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Camping at Mariposa Ponds
Houghton, NY Quiet, Quality Family Camping
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Camping at Mariposa Ponds
Houghton, NY Quiet, Quality Family Camping
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| Fred and his pond friends are back.
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And so are the campers. . .
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| . . . ready to enjoy breakfast al fresco . . .
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. . .to start a construction project. . .
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| . . . to snuggle in the sunshine after a swim. . .
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. . .and to enjoy birthday cake. . .
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| . . . after Games Night in the Lodge!
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Special Memorial Day activities include the sailboat regatta . . .
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| . . . and ceramics painting. . .
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. . . and racing the Mariposa soapbox car at FillmoreFest!
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| Here's a birthday boy newly eligible for the annual June picnic. . .
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. . .of the Houghton Senior Citizens who enjoy good cookin', great conversation, and a wagon ride. . .
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| . . .where Uncle Dave never says "Wave to the old people!"
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Springtime baby spotted along the trail
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| Early summer babies on the patio
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Lots of young wildlife running around!
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More "young wildlife" running around??
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| And lots of beautiful flowers too - like these waterlilies near the dock.
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Nice catch - the fishing has been great this summer.
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| Hmmm. . .I smell a fish story here!
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Mostly our insects are friendly.
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| But the Department of Environmental Conservation told us about the emerald ash borer. . .
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. . .which can be transported by firewood.
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| "Purple traps" attract the emerald ash borer. . .
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. . .and are installed to track the spread of this insect which kills ash trees.
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| The DEC left us a craft project to teach the kids. . .
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. . .but we made dragonflies first!
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| When we lowered the trap after a month, we found NO emerald ash borers.
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July is for road improvements. . .
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| . . . and the big bubbles of Bubblefest!
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. . . where we also create pictures with old fashioned soap paint!
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| Did you say "old fashioned"?
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Rainy days mean road repair. . .
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| . . . but may not interfere with the afternooon swim!
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Rainy days mean more time for crafts.
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| Showers outdoors inspire lovely flowers indoors!
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Geocaching, a "high tech treasure hunt" is fun for all ages.
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| Get instructions, decode the hints. . .
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. . .and use your GPS to find the hidden cache.
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| Take a prize, leave a prize and sign the log!
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Go geocaching at campgrounds across the state.
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| Some of our activities are more low tech.
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But all measure up . . .
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| . . .to providing creativity . . .
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. . . and FUN!!
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| Quality time with mom.
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It's August. . .
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| . . .Time to roast some corn!
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A yummy time for all!!
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| Ice cream socials are tasty too!
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One last DEC check for ash borers - none found.
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| Campers knew all about the traps and firewood concerns.
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Continued campaign: Don't move firewood; it BUGS me!
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| Yes, we have tent sites - enough for a soccer team!
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LEGO contests: building togetherness. . .
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| . . .where everybody is a winner!!
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The Smith Butterfly School has it all.
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| Come celebrate your birthday with us!
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How about a friendly family game of croquet?
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| Or some diggin' time with the sandpit crew?
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September is for picnics. . .
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| . . .with good food and volleyball for the Houghton College biology majors!
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Here come our Centerville Road neighbors. . .
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| . . . for neighborly fun and fellowship.
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Some neighbors just stop in for ice cream.
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| Aha! - the annual chickenfest for the resident campers!
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The Admiral cooks a superb chicken - yum!
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| Even so, some folks prefer dessert first.
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Campers gather in October for the closing ceremony.
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| Off goes the fountain.
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In comes Fred. . .
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| . . .our loyal rain gauge and wagon-ride greeter!
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Wave good-by to the last campers!
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| Time for the fall cleanup. Brrr. . .
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. . . on the day of the first snowfall!
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| Load up the Lodge for winter storage.
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And put away the playthings.
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| Hurry back!
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Camping at Mariposa Ponds
7632 Centerville Rd. P.O. Box 4 Houghton, NY 14744 |
Office: 585.567.4211
Open: May 1 to October 15 E-mail: mariposaponds@frontiernet.net |
Your Hosts: Dave and Trudi Schwert |
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