Camping Guide 2012 - Post
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Camping Guide 2012 - Post
MAKE FAMILY MEMORIES ON CHAUTAUQUA LAKE LAKEFRONT RESORT W WW.CAMPCHAUTAUQUA.COM WWW.CAMPCHAUTAUQUA.COM c amp@campchautauqua.com 716/789-3435 716//7 789-3435 camp@campchautauqua.com E asy A ccess-Rt 3 94 2 .5 m iles n orth o xit 8 Easy Access-Rt 394 2.5 miles north off e exit 8,, I-86, 1 5m iles s outh o exit 60, 60, II-90 -90 I-86, 15 miles south off exit H ighly R ated Highly Rated INDEX OF ADVERTISERS AQUA CASA VACATION HOMES 11 BELLA VISTA CAMPGROUND 16 BRANCHES OF NIAGARA CAMPGROUND & RESORT 17 CAMP CHAUTAUQUA 2 CHAUTAUQUA LAKE KOA 24 DAISY BARN CAMPGROUND 8 EVERGREEN OUTFITTERS 3 EVERGREEN TRAILS CAMPGROUND 7 GEAR FOR ADVENTURE 10 GENESEE COUNTRY CAMPGROUND 13 GIRL SCOUTS OF WNY 15 HEMLOCK CAMPGROUND 12 HIDDEN VALLEY CAMPING AREA KEN ASEL MOUNTAIN MEADOWS RESORT NIAGARA COUNTY CAMPING RESORT PINE HILL COTTAGES & MOTEL POPE HAVEN CAMPGROUND 9 18 13 23 8 6 POTTER COUNTY FAMILY CAMPGROUND 5 PRESQUE ISLE PASSAGE 4 SHAMROCK PINES CAMPGROUND 22 THREE VALLEY CAMPGROUND 14 WILLARD'S COUNTRY PLACE 6 WOODSIDE CAMPSITES 7 Kayaks, Canoes, Stand-Up Paddleboards & Camping Gear • sales • rentals • lessons • paddling tours Ashville, NY www.evergreen-outfitters.com 716-763-2266 CAMPGROUNDS, CABINS & COTTAGES 2012 3 MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR TIME Have you ever had the experience of rushing around in a panic before a trip? This is probably something we have all experienced. It is very easy to prevent the frantic and stressful trip preparations -- all it takes is a bit of organization and scheduling. Ultimately, if you start your trip prepared, you will have more fun during your trip and the return home will be far less hectic. 1. START BY MAKING A LIST. Determine everything you need to bring, including all of the food, clothing, and supplies you will need during your trip. Also include everything you want to get done before you leave. Making a list will help you stay organized and focused as you prepare for your trip. As you get things collected and complete tasks, you can check them off. A list will also ensure that you don't forget anything that is extremely important. 2. PACK EARLIER RATHER THAN LATER. The most stressful part of getting ready for a trip is packing, and it get exponentially worse as you become more limited on time. If you pack ahead of time you have more time to make sure you have what you want, and if you don't have it you have time to get it. Most of us pack at the last moment, but in those rare instances that we pack earlier, it is like a huge weight being lifted off our shoulders. This is a wonderful feeling, and will help make your entire trip more fun. 3. CLEAN UP THE HOUSE BEFORE YOU GO. Nothing is as nice as coming home to a nice clean house. You will more thoroughly enjoy the bulk of your time away from home if you don't have the thought of coming home to a dirty house in the back of your mind. Leaving a clean home means making sure that all of the dishes are clean before you go, the laundry is clean, and anything that might spoil (in the refrigerator or on the counters) has been disposed of. Coming home to a clean house is like an extension of your vacation; you don't have to get right back into the daily grind of cleaning. Another great thing to do before you leave is to put clean sheets on the bed. Nothing is as nice as coming home to clean sheets on the bed. 4. PACK THE CAR UP THE NIGHT BEFORE. Once you have everything ready to go, bring it all together in one place to double check that you really do have everything you need. Then you can load everything into the car the night before you leave. This will leave more time to get going the following morning as well as more time to make sure everything is loaded as efficiently as possible. You will be able to make sure that the things you will want during the travel time are accessible rather than buried, which will significantly reduce travel stress. 5. LEAVE EARLIER THAN YOU NEED TO. If you are going on a road trip, hit the road early. You will have more time to enjoy the scenery along the way. If you leave early, you may even be able to stop at points of interest along the way, stop for lunch or coffee breaks, or do some exploring. 