Saturday, April 12, 2008
Record Reservations at Vermont Campgrounds
Reservations at Vermont state campgrounds are up seven percent this year. State parks typically see an annual increase of 3 to 5 percent. Parks officials credit the slumping economy.
"It's such a regular pattern that when the economy takes a bit of a dip, camping takes a bit of an increase and I have to believe that's the cause for that," said Whipple.
Most of those campers are Vermonters. Craig Whipple believes rising fuel prices, an online reservations system, and campground improvements are also enticing Vermonters to vacation close to home.
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"It's such a regular pattern that when the economy takes a bit of a dip, camping takes a bit of an increase and I have to believe that's the cause for that," said Whipple.
Most of those campers are Vermonters. Craig Whipple believes rising fuel prices, an online reservations system, and campground improvements are also enticing Vermonters to vacation close to home.
Full Story...
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