Camping at Mariposa Ponds Houghton, NY Quiet, Quality Family Camping Scrapbook for Summer, 2003

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Scrapbook images for 2008 are available here!!! Scrapbook images for 2007 are available here!!! Scrapbook images for 2006 are available here!!! Scrapbook images for 2005 are available here!!! Scrapbook images for 2004 are available here!!! Scrapbook images for 2002 are available here!!! Preparing for your visit to Mariposa before the snow melts! (Click on photo to enlarge) Winter ice storms create lots of campfire kindling! (Click on photo to enlarge) Even shopping in the Mariposa store is fun for all ages! (Click on photo to enlarge) Spring planting --- getting ready to attract butterflies. (Click on photo to enlarge) When the ArtCart is on the schedule, a craft activity is available! (Click on photo to enlarge) The evening wagon ride can be full of surprises! (Click on photo to enlarge)

In addition to the Lobsterman (above), the wagon has been ambushed by a bandido toting a dog instead of six-shooters (!?!) and later . . . (Click on photo to enlarge)

. . . by Houghton College students who needed it (plus Uncle Dave) for their Microbiology: It Grows on You parade float! (Click on photo to enlarge)

Holidays mean special events, like the Memorial Day sailboat construction and regatta. (Click on photo to enlarge)

The regatta is for the young and the young-at-heart! (Click on photo to enlarge)

The sand volleyball court is a big hit with all ages! (Click on photo to enlarge)

When the big kids aren't playing volleyball, the little kids redecorate the court!! (Click on photo to enlarge)

Even people got to perform at the 4th of July dog agility show! (Click on photo to enlarge)

The fishing is great fun at Mallard Pond! (Click on photo to enlarge)

Mariposa camper spotted visiting the Niagara Falls Butterfly Conservatory! (Click on photo to enlarge)

Another puzzle completed! (There will be a new one on the table tomorrow . . . ) (Click on photo to enlarge)

Summer improvement - the road to Mariposa has been paved! (Click on photo to enlarge)

Something new has been added . . . (Click on photo to enlarge)

Mariposa mystery: where in the park is this handsome scupture? (Click on photo to enlarge)

There's nothing like an afternoon of basketball! (Click on photo to enlarge)

The fish are very cooperative . . . (Click on photo to enlarge)

. . . they're easily caught - especially in the early evening! (Click on photo to enlarge)

The Lego Contest is a family affair . . . (Click on photo to enlarge)

. . . and no one is left out of the fun!! (Click on photo to enlarge)

Just strolling along, checking out the biggest and best of the butterfly gardens! (Click on photo to enlarge)

At Mariposa camping is relaxing - afternoon . . . . . (Click on photo to enlarge)

. . . and evening! (Click on photo to enlarge)

Nothing beats fresh corn-on-the-cob roasted on the grill. (Click on photo to enlarge)

Yum! (Click on photo to enlarge)

At Mariposa you'll see butterflies outdoors . . . . (Click on photo to enlarge)

. . . and in! (Click on photo to enlarge)

With mom's help, the magical magnetic marbles make marvelous designs. (Click on photo to enlarge)

How many people can play tetherball at one time? (Click on photo to enlarge)

Might this be the answer to a question posed earlier?? (Click on photo to enlarge)

Next year Gossamer will have larger sites with 30-50 amp service plus some new wooded tent sites. (Click on photo to enlarge)

Mariposa resident campers (seasonals) enjoy special get-togethers and become good friends. (Click on photo to enlarge)

End-of-season great buy: The pop-up campers have been replaced by RVs so are FOR SALE. Remember, these have had minimal road time and are like new inside! Call for more information. (Click on photo to enlarge)

Queen Ann's pLace: picture yourself in this elegant style of camping . . . (Click on photo to enlarge)

. . . complete with bedroom, bath, kitchen, and large deck with awning! (Click on photo to enlarge)

Dakota Rose: plenty of space for a family of 5 with bath & kitchen included. Lovely deck with awning, picnic table and fire ring just outside the door. (Click on photo to enlarge)

Dakota Rose: private bedroom for mom and dad; bunks in the back for the kids. (Click on photo to enlarge)

Not a lineup for the restroom --- that's Hole # 6 of the Columbus Day Frisbee golf relay. (Click on photo to enlarge)

Over, under, inside, on top of . . . . so goes the Frisbee golf for players from age 4 to 54! (Click on photo to enlarge)

The last Frisbee golf hole --- the last event for the last holiday weekend of the 2003 season. (Click on photo to enlarge)

On a golden fall day after closing, Houghton College botany students come for their afternoon lab . . . (Click on photo to enlarge)

. . . to walk the trails, identifying the trees and other interesting plants. See the signs of their work next summer! (Click on photo to enlarge)

Wintertime is for rocking a yawning granddaughter to sleep while planning great things for the next camping season! (Click on photo to enlarge)

See you in May! Call for reservations after January 1!! Share Mariposa with someone special: give a gift certificate. (Click on photo to enlarge)