6. MAKE SURE THE TANK IS FULL BEFORE YOU LEAVE. The worst feeling when you go on a road trip is finding out that you have less fuel than you thought and you don't know when you will come upon another gas station. If you have a time limit or if you have to catch a ferry, it may be prudent to make sure your gas tank is full the night before you leave. If the tank is full, you won't have to worry about having an empty tank in the middle of nowhere. Preparedness is the best way to make sure your travel preparations are as free of stress as possible. Try these simple techniques and you may find that you even enjoy getting ready for your trip, rather than running around in a fog of worry. ■ RV Park & Cabin Rentals Our park can accommodate any size RV with towed vehicle included (65 feet or longer!), since most of our RV sites are “pull-thrus” with easy access, over 40 of which include 50-amp service. Every RV Site also includes Cable TV and Wi-Fi. For those campers without an RV, we have 14 diverse rental units available to accommodate any sized family or budget. Additionally, we have an area reserved for those camping the old fashioned way, in tents. Hills Family Campground has provided incomparable quality in camping services for over 25 years. As we adapt to our new name, Presque Isle Passage, we intend to continue that quality of service, advancing it in every way possible in an effort to insure your enjoyment and satisfaction. Presque Isle Passage is in the midst of a wide range of nearby attractions that suit a full spectrum of interests. From family-oriented parks, attractions and museums to outdoor attractions that are centered around Lake Erie and beyond, there is something for everyone. There is so much to explore at Presque Isle State Park alone that can fill several days of adventure. If you like to live on the wild side, you may prefer to visit the Erie Zoo, take a ride on Waldameer Park’s Ravine Flyer II, or try your luck at Presque Isle Downs & Casino. W W W W Woodall’s Rated: Facilities • Trailer Life Rated: 7/9.5/8.5 6300 Sterrettania Road, Fairview, PA 16415 • (814) 833-3272 info@presqueislepassage.com Just 500 feet from I-90, Exit 18 - Sterrettania Rd/Presque Isle 4 CAMPGROUNDS, CABINS & COTTAGES 2012 Come relax and enjoy the fresh mountain air of the Susquehannock State Forest here in the Allegheny mountains. Your outdoor adventures start here with family and friends. We can accommodate your camping needs whether you camp in a tent, RV or one of our camping cabins. We have a camping experience for you! Open year round, our 44 acre campground is located in the heart of “Potter County, God’s Country.” 30 new, spacious, and wooded water and electric sites 15 new hook-up sites (water, electric, and sewer) 6 new heated Camping Cabins each with their own bathroom & kitchen facilities 2 new heated Bathhouses with shower facilities 4 Group primitive camping areas each is very wooded and very isolated New food cart on site serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. Potter P otter County Family Campground 3075 East Second Street, Coudersport, PA 16915 (814) 274-5010 www.pottercountycamping.com CAMPGROUNDS, CABINS & COTTAGES 2012 5 Willard’s Country Place is family owned and operated. We are located on 150+ acres in the beautiful hills & valleys of Allegany County. The grounds include trails, streams, wooded areas, open fields and ponds for your enjoyment and relaxation. A gazebo is nearby a pond that has “catch & release” fishing available. As a small campground, we are ideal for group use. The bed & breakfast is located in our century-old farmhouse, across the street from the campground. We are in the middle of Alleghany County, central to the many activities available throughout the four seasons. Letchworth Park, Rushford Lake, Moss Lake, Seneca Oil Spring, Cuba Lake, Rock City Park, Country Churches, Antique Shops, Golf Courses, Fishing & Hunting, Hiking, Snowmobiling, Winter Tubing. 7496 Crawford Creek Rd. Caneadea, NY 14717 1-585-365-8317 Call ahead for cabin availability Rustic Knotty Pine 30’x40’ Great Room Campground - Lodge - Bed & Breakfast - Cabins - Tents - RV Sites Something for Everyone 6 CAMPGROUNDS, CABINS & COTTAGES 2012 WOODSIDE CAMPSITES Bring Your Gear...Come Camp Here Seasonal Site Rate $675 Daily & Weekly Rates Camp Opens May 11th-Oct 8th • Fishing • Playground • Waterfalls • Games Room • Electric & Water Sites • Swimming Pond • Firewood Available • Modern Restrooms • Live Bands • Adult & Children’s Planned Activities 8248 Griswold Rd., Cassadaga, NY 14718 716-672-4402 CAMPGROUNDS, CABINS & COTTAGES 2012 7 Daisy Barn Campground Your Home on the Lake The Daisy Barn. A Premiere Campsite on Lake Ontario at Wilson New York The campsite lies on 36 lawned and treed acres just off route 18 - The Seaway Trail. There are lots for RV’s and choice green areas for dry campers and tents. Within 20 miles there is of course Niagara Falls and its numerous attractions including a Casino. There is fine dinning, numerous golf courses, vineyard tours and wine tasting and the historic