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Extended Comment Time
May 07, 2007 - Article Categories: Miscellaneous

I have extended the time to post comments. Now, there is a full year to comment on any article or review.

EDIT: Wow, I am so glad that I extended the comment time, so many more comments are being posted on older reviews now! Thanks to all who participate! We do appreciate it!

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Will the High Price of Gas Deter RV Travel?
May 05, 2007 - Article Categories: Equipment • Travel-Plans • Miscellaneous

RVTravel.com has posed the question: $4 a gallon gas may be coming. How would that affect your RVing?

With over 3800 responses, approximately 23% stated that higher gas prices will have no effect on RV travel. According to RVTravel.com, their poll results are the opposite of the findings from the Recreation Vehicle Industry Association (RVIA). The recent RVIA press release states that RV travel will increase this spring and summer.

Last April, we discussed the high gas prices on the That’s Camping forum, and even though we only had 13 poll votes, 70% stated that they would camp about the same.

Personally, our camping plans are substantially less this year, but it was not due to the hike in gas prices. I guess it will be a mixed blessing; we have so much to do around the new house, and keeping close to home will ultimately save us money. But truthfully, if circumstances were different, our plans would probably be the same as any other year.

So what are your thoughts? Whether you are a seasonal or transient camper, will your travel plans change due to the high gas prices? Please post your comments here, or (even better) participate in this years forum poll.

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Danforth Bay Extends Camping Season
March 28, 2007 - Article Categories: Travel-Plans • Danforth-Bay

Thanks to the Flintstones for bringing this to our attention!

Danforth Bay will be open year round, with a limited number of sites available during the off season in November, December, and March. Great news!

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Review: Microsoft Streets & Trips 2007 software
March 28, 2007 - Article Categories: Equipment

One of our long time visitors, Carl, sent us his review of Microsoft Streets & Trips 2007 software:

Don’t Waste Your Money

We purchased Microsoft Streets & Trips 2007 with GPS to use on a Coast to Coast trip and want to warn others about it. The 120+ dollars was a TOTAL WASTE. Microsoft products and support which has been going downhill, has finally hit bottom.

We were planning to use it to plot one to two days in advance where we would be and where to stay. Needless to stay, the laptop spent most of the trip in the case. My $250.00 MIO GPS which was purchased early on into the trip, ran circles around it.

For instance, I was sitting in a campground in California looking for another campground to go to. Streets & Trips showed only three campgrounds for the whole state of CA. There are around three hundred in that state at least. Later I was able to get it to show more campgrounds (works somewhat on Cape Cod not in CA??). The only problem, according to the software, was the campgrounds in Orange CA were south of Dana Point. To New Englanders that would be the equivalent of looking for a campground in Dover NH and the program showing them around Boston MA. How happy would you be to drive all distance for nothing?

Trying to get help at Microsoft is a joke. All they want you to do is use the web pages for the USELESS FAQS. One FAQ sent me to the people who wrote the mapping software. If I remember correctly, they wanted $50 for me to get the corrected data. Microsoft later said I needed to be online to get it to work. Sure, we carry a 3500 mile phone line/Cable behind us. When I tried while parked a WIFI spot it still would not work online, kept getting “page not found errors from Microsoft.com. Found out later you have to use Explorer 7.0, not Netscape etc.

What I did do (go there yourself if you don’t believe me) was go to the user group pages for 2007 road and trip. There was page after page of people with the same problems all getting the same answer (that is No answer) from Microsoft.

Thanks Carl for sharing your review of this software. It is too bad that you had such a negative experience with the software, but I am sure it will help other campers considering to purchase

Additional Web Resources

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Coleman Grills on Sale at Amazon
March 01, 2007 - Article Categories: Equipment

Amazon is having a sale on Coleman grills and stoves.

