We went camping with our neighbors the Burtnetts a year ago and had a great time. We really wanted to do it again this summer but schedules didn't line up until August. Last weekend we went together to Wells State Park in the middle of the state in the town of Sturbridge. We chose it because it has a swimming pond and is a relatively small campground. We thought it would have good roads for the kids to ride bikes on. They turned out to be rough dirt roads, but no matter...
On Friday night we went to a small clearing near our campsite to watch the Perseids meteor shower. We could only stand it for about 20 minutes because we were getting eaten by bugs even though we had lots of bug spray on. Most of us saw one big meteor streak across the sky - the best one I've ever seen. Unfortunately Audrey was looking away at that moment and missed it.
Audrey has been very excited to fish lately. Back in June on the way to Cape Cod we bought her a rod and reel and I put some weights on the line but no hook. She casted for hours. In the Wells State Park handout we got at checkin it said there was a ranger-led fishing activity Saturday morning so I called and signed up the whole gang. Audrey really enjoyed it, especially having a real hook and real bait (earthworms). The group caught a couple of sunfish and a yellow perch and neighbor Scott caught a small smallmouth bass, all of which were released.
The fishing activity was at 10:00 am. We spent the rest of the day at the pond beach. The girls and the Burtnett kids swam and swam and swam. They also hooked up with some tween boys who were collecting frogs and other critters. The weather was fantastic.
Back at camp we had dinner and then s'mores, of course.
Sunday morning we awoke to rain, which hadn't been forecast until later in the day. The Burtnetts packed up and headed out. We packed a little more slowly since the camper van is a lot more comfortable than a tent in the rain. But we were still home before noon and had a free afternoon to just relax.
The trip was very fun. If we go back to that campground next year we scoped out the sites that we want - right by the lake and also on a paved loop that will be perfect for bike riding.
On Friday night we went to a small clearing near our campsite to watch the Perseids meteor shower. We could only stand it for about 20 minutes because we were getting eaten by bugs even though we had lots of bug spray on. Most of us saw one big meteor streak across the sky - the best one I've ever seen. Unfortunately Audrey was looking away at that moment and missed it.
Audrey has been very excited to fish lately. Back in June on the way to Cape Cod we bought her a rod and reel and I put some weights on the line but no hook. She casted for hours. In the Wells State Park handout we got at checkin it said there was a ranger-led fishing activity Saturday morning so I called and signed up the whole gang. Audrey really enjoyed it, especially having a real hook and real bait (earthworms). The group caught a couple of sunfish and a yellow perch and neighbor Scott caught a small smallmouth bass, all of which were released.
The fishing activity was at 10:00 am. We spent the rest of the day at the pond beach. The girls and the Burtnett kids swam and swam and swam. They also hooked up with some tween boys who were collecting frogs and other critters. The weather was fantastic.
Back at camp we had dinner and then s'mores, of course.
Sunday morning we awoke to rain, which hadn't been forecast until later in the day. The Burtnetts packed up and headed out. We packed a little more slowly since the camper van is a lot more comfortable than a tent in the rain. But we were still home before noon and had a free afternoon to just relax.
The trip was very fun. If we go back to that campground next year we scoped out the sites that we want - right by the lake and also on a paved loop that will be perfect for bike riding.
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