Erie Canal at Lockport. To our west you’ll find popular Fort Niagara and the lovely Niagara River villages of Youngstown noted for it’s annual Regatta and Lewiston with their praiseworthy Jazz Fest and Art Fest. And finally, to our east, the popular sport fishing harbor village of Olcott favored for its fishing derbies, charters and harbor life. 3101 West Lake Rd., Wilson, NY 14172 • www.daisybarncampground.com • (716) 751-9375 Pine Hill Cottages & Motel Amid beautiful shade trees and expansive lawns, enjoy a quiet,peaceful setting in 1, 2, 3, and 4 bedroom cottages - most air-conditioned and some with fireplaces. Terrific, spacious chalets and traditional smaller cozy cottages all offer large decks, picnic tables, full kitchens and baths, cable television, and a children’s playground. Air-conditioned motel rooms and charming efficiencies are also available for daily or weekly rental. Wander down to the private waterfront for lounging, fishing, boating, sunning on the dock, or resting and reading in the shade of the maple tree. Daily or weekly rentals and early-bird off-season rates! Located between Chautauqua Institution and Interstate 86 3884 Park Way (Woodlawn Rd. off Route 394) Ashville, NY 14710 716/789-3543 • www.pinehillresort.com Unbelievable! Pleasant surroundings, home-size cottages, and well-kept comfortable units keep people coming back to Pine Hill. 8 CAMPGROUNDS, CABINS & COTTAGES 2012 CAMPING 101 Camping is a great way to enjoy the outdoors and take a much needed mini-vacation without spending a fortune. Staying overnight at a campground typically runs from $10 to $25. Compare that to a motel stay, which can easily cost $75 and up, and you'll see that the savings add up fast. Of course, if you haven't gone camping since you were a kid – or you've never gone camping, period – then expect an initial investment in time, money, and energy. But it's worth it. Spending several relaxing weekends a year in the midst of breathtaking scenery is good therapy for the body, mind, and soul. THE ESSENTIALS Before you head into the great outdoors, you'll need some basic equipment. Get a sturdy tent big enough for your family to sleep in comfortably. Make sure it's watertight and strong enough to stand up to some wind. Sleeping bags are a must especially if you're camping in the mountains or the desert – climates that cool down dramatically at night even during the summer. Check ratings; a sleeping bag that's rated for only 40 F will keep you shivering in nighttime temperatures of 30 F, and you don't want that. A floor pad or an air mattress (with a good pump) will help you sleep more comfortably by adding an extra layer between you and the hard floor. A large electric lantern (with extra batteries just in case) is a must for evenings as well as for walking to the bathroom in the middle of the night or heading to the lake for some pre-dawn fishing. Bring several flashlights, too. Lawn chairs are great for a relaxing afternoon of reading under the trees or for sitting by the campfire at night. Unless you're prepared to eat nothing but granola bars and fresh fruits and vegetables, buy a Coleman stove. It's portable, it runs on propane, and it's great for morning coffee or a hot dinner of canned stew (don't forget the can opener). By the way, inexpensive, durable dinner plates and cups work better than the rugged metal cups and plates you'll see in camping stores. Why? Because your hot chocolate doesn't stay hot very long inside one of those metal cups. Bring an inexpensive plastic tablecloth to cover picnic tables. And a large plastic bin works well for doing the dishes (remember to bring dish soap). Be sure to ask the people at the outdoor equipment store how to set up and use everything – especially your tent and your stove. Don't leave the store with your purchase until you comfortably understand how to use everything. If you have questions later, don't hesitate to call back. When you're packing toiletries for your camping trip, include a well-stocked First Aid kit, bug spray, and sunscreen. DO YOUR HOMEWORK Before you go on that first, momentous camping trip outdoors, learn everything you can about your chosen destination. Get brochures, look up information on the Internet, and ask as many questions as you can think of. What does the location look like? Is your site shaded? Are there poisonous shrubs in the area? Will you be camping next to a river or stream? Are campfires allowed? Is firewood provided? What are the campground amenities? Are there hot showers on site? Flush toilets? A campground store? A playground? Where are the nearest medical facilities? If there's a lake on the premises, ask about boat rentals, fishing