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Either you love or hate camping.
It depends on when, where and how. From the looks in the campgrounds over the big holiday weekend, lots of people love it. The when is still about the same for most campers, but the where and how has changed a lot over the years.
Even the people who run the campground can make a big difference and make or break a camping trip. A case in point occurred recently when Fred and Patty Thomas of Springfield camped a week at Table Rock. They said there couldn’t have been a better place to camp because of the helpful attendants.
“It makes a big difference where you camp,” Thomas said. “We have camped for years and have our favorite spots. In looking back, I think the best places we have found were where the attendants were the best, and places we didn’t like were places where the campground attendants were sour or worse.”
As for the how of camping, there are more ways to camp than there used to be campers. If you’re like most outdoor enthusiasts, you can’t wait to wet a line, hit the trail or relax at the beach. Today’s campers can spend more time having fun and less time setting up camp because of all the new camping items that offer weekend warriors things that make camping much easier than in the past.
Tent campers have tents that they can set up in less than a few minutes. The latest generation of outdoor gear is designed to make your life more comfortable in the great outdoors. You don’t have to leave all the comforts of home behind anymore.
“We started out with a tent, like most campers do, but over the years we have moved to a pickup truck camper to our new RV,” Fred Thomas said. “After seeing all the new tent camping gear that is available today, I am tempted to go back to tent camping – well, maybe not. But things are much different today than when we started camping 35 years ago.”
When pioneers pressed westward for land and opportunity, they left their homes and packed all they would need for the journey. Those were difficult times and those who were not prepared were unsuccessful. But for those who were prepared, their dreams became reality.
While we no longer pack up and venture into nature’s unknown out of necessity, we are still inspired by the pioneer spirit we have inherited from our ancestors and remains in us. The value of enjoying more time with family and friends in the great outdoors is a tradition that is going strong today in campgrounds all across the country.
Either you love or hate camping.
It depends on when, where and how. From the looks in the campgrounds over the big holiday weekend, lots of people love it. The when is still about the same for most campers, but the where and how has changed a lot over the years.
Even the people who run the campground can make a big difference and make or break a camping trip. A case in point occurred recently when Fred and Patty Thomas of Springfield camped a week at Table Rock. They said there couldn’t have been a better place to camp because of the helpful attendants.
“It makes a big difference where you camp,” Thomas said. “We have camped for years and have our favorite spots. In looking back, I think the best places we have found were where the attendants were the best, and places we didn’t like were places where the campground attendants were sour or worse.”
As for the how of camping, there are more ways to camp than there used to be campers. If you’re like most outdoor enthusiasts, you can’t wait to wet a line, hit the trail or relax at the beach. Today’s campers can spend more time having fun and less time setting up camp because of all the new camping items that offer weekend warriors things that make camping much easier than in the past.
Tent campers have tents that they can set up in less than a few minutes. The latest generation of outdoor gear is designed to make your life more comfortable in the great outdoors. You don’t have to leave all the comforts of home behind anymore.
“We started out with a tent, like most campers do, but over the years we have moved to a pickup truck camper to our new RV,” Fred Thomas said. “After seeing all the new tent camping gear that is available today, I am tempted to go back to tent camping – well, maybe not. But things are much different today than when we started camping 35 years ago.”
When pioneers pressed westward for land and opportunity, they left their homes and packed all they would need for the journey. Those were difficult times and those who were not prepared were unsuccessful. But for those who were prepared, their dreams became reality.
While we no longer pack up and venture into nature’s unknown out of necessity, we are still inspired by the pioneer spirit we have inherited from our ancestors and remains in us. The value of enjoying more time with family and friends in the great outdoors is a tradition that is going strong today in campgrounds all across the country.
The where to go camping also has changed. Today, campers have so many places to go throw a tent that the decision becomes difficult. With all the state parks and Corps of Engineers and private campgrounds all across the country, the choices are nearly unlimited.
As you plan your camping trip, you might want to check out the various campground guides that list private and public campgrounds to assist you in sorting out what each spot offers. That helps avoid surprises, and you will find much of what you need to know to choose the right campground nearest your destination. Picking the right campground puts the “happy” in the happy camper.
Happy camping.
