* Think outside the box: Riddles often play on wordplay or unconventional solutions.
* Focus on the "problem": What makes the reporters a barrier? Are they physically blocking the way, or is there something else going on?
* Consider alternative meanings: Could "television reporters" have a different meaning in this context?
Possible Solutions:
* Go around them: If they are physically blocking a path, you might find another way to Lake Valor.
* Wait them out: Reporters might eventually move on.
* "Get to" isn't just about physical location: Maybe you need to "get to" Lake Valor in a metaphorical sense (like finding a way to overcome a challenge).
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