permits, and swim beaches. When you arrive at your campground, scope it out. Find out where the bathrooms are. Locate the camp hosts, in case you need them later. Read everything posted at the entrance. Follow the rules. Be safe. RELAX The best thing about camping is getting away from it all. Leave behind your cell phones, your computers, your beepers. Enjoy the beautiful scenery and the fresh air. Let it all just soak into your pores and revitalize you. Kick back, unwind, slow down your pace. It's time to smell the wild roses and count the twinkling stars. Relax, and enjoy! ■ UND E NEW R OWN ERS HIP UNDER NEW RSHIP OWNE Amenities On-Site • Swimming • Dump Station • Convenience Store • Outdoor Games • Playground • Laundry • Pull Thru Available • Propane • 50 Amp Available • Tennis • Water, Elec., Cable TV, All Sites • Honeywagon Service Available 2 99 Kiantone Road, Jamestown, NY 14701 Phone: (716)569-5433 www.hiddenvalleycampingarea.com Email: hiddenvalley@hiddenvalleycampingarea.com OPEN APRIL 15 TH - OCTOBER 15 TH New Tenting Area Available CAMPGROUNDS, CABINS & COTTAGES 2012 9 CAMPFIRE SAFETY If a fire gets out of control, it can be dangerous both for people and for wild animals. With these easy tips from Smokey the Bear, you can make sure that never happens! of control. In kindness to the little animals living in your campground, place a stick in the water bucket, so any critter that falls in can climb back out again. KEEP EXTRA WOOD FAR AWAY Your woodpile should be at least five feet away from the fire, and upwind. USE A CAMPFIRE PIT If your campground has a fire pit, be sure to build your fire there. If there isn't one, pick an area that isn't under any tree branches and dig a small pit. Make sure there aren't any twigs, branches, or grasses nearby that could catch fire. The ground should be clear down to the dirt for five feet all the way around your pit. Your campground fire pit might have stones circling it or a metal ring. That's the best kind! KEEP A FIRE BUCKET AND SHOVEL NEARBY Whenever you build a campfire, you should have a pail of water and a shovel nearby. The water is to put on the fire to put out the flames. The shovel is to scoop up dirt to throw on the fire, in case it gets out 10 CAMPGROUNDS, CABINS & COTTAGES 2012 PUT YOUR MATCH IN THE FIRE After lighting your fire, put the match in it. Never toss away a match that's still hot or warm. NEVER LEAVE A FIRE UNATTENDED This is the most important rule of all. Never leave your fire unwatched, even for a minute. If everyone else has to go to the bathroom, have one person stay with the fire and wait until the others are back. When it's time for bed, use the bucket and shovel to put your fire out with water and dirt. Make sure it's all the way out before you turn in for the night. It's better to put a lot of water on than not enough. Your fire pit will have all night to dry out and be ready for the next day's campfire. ■ AQ UA C A SA V A C A T IO N H O M E S O n B eau tifu lL ake C hau tau qu a A R E A A T T R A C T IO N S F O R T H E W H O L E F A M ILY ! 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V acation hom es located on H idden V alley D riv e, three streets south of C hautauqua In stitution . F our your in form ation , the sum m er season is from M ay to O ctober. E xception s can be m ade; callfor details. R eserv ation s are from S aturday 2:00pm to S aturday 10:00am . A deposit of on e-half of the ren talfee is required to con firm an d hold the reserv ation . Ju st brin g you r clothes, fishin g p oles an d golf clu bs B .J.E ich elb erg er A qua C asa V acation H om es P.O . B ox 762,C hautauqua,N Y 14722-0762 P hone: (716) 708-2236 F ax (716) 789-5720 E m ail:aq u acasa@ g m ail.co m • w w w .aq u acasa.co m CAMPGROUNDS, CABINS & COTTAGES 2012 11 BUDGET CAMPING If you're looking to save a few pennies on your family vacation this year, you can't do better than to plan a camping trip. First and foremost, the savings on housing is staggering. Where you would pay anywhere from fifty to hundreds of dollars a night for a hotel, campground stays are far more reasonable. Almost as dramatic is the amount you'll save on entertainment. Most campgrounds and RV parks are near gorgeous natural areas where you and your family can play all day for free, or for a minimal admission fee. PLAN AHEAD To get the most bang for your camping buck, plan your trip well in advance. Many campgrounds and RV parks offer reduced rates for weekly or monthly stays, so you can save by planning to stay put in one place for longer. Try to choose a park that's near a place you'd like to explore, such as a scenic mountain range, a great fishing lake, or a new