August 31, 2026

North Pole Summer Cool-off Trip September 3, 2026

On September 7, 1909 the New York Times published a headline announcing Robert Peary had reached the North Pole in April 1909. (note...Peary's Assistant Matthew Hensen arrived at "the spot" 45 minutes earlier than Peary!)

A week earlier, the New York Herald had reported that Frederick Cook claimed to have reached the North Pole in April 1908, a year earlier.

Modern historians think both claims of reaching the actual north pole are doubtful. Does it matter to us? No, but we think that after the hot summer many of us have had and are still having, going someplace a bit cooler sounds like a great idea!

Join #Nipclub Manager @thenascarkitty and @DCkitty as we sail above the arctic circle on the "Cold Duck", the ship that took us to Antarctica for #CatmasEve in 2019.

From there we'll transfer to snowmobiles, or if you want more adventure, go old school and use dogsleds! our expedition staff will lead the way.

When you've had enough cooling off, come hang out at the Ice Bar for some warm drinks, food and music

Need cold weather gear?

Want your photo at the north pole sign?

Need a snowmobile or sled dogs?

Contact @realfakegator

DRINKS & NOMS

our barktenders are working on the menu

please check back soon

August 24, 2026

World Lake Day and remembering @Petiethecat & Momma Louise

Please drop any $ you can into the Tip Jar to help pets at Black Cat Rescue Every penny helps! Thanks!

#Nipclub Celebrates World Lake Day August 27, 2026 by remembering 2 special friends

World Lake Day was established by the United nations in 2025 in order to raise awareness about the ecological, economic and cultural value of lakes and to promote action to protect, restore and manage them.

We're going to make it a little more personal by remembering a magical summer where the anipal community came together to help a friend. You might not have been here for it, but the OG's remember The Summer At the Lake with Petie fondly.

After being diagnosed with kidney disease in 2010, pals started #pawcircles for Petie. As time went on, pals began to meet on #petiesporch and eventually at the family Lake Cottage where they would keep him company and help lift his spirits. Pals came often and stayed longer and bringing sleeping bags or tents. Soon, it turned into a weekend get-together. Pals arrived by @FreshOtis' bus, or Duchess' teleporter, by Jet or even by magic carpet! We camped, and swam (those who didn't swim were treated to rides on the back of a large lab named @DuchessCrabtree). We water-skied and canoed and played. We had bonfires and roasted marshmallows or ate from @GeorgeTheDuck's NomMobile. Above all, we found that helping him helped us feel better too.

Summer at the Lake with Petie can be found on Blurb.com

It contains stories & pictures submitted by anipals

and is edited by @Pumpkinpuddy

Click HERE to see the book

IMO @Petiethecat & Momma Louise

Drinks & Noms

Lemonade in beach-friendly packet

(available plain or spiked)

Summer Shandy beer

Campfire smoked Old Fashioned

Campfire Coffee

Lake House Campfire Quiche

Lakehouse Breakfast Charcuterie Board

Float your Boat Take-along 1

Snacks, Charcuterie, Fruit, Cocktails

Float your Boat Take-along 2

Sandwich, snacks, fruit & beverages

Lunch on the Deck 1

Croissant Sandwiches, Salad, Watermelon

Lunch on the Deck 2

Deep Fried Cod Sandwich, Waffle Fries, Strawberry Coconut Mojito

Campfire Dinner

Grilled Blackened Salmon & Asparagus

Campfire Dinner

Steak, mushrooms, green beans & mash potatoes, Zinfandel wine

Lakeside Campfire S'mores

Skillet Brownie à la mode

A #Nipclub favorite!

Yogurt, fruit & granola parfait cups

Please drop any $ you can into the Tip Jar to help the pets at Black Cat Rescue

Every penny helps! Thanks!

Check out Black Cat Rescue site HERE where there is more about them.

Fallow Black Cat Rescue on X/Twitter HERE

Like Black Cat Rescue on Facebook HERE

See more of Black Cat Rescue on Instagram HERE

August 17, 2026

National Bacon Lovers Day August 20, 2026

We don't know who came up with the idea of a National Bacon Lover's Day, but we're glad they did. It seems like it's been around forever but has only been around since 2015!

And what does #Nipclub think about National Bacon Lovers' Day?

🎵 It's the most wonderful time of the year
🎵

That's right! Not Christmas! It's Bacon Day!!