Barber Homestead Park

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Healthy Eating at the Campsite

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healthy foods for campingYou will have your share of burgers, steaks, and S’mores when you’re camping and that’s part of the fun. They are familiar foods we eat when enjoying time with others and we look forward to enjoying them guilt-free. You can incorporate healthy offerings along with your old favorites when you’re camping. [Read more…]

Keeping Camping Gear Safe From Mildew

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prevent mold on camping gearLiving in New York makes us pretty savvy when it comes to mold and mildew prevention. The humidity in the air can be a challenge to contend with if you are unfamiliar with mold treatment. Anything that is packed tightly while still damp from dew or humidity, can begin to mildew in a very short period of time. There are things you can do, however, and we’ll explain them for you. [Read more…]

Prepare Your Feet for the Walking You’ll Do When Camping

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walking at the RV parkCamping can be a great time to relax and spend time catching up with friends it’s also a time that you get a surprising amount of exercise. There is a lot of walking that happens around the campground. You’ll find yourself walking from your campsite to the store, over to the pool, back to your campsite, across to your friend’s campsite, and back and forth to other activities that are happening. By the end of the day your feet will feel it. And you may find yourself walking on uneven terrain. You’ll be going over grass and gravel some hilly areas and into some dips and curvatures. That’s why it’s a good idea to protect your feet and ankles and knees from injury. [Read more…]

Tips for Safe Preparation of Food at the Campsite

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Food Safety while RVingMeals are a big part of your camping experience and sharing food goes on all the time. You may be camping with a group of family and friends who all get together for meals. There are some steps you can take to make sure your food remains delicious and safe for consumption.

You’ll probably be transporting food to your friends’ campsite or maybe to a potluck. Tables will be set up and pans & bowls of food might be out in the elements for awhile. Keeping your food at a safe temperature is important and we’ll give you some tips for doing so. [Read more…]

The Kids Will Run, Play, Eat, Sleep, Repeat

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sleeping camperKids know how to enjoy the camping experience. They are naturals at it. Most of them, within 15 minutes of arrival, are exploring the campground and setting their sights on what adventures they plan for their stay. They will get plenty of fresh air when they are here and should sleep very well. We see lots of parents leave the campfire carrying sleeping kids who’ve had a full day of fun and couldn’t stay awake a minute longer. [Read more…]

A Few Quick Tips For RV Beginners

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RV TipsWhile getting an RV can make a huge difference when it comes to luxury travel and the enjoyment of your travel experiences, driving a full sized recreational vehicle is a lot different than driving a regular car or van. While there’s no denying the benefits, you will definitely want to follow a few of these tips in order to make sure you start off in the right situation. [Read more…]