San Antonio to Canada - Part Deaux

[rbryan4]

Originally Posted by Patandlinda

Robert you say you are using Passport America ? Is in your opinion a good club to join ? In the past tried KOA and really didn't care for their campgrounds . Now just have senior pass and automobile club for discounts . Will give this a try if you recommend this pass . Pat

Pat, I'm going to echo what Cathy says.

Originally Posted by float5

Pat, we have PA and most places take it only weekdays. We did not use it much at first but on this trip used it plenty, and it easily paid for itself. Depends on where you go. We usually don't use private campgrounds but had to this time for a while, due to off-season and location factors.

KOA in the area we are in is $40, and weekends $50, which is not uncommon before their discount, so we never use them. Our PA gave us half price at places that were mostly $30 to begin with, so $15. We are using the senior pass at ACE most of the time, often $10 but only $6 off-season.

We've also found also that it depends where you go, and there are alot of restrictions on which days are available for the discount. But, the 50% off is nice when you're in the right place at the right time.

[cpaharley2008]

Good Sam, AARP, AAA, should all receive a 10% discount. My PA membership seemed too restrictive to both time of year as well as time of week. If you travel off season and Tues thru Thursday it it worth it, otherwise save your $$.

[Patandlinda]

Thanks Cathy, Robert and Jim . Pat

[Greg A]

Best deal is the $10 lifetime senior pass for national parks. Covers over 2000 parks and just about all corps of engineer parks accept it for 1/2 off camping. Really good if ur retired and travel off season. Of course, gotta be 62 to get this one, but I'm getting close.

[Patandlinda]

Originally Posted by Greg A

Best deal is the $10 lifetime senior pass for national parks. Covers over 2000 parks and just about all corps of engineer parks accept it for 1/2 off camping. Really good if ur retired and travel off season. Of course, gotta be 62 to get this one, but I'm getting close.

We got it Greg, senior pass . We qualify . Just was checking on Passport America because it was mentioned . Pat

[rbryan4]

Originally Posted by soultrek

Bob: If you're heading south toward Boise and have never been to McCall, that might be a worthwhile stop. Ponderosa State Park offers serviced sites in wonderful alpine, lakeside scenery. The weather will be warming considerably in the next few days, and there are plentiful sites available - including a few of our favorites on the north side of Aspen loop. Same suggestion for any others who might be heading our way…Glenn.

Glenn hit a home run in recommending Ponderosa SP. We're camped in the Aspen loop just a short walk to the lakeshore. Very beautiful campground. Just as we were setting up, Glenn came by to say hello. Really nice fellow.




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[rbryan4]

For Memorial Day

With a special thanks to Lt. Col John McRae, of the Canadian Army, who wrote it:

In Flanders Fields the poppies blow
Between the crosses row on row,
That mark our place; and in the sky
The larks, still bravely singing, fly
Scarce heard amid the guns below.

We are the Dead. Short days ago
We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow,
Loved and were loved, and now we lie
In Flanders fields.

Take up our quarrel with the foe:
To you from failing hands we throw
The torch; be yours to hold it high.
If ye break faith with us who die
We shall not sleep, though poppies grow
In Flanders fields.


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[BCnomad]

Noted Ponderosa SP for next time. Waaaaay nicer than where I stayed closer to Boise.

[rbryan4]

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[Santiago]

Originally Posted by rbryan4

For Memorial Day

With a special thanks to Lt. Col John McRae, of the Canadian Army, who wrote it:

In Flanders Fields the poppies blow
Between the crosses row on row,
That mark our place; and in the sky
The larks, still bravely singing, fly
Scarce heard amid the guns below.

We are the Dead. Short days ago
We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow,
Loved and were loved, and now we lie
In Flanders fields.

Take up our quarrel with the foe:
To you from failing hands we throw
The torch; be yours to hold it high.
If ye break faith with us who die
We shall not sleep, though poppies grow
In Flanders fields.


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Robert, that's one of the most beautiful displays of our beloved flag I have seen in a long time. Thank you.

All the brave men and women that made the ultimate sacrifice are in my prayers.

[rbryan4]

Originally Posted by Santiago

Robert, that's one of the most beautiful displays of our beloved flag I have seen in a long time. Thank you.

You are welcome sir.


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[rbryan4]

Very beautiful, cool and quiet here on Big Payette Lake. Decided to stay one more night. Great hike around the peninsula today.


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[Steve Clark]

Great pictures and travels all around Robert, Thanks for all!

[Mucram]

Glad you are enjoying ponderosa! If u travel up warren wagon road you will come to upper payette lake, nice cg & further burgdorf hot springs. Another commercial hot springs is gold fork near Donnelly. Enjoy "my" state.

[soultrek]

Glad that Robert and Yolanda are enjoying Ponderosa State Park, as I have enjoyed their photos of that and the rally. Ponderosa is a favorite of ours, and we camp there at least once every summer - even though it's in our backyard and costs us more than our area forest sites. For those planning to travel anywhere nearby in a northerly or southerly direction, I highly recommend it as a stop. It is a wonderful park with nice campsites and scenic trails; it and McCall, a quintessential alpine resort town, sit on the southern end of glacially formed Payette Lake.

[Mucram]

I may have to wander up & see your 17b!

[rbryan4]

Our two friends are back again this evening. They walk around our camp morning and evening. We met them on the trail also. Not skiddish at all. Must be used to people.


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[Marry]

You two must be quiet people

[soultrek]

Originally Posted by Mucram

I may have to wander up & see your 17b!

If you "wander" this way, we'll be glad to let you view our Escape…Glenn.