Has Danforth Bay gotten to Greedy?

Has Danforth Bay gotten to GREEDY?

Check out my post on That's Camping!

http://www.thatscamping.com/forum/index.php/topic,1504.0.html

Camping in the Rain? No Problem!!!

Camping while Raining?
No problems.

Many campgrounds offer indoor activities such as table-top pool, candy bar bingo, craft activities, etc. Here my sons are playing their portable DS system under our screen house during a downpour! These are even networked these days so the two can play 1 game between several children. This has made an extra long trip to Texas very reasonable.

We had a portable Netbook system that my wife used to catch up on life :-> Unfortunately I don't recommend those as it died during this trip.

Camping Visitor Fees

My nephew joined us for Memorial day at camp pictured with my oldest son (note all that hair is gone... LOL) and my youngest son. In the much distance past we would take up to 3 cousins with no issues. With higher and higher visitor fees those days of taking multiple kids over multiple days are over. Some campgrounds charge up to $10 per night and up to $15 for an adult. I understand added people means added cost. However I don't think i even spend and extra $10 on food per day.

Showers are usually taken in my camper heated by my own hot water heater with my propane (that is if the kids take showers at all) sometimes you got to twist arms. I guess there is extra cost in water for toilets, dishes, etc. and perhaps extra activity staff is needed to handle all the "visitor" children

We paid somewhere in the vicinity of $30 for our nephews stay with us and it was worth every penny! No complaints. You can't put a price tag on the kids making great memories with their cousins. However back to reality. I would like to take my nieces and nephews on every other trip if I could.

Also I worry about fraud. Some campgrounds are just to busy to notice. Noone counts the number of people in your car. Its on the honor system whether you report a visitor or not. I suspect that two other families that camped near us were "un-paid" since there was no camping ticket on their windsheild. Hmm. Perhaps that is one of the main reasons for the high fees. The honest people paying for the non-honest?

I started a new topic on That's Camping Forum to discuss this. Post comments here or there :->

That's Camping Forum - Visitor Fees post

Hersheypark July Savings!!

Got this email today... so wish I was heading South instead of West this summer...


Only in Hershey can you enjoy Hot July Savings! Use this coupon to SAVE $15 off regular admission and/or $5 off junior (3-8) and senior (55-69) admission. One coupon may be used to purchase up to four admissions.




Find out more about HOT JULY SAVINGS at Hersheypark.

Tickets must be used by July 31, 2010.

Too hot? Cool down at The Boardwalk inside Hersheypark, featuring a lazy river, wave pool and more!

Staying overnight? Rooms available! Reserve online or call 1-800-HERSHEY (437-7439).

Hershey Park Coupon

Kancamagus - Swift River fun

There are lots of places to stop on the Kancamagus Scenic Byway which is located in the heart of the White Mountains between Lincoln, NH and Conway, NH.

Rocky Gorge and Lower Falls are two VERY popular public places to stop to enjoy a picnic lunch take some pictures and to get wet! They have facilities (e.g., out houses) on site. These places are also VERY crowded during a hot summer day as well and charge a nominal fee.

There are several campgrounds that in the White Mountain National Park. We stayed at Jigger Johnston back in 2007. Very very natural and beautiful. Also several hiking trails are along the way. Someday I hike the somewhat easy Sabbaday Falls trail again.

This past 4th of July we stopped at a location off the side of the road of the Swift River. We trekked through the woods and did some lunching, tubing, and relaxing on the Swift River.

Settler's Green - Dog Days!

Settler's Green Dog Days!

From the Settler's Green website:
* Glam-Fur Photo Booth with Costumes
* Open Agility Course
* FREE Dog Biscuits
* FREE Doggie Nail Clipping
* FREE Doggie Makeovers by Karla’s Pet Rendezvous
* FREE Dog Leashes with your donation to Animal Rescue League-NH
* Fod Kissing Booth
* Puppy Swim Pool
* Raffles, gift baskets and more!

NOTE: The BRAND NEW Marriott's Residence Inn is also VERY dog friendly as well. We enjoyed staying with them this past winter! It is right next to Four Your Paws Only!

Soulfest Discount!

Discount for SoulFest received in my church bulletin this week:

Please be in prayer for Soulfest 2010 which will be held August 4-7 at Gunstock in Gilford, NH. This is four life-changing days of Christ-honoring music, celebration, worship, fellowship and teaching. For tickets and additional information, please contact Jillian Abbott jillianabbottsemail@gmail.com / 603-630-9577 or visit www.soulfest.com / 978-346-4577. Be sure to use promo code JILLIAN for a 15% discount.

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