Wednesday, May 16, 2007
Iowa Parks, Lakes and Campgrounds see increased camping
DRAKESVILLE — Area recreation officials expect the Memorial Day Weekend to draw a boatload of people to local lakes and campgrounds.
The weekend holiday is considered the unofficial kickoff to summer and the camping season. Several area campground administrators said their pre-reserved sites are completely full already and they look to draw even more people during that weekend.
“We always have a crowd on Memorial Day,” said Chad Horn, park ranger at Lake Wapello State Park.
But with above-normal temperatures, some area lakes and campgrounds have already seen an increase in activity.
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The weekend holiday is considered the unofficial kickoff to summer and the camping season. Several area campground administrators said their pre-reserved sites are completely full already and they look to draw even more people during that weekend.
“We always have a crowd on Memorial Day,” said Chad Horn, park ranger at Lake Wapello State Park.
But with above-normal temperatures, some area lakes and campgrounds have already seen an increase in activity.
Full Story...
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# posted by Steven Fletcher : 2:30 PM
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