It is getting to be that time of year when we consider winterizing the camper and putting it away for the season. Sure enough, as soon as we do, the weather turns sunny and dry!
We found some pretty good tip pages for those looking to brave the cold and camp this winter:
http://www.rei.com/learn/expert-advice/winter-camping.html
We would love to hear all about your winter camping adventures and would love it even better to post some fun winter camping pictures!
“Never look down to test the ground before taking your next step; only he who keeps his eye fixed on the far horizon will find the right road.” -Dag Hammarskold
This is great advice unless you happen to be walking on a dock in the early morning. It may be a good idea to check your footing a time or two. 🙂
I just picked up my new
camper at the factory and wouldn’t you know it, the weather turns cold. I like cool weather camping but not at near freezing temps and raining. Looks like I will have to wait a while to try it out.
I have several places in mind for her maiden voyage. When the weather breaks we will take her out, I will keep you posted on our adventures together.
-Joe
*editors note: Looks like Ol’ Joe wants to play teaser for a while. We know all the details about his new camper including how “it has everything” that our pop-up has, but we won’t play the spoiler. Guess you will have to wait and see. In the mean time- any guesses on what he got?
Kiser Lake. Click for full review.
Kiser Lake
By Joe Panfalone
If you want a nice quiet lake to do a little fishing with your pontoon boat or canoe, you would do well to check out Kiser Lake located on State Route 235 halfway between Piqua and Urbana, Ohio. Being spring fed, the water quality of this 385-acre lake is excellent and supports good numbers of largemouth bass, bluegill, channel catfish, crappie and saugeye. Boats with motors are not permitted on the lake, which make it ideal for fishing, canoeing and sailing. There are several boat ramps to launch your own, or boats can be rented at the two rental facilities.
The lake was constructed in 1939 when the Kiser family offered several hundred acres of Mosquito Valley to the state. This was a low, swampy area dotted with numerous springs. A dam was constructed and the newly formed lake and surrounding area became what we know today as Kiser Lake State Park. Fish structures have been sunk to provide habitat and are marked with buoys. Five fishing piers and reefs have been constructed to make it easy for the youngsters or fishermen without boats.
This lake provides great fishing opportunities as well as activities for the family. The park has:
· Four picnic areas with tables and grills. Shelters are available on first-come first-serve basis
· Four hiking trails ranging from easy to moderate.
· 600 feet of swim beach with a concession stand.
· 115 non-electric campsite sites open year-round
· Arts & Crafts activities for the kids.
· Outdoor theater
Area attractions:
· The Air Force Museum, locate in Dayton
· The Simon Kenton Historic Corridor, located between Piqua and Mechanicsburg
· Piqua Historical Area
· Simon Kenton gravesite
· Cedar Bog
· Ohio Caverns
Resources for more information:
Park Offices
Kiser Lake State Park
P.O. Box 55
Rosewood, Ohio 43070
Office: (937) 362-3822
Marina: (937) 362-3565Websites of interest:
http://www.dnr.state.oh.us/parks/parks/kisrlake.htm
We are loving the fall colors that Ohio has to offer. This week’s photo challenge lets me show off a few we have been lucky to capture.
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