Camp Site Safety

One of the things that I get asked when camping is will the camp be safe while we go out for the day?

Ever since I started camping, 45 years ago, I have have never had a problem with the camp site being raided or destroyed until last Friday afternoon.

We had been out for the day and arrived back to find all the tents on the ground. Table and chairs scattered about and some things were in the river.

We do know who did this.

Mother Nature.

A very strong wind and rain passed through Talbotville camping area. The wind swirled around bring down branches and a tree as well as all the tents. A couple that were camped near us tried to save what they could but it was a losing battle.

The destruction only lasted 15 minutes but it was very very strong.

After packing up in the rain, we all headed into Dargo and managed to get some accommodation for the night. We were not the only ones, Dargo was packed that night with every bed taken.

This was our last night for the trip so it did not effect us that much except that there will be some new camping gear bought to replace what was lost or broken.

Wayne