stretch of desert. You'll also want to scout out your campground options. What other amenities does each park offer? Will you be interested in cable TV hook-ups? Wi-fi internet access? Rainy-day activities for the kids? You'll find RV parks with everything from swimming pools and work-out rooms to fishing ponds and onsite boat launches. Many parks charge for TV and internet hook-ups, but some do not. Do a little homework in advance so you won't be surprised by any costs when you arrive at the park. TEAM UP Most RV parks and campgrounds welcome large groups, and camping with friends or family can be a great way to keep the costs down. Your campground may offer a special group rate if you reserve a certain number of campsites in one booking. This is a great way to plan a family reunion or to get a group of friends together. And it also keeps the workload down! With a large group, you can easily delegate the meals and rotate the duty around, so each family is only responsible for a few meals over the course of a long weekend. GET INTO CAMPFIRE COOKING Once you've chosen to take a camping vacation, the second most significant thing you can do to save money is to decide to cook your meals at your campsite. By not going out to eat, you'll dine just as cheaply as you do at home. Most campsites have their own fire pit and grill, which makes campfire cooking easy so long as you remember to bring all of your pots and pans with you. If you prefer, you can invest in a Whisperlite or other gas-fueled backpacking stove that you can set up on the picnic table. Even a small backpacking stove is perfectly capable of cooking meals and hot drinks for two people. If you enjoy fishing, you'll love the feeling of satisfaction you get from catching your own supper! INVEST IN GOOD GEAR Aside from your RV, trailer, or tent, you'll need good recreational gear for your camping trip. A visit to a snowy mountain is a lot more fun if you have all the sleds, skis, and snowshoes you need for a day on the slopes. Plan ahead by doing some off-season shopping. In the summer, look for discounts on coldweather gear. Late fall is a perfect time to find sales on boating and hiking equipment, when stores are trying to clear out their stock. Garage sales, rummage sales, and used equipment stores are also a great place to go for bargains. While you're shopping, keep an eye out for cooking gear you can use to stock your RV or camping stores. Camping has a way of making a person appreciate the little things, from a hot and hearty meal to a comfy bed for the night. When you spend your days hiking and boating in the great outdoors, enjoying the spectacles of nature, you don't need money to have a good time. With a little planning and savvy, you'll be amazed at how economical a camping trip can be! ■ a m C pgrou k c o l m nd e H 2084 Wharton Rd., Austin, PA • Potter County (814) 647-8403 Year Round Lodging Daily • Weekly • Long Term Rates Variety of Campsites • Propane • Hot Showers • Fishing • Hunting • Store with Bait & Tackle • Local Custom Tied Flies • Fish & Release For The Kids 12 CAMPGROUNDS, CABINS & COTTAGES 2012 A Are re you looking for great camping? Genesee Country Campground in Caledonia, New York is the place for you! We have spacious, open and wooded sites available for campers of all types. Of course, we also offer tent camping to those that prefer the real “outdoorsy” thing. Our sites all provide picnic tables and fire rings! We welcome pets. We also love kids here at Genesee Country Campground, so we have provided a beautiful playground for their use. Here at G enesee Country Campground we really cater to outdoor lovers! We have hiking trails, a great local stream and many places nearby for visiting! For geology lovers, there’s lots of interesting places to check out. The Rocks are right here. Be sure to put aside some time to spend at the nearby Finger Lakes while you’re staying with us at G enesee Country Campground. There are many shops, restaurants and museums nearby. We have a camp store for all your camping needs. We have ice, propane, wood and lots of other items. We are just minutes from Caledonia and Leroy. We are located one mile from Genesee Country Museum. We also offer seasonal sites for anyone interested in staying with us for the season! Season Open: May 1st to October 31st 40 Flint Hill Road, Caledonia, NY 14423 Phone: (585) 538-4200 Email: raesgcc@netzero.net • Owner: Edie & Joe Rae Mountain Meadows Resort Specializing in Large Seasonal Campsites & Daily Rentals Mountain Meadows Resort, a special place in Western New York for R.V. campers. The resort is located along a hillside overlooking the hills of Wyoming County. Scenic views