Welcome to Camping Guide
New York Camping Article
. For a permanent link to this article, or to bookmark it for further reading, click here.
Becoming a Member of the Camping world
from:If you are ready to enter the camping world , then you have a number of options ahead of you to create the best experience that you can. Once you start exploring what’s available in the camping world , you will certainly find that there is more out there to experience than you ever thought possible.
First, if you are new to the camping world , then you would be wise to try a short weekend getaway at a location near you to see if it’s something you will truly enjoy. That way, you can have a trial run without investing too much time or money in your new hobby until you are certain that you’d like to continue pursuing it. Chances are, you are already familiar with camping locations near you. But you might not realize that there are likely to be a number of options at that site that will help you to customize your first camping world experience. The most basic options for campsites are those where you simply pay a site or usage fee. You pay per night for the privilege of setting up camp at the site. Depending on the location, there may be other services or amenities included, such as shower and toilet facilities or barbecue grills.
Beyond these basics, you will learn that the camping world has a full range of options for your vacation. You could find that all at the same site, you have those taking the option of a fully equipped cabin with all the luxuries of a hotel sharing their camping world with those who are sleeping in a tent and cooking on their campfire. Regardless of the location that you choose, you will need to familiarize yourself with the rules and regulations that you are required to follow when camping at the site. If it is a private site, the penalty for violating a rule could simply be that you are asked to leave. But if you are in a government run campsite, such as a state or national park, then you could be facing a fine for violating a law or regulation on a campsite.
Once you’ve done your weekend trip, you may find that you are hooked on the experience. If so, the camping world is now wide open for you to explore. There are literally thousands of camping sites across the nation, not to mention thousands more across the world. If you become a serious camper, you will also find that there is no end to the variety of products you can find to help make your experience more comfortable. Plus, if you do a little research, you’re certain to find recreation groups in your area whose members could very well let you in on some of the best locations to try – and might even be great travel partners for your next trip.
New York Camping News
Best 5 New York State Parks for Summer Tent Camping
Are you planning on going tent camping in New York this summer? If so, don't overlook the state's parks. I know of several that offer well-maintained and affordable tent sites. Here's a quick look at some of the best ones:
Read more...Labor judge overturns union election at Target
An administrative law judge from the National Labor Relations Board has overturned the union election last year at a Target store on New York's Long Island and ordered a new election citing unfair labor practices.
Read more...What's new in the world of travel
FROM new Cook Islands homestays to sleeping under the stars in New York, here's our weekly wrap-up of what's new in travel.
Read more...Emerald Ash Borer Awareness Week
This week marks Emerald Ash Borer Awareness Week. The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation wants residents and visitors to understand the species and the destruction it causes.
Read more...Best 5 Golf Courses in Ulster County, New York
Listen. Can you hear it? The golf courses of Ulster County, New York are calling. The picturesque county is just under an hour's drive from New York City and features some of the best golf courses in the state. As a former resident of the general area, I do tend to be partial to a few of them. Here's a quick peek at some of the best ones:
Read more...









