Getting the trailer ready for later this month. Most schools go back in session the last couple of weeks in August! Less hassle, less folks! Just booked a few nights lake side at a local lake for some relaxation, quiet time and non crowded fishing!! Last time we were out was the end of May,, had a mishap and wife slipped, broke her arm and has since been in rehab. Was concerned she would not want to go out again, but I showed her the reservation and she was excited to go!! Fingers crossed we get back into this!!

That's good news that your wife is on the mend. I'm professionally unemployed (retired). I enjoy when the kids start heading back to class and the campsites open up, but it's always a reminder that in a few of short months we'll be winterizing our units.Jim

I just retired from teaching. I am thrilled at the prospects of camping from Monday to Friday with no crowds and easy to get reservations. I camp all year long, but the parks can be crazy in the summer!

National wide most schools seem to be starting September 5, not the last 2 weeks in August.

Schools in NE Oklahoma appear to be starting around August 9th (my particular town) or thereabouts. I grew up in Michigan, and graduated high school in 1983. Back then, schools always started right after labor day. You would think schools in the south, who are always hollering about lack of money, would also start after labor day, when there is less need for air conditioning. But, no, they start in the middle of blazing hot August, so they can run the air conditioning non-stop for the next month.I also prefer to camp after school starts back. Branson is not far from me, and it is packed during the summer break.

Still may be pretty hot though. Hope it's a shady spot in the higher elevations.

August camping! Thank goodness school is back in session!

mitw44
Explorer
Jul 28, 2017
Schools in NE Oklahoma appear to be starting around August 9th (my particular town) or thereabouts. I grew up in Michigan, and graduated high school in 1983. Back then, schools always started right after labor day. You would think schools in the south, who are always hollering about lack of money, would also start after labor day, when there is less need for air conditioning. But, no, they start in the middle of blazing hot August, so they can run the air conditioning non-stop for the next month.

I also prefer to camp after school starts back. Branson is not far from me, and it is packed during the summer break.
JimK-NY
Explorer II
Jul 28, 2017
National wide most schools seem to be starting September 5, not the last 2 weeks in August.
jjjandrbaker
Explorer
Jul 28, 2017
I just retired from teaching. I am thrilled at the prospects of camping from Monday to Friday with no crowds and easy to get reservations. I camp all year long, but the parks can be crazy in the summer!
TucsonJim
Explorer II
Jul 28, 2017
That's good news that your wife is on the mend. I'm professionally unemployed (retired). I enjoy when the kids start heading back to class and the campsites open up, but it's always a reminder that in a few of short months we'll be winterizing our units.

Jim

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