of the meadows and woodlands makes Mountain Meadows a special place for R.V. campers. You can enjoy all of nature’s beauty will all the modern facilities of a top rated R.V. park. Facilities & Activities • Rec. building, lounge with internet • Store and game room • Inground heated swimming pool • Picnic Shelters • Softball diamond • Horseshoe pits • Playground and hiking trails • Fishing and boating ponds and lake • Shuffleboard courts • Clean, modern restrooms • Planned activities, hayrides • Dinner dancing, live music • Farm animals • New waterfront campsites w/ electric & water 13500 Parker Road, Holland, NY 14080 (716) 457-3116 • Cell (716) 560-1121 Email: mmpark2@msn.com www.MountainMeadowsPark.com CAMPGROUNDS, CABINS & COTTAGES 2012 13 FAVORITES RECIPES FOR CAMP COOKS HAM AND EGG SCRAMBLE Breakfast foods are especially simple. Campers can make all sorts of different breakfast foods, including pancakes, french toast and eggs. To prepare for a day full of adventure, having a delicious protein filled breakfast is of utmost importance, which is why the ham and egg scramble is an excellent camping recipe. 1-3 eggs per person, depending on the desired serving size for each person 1-2 ounces of ham cubes, approximately 1/4 inch square Butter or olive oil Grated chedder, pepperjack, or swiss cheese (optional) Place a skillet or other pan over medium heat. Heat the butter or oil in the skillet. When the butter is warm, break the eggs into the pan and add the ham and cheese. Stir the ingredients together until your scramble has reached the desired consistency. If you want some added flavor you can use various spices to add flavor, including pepper flakes to give it a little kick. CLASSIC GRILLED CHEESE SANDWICH The grilled cheese sandwich is one of the favorite comfort foods. These sandwiches can be as adventurous or as traditional as you desire. They are simple to make and delicious to eat. If you brought a pot with you on your camping trip, you can heat up some tomato soup to dunk your sandwich in. 2 Slices of bread per person, sourdough, wheat, potato or other type as desired 2-3 ounces of cheese per person, any type or combination you desire (american cheese, gruyere, medium cheddar, pepperjack, swiss or other) Butter Place slices of cheese between two slices of bread. Butter the outside of each slice of bread. Place sandwiches on a hot grate over a fire. Grill the sandwich, until the bread is toasted and the cheese has melted. Serve hot, with tomato soup. If you want to make a more gourmet sandwich you can make if with gruyere and time or any other combination of spices and cheese. HAMBURGER OR CHEESEBURGER No other food is as classic as the cheeseburger. The hamburger is also a delicious, yet delightfully easy dinner to prepare after a long day of camping. 1/4 - 1/2lb lean or extra-lean hamburger per person 1 slice cheese per person (optional) 1 bun per person Divide the hamburger into equal portions and shape into rounds. Place on a hot grate and cook until the meat is barely pink in the middle and the juices run clear. While the hamburger is cooking, butter the buns and place on the grate to warm before serving if you like toasted buns. Turn the hamburgers over halfway through the cooking process, and place the cheese on top of the burger. When the meat is cooked and the buns are warm, remove from heat, place on the buns and serve hot with the desired condiments and sides. RV CAMPING 50% OFF 1 Night with 2 Night Minimum. 15% OFF Mon-Thurs Cabin Rentals on Select Cabins *Must Present Coupon Sites S m a Big & l Your l to Suit Need s *Not Valid on Holiday Weekends THREE VALLEY CAMPGROUND 9766 Route 16, Holland, NY 14080 (716-537-2372) • www.threevalley.com From I-90 go south on Hwy. 490 to NY 16. Follow NY 16 through Holland 2.5 miles to Three Valley on the right. Just 25 minutes from Buffalo. SEASONAL SITES • CLUBHOUSE cres A 0 3 5 n of Fu Season Only SEASONAL SITES AVAILABLE 2012 THREE VALLEY CAMPGROUND has in ground pool, fishing, hiking trails, a playground, basketball, two large lakes and a large clubhouse with a beer and wine license. We have a steak roast, pig roast and chicken BBQ throughout the season and live entertainment. There are no additional charges for guests visiting you. CAMPING • CABIN RENTALS 14 CAMPGROUNDS, CABINS & COTTAGES 2012 TENT CAMPING Tent camping brings out the kid in everyone. There's something special about climbing into that cozy fabric house and snuggling down for a good night's sleep. And with the remarkable tents made today, you can easily find one that perfectly suits your needs. This year, pack your own, full-sized pillow. Invest in a durable air mattress or use several layers