Coleman two burner stove
Coleman 2 burner stove

Here is a cute Coleman stove and grill combo
Coleman grill stove

Coleman Road Trip LXE grill is also on sale at $40 off retail price:
Coleman Road Trip grill

There are ten products on sale, so check the full page. Some products include free shipping, depending on weight and size. It looks like the sale ends on April 1, 2007

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2007 New England RV / Camping Shows
January 31, 2007 - Article Categories: RV-Camping-Shows

Here is the schedules for the 2007 season RV & Camping Show (boat shows too)

Remember to check the RVIA.org to search for RV shows.

Massachusetts:

New Hampshire:

Maine:

Vermont:

Rhode Island

Related Web site links:

Check out the .

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Send Review Form Temporarily Moved
October 19, 2006 - Article Categories: Miscellaneous

Unfortunately, due to technical difficulties, the review form has been temporarily moved to a new location. We are still accepting campground reviews, but you must first contact us to receive the new instructions for sending in a review. Just drop us a quick note, and we will reply as soon as we can.

This is only a temporary glitch, but it might take some time to fix the problems. We are grateful for your patience! Thank you!

You can contact us at
http://www.thatscamping.com/index.php/camping/contact

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Favorite Camping Memories for 2006 Season
October 14, 2006 - Article Categories: Travel-Plans • Miscellaneous

Well it’s about that time when all good Northeast campers begin to winterize their RV’s and get ready for the long winter months ahead. The leaves are turning, the air is crisp and the first snow fall will be here before you know it!

So, let’s all bundle up, drink a mug of warm cocoa, and sit around the virtual campfire to share our favorite memory (or memories) of the 2006 camping season.

I’ll start.

We have so many wonderful memories this year, but I think the one that stands out is our trip to Danforth Bay in May for Pets Weekend. Our niece was with us, and since she is getting older, she doesn’t have time to camp with us very often anymore, so this was a special trip.

Mindy our Rat Terrier also had a great time. She loves competing and won a ribbon for Musical Chairs.

We walked a lot, laughed a lot, ate some great food at the Pizza Barn, and had a really nice time. Danforth Bay is great in the peak summer months, but there is definitely fun to camp on the off-season months in spring and fall. I like camping in the chillier months, it feels so cozy!

So, now it is your turn.

Do you have a favorite memory from this season? Leave a comment below or email us. Comments will remain open for this article until the end of April.

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The Bluffs at Danforth Bay
August 13, 2006 - Article Categories: Travel-Plans • Danforth-Bay

The Bluffs at Danforth Bay is a brand new Adult (50+) Seasonal Camping Community located in Freedom, New Hampshire. Sites are available for $3150 plus metered electric and an optional $100 winter on-site storage fee. Cable TV, Internet access, guest fees and canoe/kayak usage are all included in your yearly seasonal fee.

If you can’t wait until next season, there is a discounted rate of $1800 to stay from August to mid-November.

For those wanting to sign up for next year (mid-April to mid-Nov) a $500 is required, and you have the option to choose your site after September 1st.

Open House tours are available on Saturday, August 26 starting at 11am.

Our Tour

On Friday afternoon, Diane took Mike and me on an “official” tour of the Bluffs and to be honest, I was really impressed. So impressed, that for a few brief minutes I considered lying about our age, and signing up on the spot.

We fell in love with the Club House area. I think this is really the heart and soul of the campground.

Outside you’ll find two heated (salt water) pools and 3 tennis courts. Several canoes/kayaks are available for peaceful access to Huckins Pond.

When you walk inside the Club House (top floor), the large function area is outstanding. Lots of tables and chairs. High vaulted ceilings, and windows galore with access the wrap around deck out back (with a stunning view.) Several cozy sitting areas to read quietly or access the Internet. A large TV screen with DVDs along with a juke box.  Access to a small full kitchen is great for functions or just a snack with friends.

Head downstairs, and you’ll find the laundry, showers/restrooms, fitness room, game room (pool tables, etc) and a wonderful library room. Both upstairs and downstairs are handicapped accessible.

