Friday wrapped with a near full park despite forecasts of cold temps and heavy rains. You have to respect the hard core nature of some of these folks willing to setup camp in the rain. Despite the mercury heading south and not a glimpse of the sun the tents and canopies popped up like groupies waiting for tickets to a rock concert. We love it when the echoes of children’s laughter ring out with such infectious joy and happiness it cannot stop from spilling over from site to site.
We saw our first round of “problem campers” for this park hosting gig that still has us shaking our heads. One group decided to setup their own impromptu zip stretching a couple hundred feet between some not yet occupied sites, another group let their 5 or 6 year old kiddo go off into the woods alone with an axe to do some illegal chopping, and the all too common trend of people not keeping their dogs on leashes. The “problem campers” are by far the minority but they do tend to create rich and distinct memories for us hosts.
Monday afternoon now and the weekenders have left allowing the energy of the park to return to a calm peaceful flow. As much as we do love seeing the park fill up and feel that buzz of life we equally love that feeling that the park is once again our private little nature reserve. The best way I can describe it is like having family visit for the holiday, you love seeing them and all the excitement however you also love when they leave and you have your home back to yourself. Happy camping!
GnomadicLife 