of padding (this will help keep you warm, too). If you tend to get chilly in your sleeping bag, bring along some extra blankets or a comforter. Do everything you can to give yourself a good night's rest, so you can concentrate on enjoying your camping trip. If your tent is a new one, be sure to practice putting it up, taking it down, and stowing it before you leave home. You never know when you'll wind up having to put your tent up in the dark or in foul weather, and nothing is worse than raising a tent for the first time when you're under added stress. If you've ever woken up in a soaked, soggy tent, then you know how important it is to become familiar with your tent's rain fly. Many rain flies come with their own poles because it's critical that the fly not touch the tent itself – that's the secret to keeping your tent dry. It may also be important that you stake your fly or use strings tied to nearby trees to keep the fabric away from that of your tent. Even if you don't expect rain, your fly is still important for keeping dew off the tent and, therefore, for keeping you nice and dry. DAY CAMPS Camp Seven Hills/Lakeside Holland, NY Camp Piperwood Perinton, NY Camp Windy Meadows Cambria, NY OVERNIGHT CAMPS Camp Seven Hills/Goodyear Holland, NY Camp Timbercrest Randolph, NY All are welcome! Register online at gswny.org or call Janet DePetrillo at 716.935.6063 Remember to never store food in your tent – especially in bear country! – and never allow an open flame near a tent. Instead, invest in some battery-powered headlamps or lanterns. Many tents have little pouches sewn into the inside of the tent fabric – this is a smart place to keep your flashlight or headlamp for easy access. Using a drop cloth or tarp underneath your tent is smart, since it will extend the life of your tent. And if you want to go tent camping with your medium-sized or larger dog, consider a tent with an outer vestibule for your dog to sleep in. Individual tents for dogs are also available in a range of sizes. During your trip, do your best to keep your tent dry and well-aired. If the nights are damp, but the days are sunny, consider detaching your fly during the day and draping it over a bush or picnic table to dry out in the sun. Giving your tent a good shaking-out every few days will help keep it clean. If you're going to be camping in a buggy area with mosquitoes and flies, make sure to keep your tent zipped closed during the day. Also, if you know you're going to be in a buggy area, you might consider using a tall, roomy tent, the kind that you could stand in comfortably. Some tents come equipped with side flaps that you can roll up and cover with mosquito netting, creating a bug-free, airy space for card games and reading. It’s time to sign up for p! summer cam Be sure to choose a tent that gives you plenty of space for both sleepers and their gear. It's always best to remove your shoes or boots as your enter the tent – store them outside in the outer vestibule or under a waterproof section of the tent. Just remember to shake out your shoes before you put them on! www.gswny.org 1.888.837.6410 CAMPGROUNDS, CABINS & COTTAGES 2012 15 Welcome to Family Camping at its Best! Breezy Point Campground offers family campers daily, weekly and seasonal camping at reasonable prices to fit your family budget. Facilities on our Grounds • Camp Store • Showers • Laundry • Propane • Dump Station • Firewood • Swimming Pool Six Small Lakes provide plenty of areas for fishing and non-motorized boating enjoyment. Come Stay With Us at Breezy Point campgrounds, where there is something for everyone. We’re a campground where you come as a stranger but leave as a friend. Points of Interest Near Scio, NY Come and enjoy our new pool • Golf Courses • Go Kart Racing • Wellsville Balloon Rally • Allegany State Park • Letchworth State Park • Rock City Park • Corning Glass Works BREEZY POINT CAMPGROUND 2749 Wolf Spring Rd., Scio, NY 14880 • (585) 593-3085 www.breezypointcampground.com Come & Enjoy the Beautiful View! 2329 Page Road Kennedy, NY 14747 (716) 267-4021 Phone (716) 720-3565 Cell (716) 267-4021 Fax camp@bellavistacampground.com www.bellavistacampground.com Take Advantage of All the Things Offered: • Spacious Seasonal & Overnight Sites • Tent Area • Primitive Wooded Camping Areas • Full Hook-Ups with 30 or 50 Amps • Clean, Modern Restrooms • Hot Showers • Heated Pool 16 • • • • • Pavilion Picnic Tables Playground Horseshoe Court Propane, Ice & Firewood Available • Campfires Permitted • Pet-Friendly • Planned Activities CAMPGROUNDS, CABINS & COTTAGES 2012 Open April 15th to October 15th WILDLIFE WATCHING TIPS Nothing's more exciting than spotting a wild animal when