Spring is here. Actually, it’s been here since mid-February, when the temps topped out at 70 degrees in our neck of the northern woods. It’s just plain crazy. And it appears the year is just going to get crazier.

It’s an election year and this one’s going to be a doozy. It’s going to be hard to ignore the media feeding frenzy going into November. Fortunately, we have a Class A solution. And hundreds of parks, campgrounds and beautiful distractions to calm, refresh and inspire us.

I was reminded of this when, a few weeks ago, the first crocus pushed its purple head through the snow along our driveway. Its vibrant color stood out from its dingy brown and gray surroundings. In its small way, it reminded me of the singular promise of spring…hope!

It’s important to remember this. We’ll always have the pressures and problems of the “real world” trying to pull our attention away from what really matters. We have to resist. And I find the easiest way to do that is simply to escape. Even if it’s only for a three-day weekend. Clean air and uncrowded surroundings can work wonders on the psyche. And even restore some hope.

I hope you can find time to get out there in the coming weeks and months. You’ll be plenty glad you did.

Happy Camping,

Bob