No one under 21 years of age is allowed to utilize most amenities at the Bluffs; but members with younger guests will have no problem accessing all of Danforth Bay’s amenities, which includes 3 pools, 2 lake beaches, tennis courts, boating, playgrounds, entertainment, snack bar, and camp store.

Security is important at the Bluffs. Unlike Danforth Bay, there is a key pass (keypad), not a card pass. Each seasonal gets their own code and Danforth Bay guests (coming in by car or golf cart) are not able to access the grounds.

What About the Sites?

Most of the camp sites are large and spacious. They offer a little something for everyone’s tastes: sunny & open or more private. There are even some available for two or more “friends” that want sites close together.

If you like being near the action, there are many (sunny and open) sites available right near the Club House/pool area. There are also other sites that are still close by, but are a little more private, away from the business of the Club House area.

On our tour, Diane drove by many friendly, happy campers. We stopped and spoke to a couple with 3 precious Westie dogs and a gorgeous site. Besides fantastic landscaping, they had the most heavenly view of the mountains and fields below. The views from some sites at the top is breathtaking.

Open House at the Bluffs

The good news is there are still a lot of good sites available. They are hosting an Open House on Saturday, August 26 starting at 11AM. If you are looking for a new seasonal campsite, or if even if you are curious about seasonal camping and what it offers, it is a great opportunity to check out the Bluffs for yourself. There will be personal golf cart tours, or if you rather take a tour on your own that is also possible.

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Diana’s Bath - review by New England Camper
August 12, 2006 - Article Categories: Northeast-Attractions • Natural-Attractions

New England Camper has written a wonderful review (with photos) of Diana’s Bath, located in North Conway, New Hampshire (White Mountains.)

Here are a few more links for Diana’s Bath and NH Waterfalls

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Any AOL Users Out There?
August 03, 2006 - Article Categories: Miscellaneous

AOL has recently opened their “gated garden” and allowing us non-members access to their site.

Today, I decided to sign up for a free AOL email account. AOL has a reputation as a horrendous nightmare for designers and web programmers since AOL (in their infinite wisdom) decides almost all mail is spam or blocks email from certain scripts all together.  I figured it would be a good way to test scripts.

Anyway, to make a long story short, I went to That’s Camping and signed up for updates list using my new AOL email address; everything seemed to work fine. I just need to receive the confirmation email to finalize my subscription. I looked in my AOL inbox, and nope, nothing. Kept hitting the new mail button...nada.

So, I checked the Spam folder...what a surprise (sarcasm added here), there is my confirmation email from That’s Camping. sigh. So, that means that most of the AOL users that try to subscribe to the updates list will probably not get their confirmation email unless they check their spam folder.

The confirmation email is needed to finalize the actual subscription so if the user doesn’t hit the link in the email, then they are not added to the updates list.

Sorry if I offended any of our visitors, but I really really really hate AOL.

For those that have tried to subscribe to our updates list using your AOL account, make sure to check the spam folder for the confirmation email.

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Remick Farm in Tamworth New Hampshire
July 23, 2006 - Article Categories: Northeast-Attractions • Natural-Attractions

Looking to do something fun and educational in New Hampshire? Visit the Remick Museum and Farm in Tamworth. Admission is free, and they also give tours.

For a sneak peek, take a look at our photos from our summer 2005 visit:

baby calf photo

The Remick Farm is located on 58 Cleveland Hill Road, Tamworth, New Hampshire - check their web site for more details:
http://www.remickmuseum.org

[Tamworth is located south of Conway and north of Ossipee, NH]

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Camping and Thunderstorms
July 20, 2006 - Article Categories: Camping-Tips

Ron, one of our regular forum contributors, suggested that we should talk about what to do when a thunderstorm hits while you are camping. I agreed that it is an important topic, so I dug around google for some links:

Join us on our forum to discuss camping and thunderstorms.

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