you're out in the wilderness. No matter how big or small the animal is, it's fun to watch it living its life‚ hunting for food, building its home, or exploring its territory. If you're patient and observant, you can catch wild animals doing some fascinating things. You might see chipmunks chase each other up and down trees, watch rabbits eating, or see a deer strolling through a field. These tips will help you have a great wildlife-watching experience. Most wildlife encounters end because the animals scurries away. That almost always happens because it's spotted you and is afraid of what you might do. If you want to animal to stay, so you can watch it longer, you'll need to do two things: keep very quiet, and don't get too close. How close is too close, you ask? If you see the animal looking at you or adjusting its behavior because of you, then you're too close. Take very slow steps backward and you just might convince the animal that it's safe enough to stay. Strange as it sounds, most animals of the world assume that you're a hunter who wants to eat them. If you want to see animals in the wild, it's your job to convince the animals that you're safe to be continued on page 18 Camping in Niagara Falls has never been this much fun. Located on Grand Island, NY, this is a perfect location to enjoy your family and the outdoors while visiting Niagara Falls. We offer lodging in our log cabin rentals, spacious RV camping and tent sites. Sit lakeside and relax at our eight-acre scenic lake or try your hand at fishing, boating, or even take a ride on our zip line! Only 10 minutes from Niagara Falls, Canada and one mile from the New York State Thruway. This is camping at its finest. Our 70 acres of natural beauty, secluded settings, and courteous staff make us Western New York’s most desirable campground and resort. 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If dusk is when your family's busy making dinner, ask if an early-morning hike is something everyone would enjoy. Quiet is very important to wild animals. In the animal world, everything is either a hunter or prey. If it's a prey animal‚Äîan animal that gets eaten by other animals‚Äîthen it has to stay quiet to keep from being heard and caught. If it's a hunting animal, it needs to keep quiet so it can sneak up on its prey. In other words, nothing in the animal world is noisy. Being noisy would ruin its chances of finding a good meal or living another day, so of course animals are quiet! (Birds, which are less likely to be caught, can risk singing loudly. Especially when singing comes with another benefit‚ attracting a female bird.) Of course, some wild animals can be very dangerous‚ too dangerous to watch unless you're in a zoo or special wildlife sanctuary. Bears, alligators, moose, bison, wolves, and all types of wild cats (lynx, bobcat, mountain lion, jaguars) are all animals you should only watch when there are grown-ups with you. If you're out on your own and you see one of these animals, leave right away and go tell a grown up. There are safe ways to watch these animals, so if you're really desperate to see one, tell your parents and they can help you see a bear or a wolf in a safe place, where nothing bad can happen. If you want to see animals, it's important that you be quiet, too. Animals will never come near somebody who's shouting or singing or laughing loudly. To them, that sounds like trouble. If you're having a hard time spotting any animals, try sitting down in one place and seeing how long you can keep quiet. Odds are that, before you're done, you'll have spotted a wild creature of some kind. In the springtime, you might come across baby animals and bird that look like they've been abandoned. It's very important that you leave these babies alone. Wild animals are excellent parents who know what they're doing‚ they might be hiding nearby, waiting for you to go away so they can return and take care of their babies. Other parents hide their babies on purpose. Deer fawns, for instance, spend every day sitting very quietly, waiting for their mothers return in the evening. Sometimes baby birds that are learning to fly fall out of the nest and land on the ground. If you find a bird like this, don't worry! The parents will keep feeding the baby until it learns to fly. Animals are most active in the early morning and at dusk. If you want to see wildlife, you need to be out at that time of day, too. Compromise on this with your family. If they don't want to get up early, see if KEN ASEL RVs Park Models Motor Homes N E W A N D P R E - E N J OY E D Over 50 Pre-owned Travel Trailers & 5th Wheels On Display! 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