the peace and quiet inherent to this time of day makes framing the perfect shot easier. Noon is the worst time to take photos because the sunlight is too harsh (and is also likely to make your travel companions squint — and who wants that in their photos?).
Light it right. The sun or indoor light source should always be behind you (the photographer), illuminating your subjects so they don’t appear in silhouette. Worried that there isn’t enough sun? Remember that on overcast days, the light is softer so there are no harsh shadows on the faces of your subjects.
Set up your shot. Take a moment before you snap each photo to examine exactly what is in the frame. These tips will help you set up shot:
Think of triangles. As you compose your shot, try to include subjects on three different levels. For example, if you are photographing three people, have one person standing, the second sitting, and the third person kneeling down in front. These different heights make the composition more interesting than lining people up in a row.
Keep things in proportion. If you are using a wide-angle lens, you may find that whatever is closest to you as you snap the photo appears exaggerated and out of proportion. You can escape this problem by stepping back a few feet and then zooming in.
Fill the frame with your subject instead of leaving lots of empty space around it. If you need to, move closer or zoom in.
Experiment with different angles. Try approaching your subject from different directions and holding the camera both vertically and horizontally.
Take a second look. Is that a tree branch or lamp post sprouting from someone’s head? Check what you see in the frame one more time, to make sure the shot is set up the way you want it.
Good moods lead to good pictures. This shouldn’t be hard — you’re on vacation after all! Professional photographers are always thinking about ways to add energy, interaction and movement into their photos and you should, too, remembering that laughter evokes all three of these special qualities.
Look your best. Whether you’re in the photo yourself, or taking photos of the friends and family with whom you are vacationing, following these tips to make sure everyone looks as wonderful as they really are:
Minimize a wrinkly or shiny face. Airplane trips can be very dehydrating, so use extra moisturizer to keep skin looking radiant, since the camera can make sallowness and wrinkles appear more pronounced. Of course you don’t want a shiny face either — so use foundation and translucent powder when necessary. And be sure to extend foundation to the neck and decolletage since differences in skin tone will be more apparent on camera.
Maximize available light. Set up your shot to get as much light on the face as possible. Indoors, pose your subject close to the window or other light source. And indoors and out, always use the flash — the light will illuminate the skin and conceal imperfections. The exception is for photos taken on a white sand beach or out in the snow — the reflective qualities of the scenery itself will help light up your subject’s face.
Act natural. To keep your subjects from looking too posed and rigid, keep up a natural conversation as you set up the shot, have them sit on or lean against something, and have them hold onto something — even just their sunglasses or hat — to ensure that their hands aren’t straight down by their sides.
Banish double chins. Avoid the dreaded double chin by ensuring that the camera is at or slightly above the subject’s eye level. Shorter photographers can achieve this by having their subjects sit down and look up toward the camera, or by having their subjects bend their knees a little bit. (And now you know why fashion photographers so often use tep ladders!)
Don’t blink. Closed eyes can be a problem for everyone (we all have to blink from time to time), but it seems to be most pronounced in group photos when just one person with eyes closed requires another shot. So tell everyone to shut their eyes and count to three. On the count of three, say something funny or unexpected so that everyone will open their eyes and laugh, and you’ll snap the perfect picture.
Turn, turn, turn. By directing your subject to turn his or her head slightly and look over your shoulder rather than directly into the camera lens, you’ll avoid both the “deer-in-the-headlights” look and help your subject look slimmer, since in the resulting photo, the viewer’s eye will be drawn up and down rather than from side to side (if it is a full-body shot, encourage the subject to turn his or her whole body for the same reason).
Get rid of red-eye. No one likes the appearance of being possessed. Since red-eye occurs when the pupils have opened up in response to dim light (which allows the flash to light up all the eyes’ red blood vessels), you can avoid it by having your subjects look at a bright light just before the photo is taken. Note that this is essentially what the anti-red-eye feature on some cameras does
Of course taking wonderful photographs during your vacation is one thing. Finding a way to enjoy the fruits of your labors once you get back home is quite another. Sure you can print them out and create a photo album the old fashioned way. But now, thanks to the wonders of the web, there are more (and better) options:
We love online photo sites like Shutterfly, which help you organize, print out, and share your photos. And right now, Shutterfly is offering special enticements to get you to use their site. So we encourage you to check out Shutterfly – you’ll get 50 free prints and a free Collage Poster to get started. Plus, you’ll enjoy free photo share and unlimited photo storage.
Or try animoto, which allows you to upload photos and a song to create a free 30-second video. All your friends, colleagues and relatives who would grown at the thought of paging through an album or slide show will be delighted with your cleverness (and brevity).
Picasa, which lets you add photos onto a Google earth map, is another good option. An annotated map that your pals can view online (or via email) at their leisure (and, again, for a brief time) is a great way to share the details of your trip in a friendly, rather than imposing, way.
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