Winding Down the 2016 Season

As Geoffrey Chaucer said in 1374, "all good things must come to an end" and enjoying the many facets of RVing is one of them. Unlike the "full timers," who will now migrate to the warmer climates of the south, I must give thought to the harsh reality of winter and winterize Winnie. However, knowing Fall is another beautiful time of the year, I could not let it slip by without squeezing in another trip or two. Granted, the lack of rain and "drought" conditions we're experiencing here in the northeast will adversely affect the fall colors this season. But there will be plenty more days to soak up sunshine and experience fantastic weather in the great outdoors. Accuweather meteorologists believe the northeast will have an especially snowy winter that could lead to an above average season for resorts across New England. Great for skiers, of course. Last winter I ventured south and the winter was mild back home. This year I'm not making that trek so....bring on the snow.

Right now I'm finishing up my two week stay here at Croton Point's RV Park. Winnie will be parked at Cross River, NY for a week while I take care of personal and family obligations and appointments. After that, we will once again get on the road one last time.

9/19/2016 Leave 10/03	Sun Thru Mon	Croton Point RV Park Croton Point Road Croton-on-Hudson
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10/03/2016 thru 10/11	Mon Thru Tue	Winnie in storage at Cross River, NY
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10/11/2016 Leave 10/18	Tue Thru Tue	Rondout Valley Campground 105 Mettacahonts Rd Accord, NY 12404
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10/18/2016 Leave 10/24	Tue Thru Mon	Croton Point RV Park Croton Point Avenue Croton-on-Hudson, NY 10520
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10/24/2016 Leave 10/31 7	Mon Thru Mon	Tri-State RV Park 401 Shay Lane Matamoras, PA  18336
10/31/2016 to ?????		Winnie in storage at Cross River, NY

80 miles - 1½ hours

Rondout Valley Campground was chosen purposely not only for its close proximity to home and that it remains open beyond Columbus Day, but for an attempt to revisit the past. It was on September 18, 1980, 36 years ago, when the Rossi family took their Coleman Ticonderoga pop-up camper towed behind an Oldsmobile station wagon for their frequent gathering with camping friends. On this date, the group included the Wyskida's, Merz's, Arnold's, and Wilke's.  I'm trying to see if I can stay on the same site, #225, as I did in 1980. Chuck and Marybeth, ages 13 and 11, respectively were probably nearing the end of their camping "careers".

Then....

...Now

70 miles - 1¼ hours

Tri-State RV Park, in Matamoras, PA, is a small campground just over the NY State line in PA near Port Jervis and located on the banks of the Delaware River. I'm looking forward to the spectacular views along the river mentioned in their very favorable reviews. More to come.

Yup, that's I-84 located right beyond the tree line on the left.