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JJ_Spectre
Explorer
Feb 21, 2014

Couldn't stand it anymore, booked first weekend

Here in Ottawa, we've been buried under the snow since November. So far we've gotten 192cm/75in of snow and there doesn't seem to be any reprieve in the next couple of weeks. This has resulted in my thinking more and more fondly of getting back out in the Travel Trailer.
I bit the bullet and booked the second weekend in May to de-winterize and have our first trip out. My wife will get to enjoy breakfast in her "other" bed for Mother's Day as the two older kids and I make pancakes and bacon. It will also be our first trip with our new daughter, who was born 3 weeks ago.
Luckily, I was also able to get an appointment at the dealer to get the brakes and bearings inspected immediately following that weekend so that we can be ready for our 1600km journey east to our summer spot. It's going to be a busy spring getting ready for what I anticipate being a great summer of camping! :)

HAs anyone else booked for their first weekend yet?
Seeking Advice

9 Replies

  • michigansandzil's avatar
    michigansandzil
    Explorer
    Feb 21, 2014
    Cecilt wrote:
    Started boooking 2014 in October 2012 and was fully booked from from April 1st through Mid-September 2014 by November 2013. Can't wait


    I'm looking into places for July/August 2015. Thought maybe I was one of the few that looked that far in advance. Guess not.
  • Cecilt's avatar
    Cecilt
    Explorer
    Feb 21, 2014
    Started boooking 2014 in October 2012 and was fully booked from from April 1st through Mid-September 2014 by November 2013. Can't wait
  • JJ_Spectre's avatar
    JJ_Spectre
    Explorer
    Feb 21, 2014
    dieharder - I was thinking about doing some Stateside camping, but with the dollar taking such a hit against the USD, I think I'll be staying in Canada this summer. I'll save my pennies to chase some warmth next winter instead. ;)

    Good to hear from another Ottawa member!
  • dieharder's avatar
    dieharder
    Explorer
    Feb 21, 2014
    Right now my first weekend isn't until July 18 in Massena. That's the first booked one anyway.
  • dalenoel's avatar
    dalenoel
    Explorer II
    Feb 21, 2014
    Don't need reservations in April or May but have them for two spots in June, two spots in July, one in August and will still go in April, May, two in September and one in October for 2014.

    Right now I'm planning round trip to Phoenix, Lake Havasu City, Zion, Rushmore and points in between for spring of 2015
  • donandmax's avatar
    donandmax
    Explorer
    Feb 21, 2014
    Booked the end of May and heading for Solvang Ca and Buelton, Santa Barbara and Morro bay.
    Love central Ca. Hate southern Ca.
  • GaryWT's avatar
    GaryWT
    Explorer
    Feb 21, 2014
    We have one trip booked end of May, did Mothers Day last year and would like to do it again but might be tough as daughter graduates from college around that time. Will be booking more shortly I believe.
  • Reader1's avatar
    Reader1
    Explorer
    Feb 21, 2014
    We have several trips booked already. Ohio State Parks begin allowing you to book 6 months before the date.
  • michigansandzil's avatar
    michigansandzil
    Explorer
    Feb 21, 2014
    Congratulations on the new baby!

    We started booking for 2014 last November! Our first trip is heading out to the Smokies in April. Can't wait and I seriously hope the weather is warm enough to go without a jacket, but we'll see.

    Actually we have 8 camping trips currently booked, with at least 2 more to add on.

    Happy camping!

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