A Day Near The Water

@DWDavis (25797)
United States
April 16, 2016 5:18pm CST
K and I are camping this weekend at a campground called Turkey Point RV Resort. Most of the campers here are year-round or seasonal. There is a single row of sites for short-term campers like us, and the rates a reasonable. Our favorite thing about this campground, other than the relative peacefulness, is that it is right on the Atlantic Intercoastal Waterway. They have a nice dock to fish from, or to take photos from. If you time it right, you can get some great shots of sea birds of all different kinds flying about the salt marshes. And you can get some great shots of the huge yachts passing by on the Waterway. If you camp, where is your favorite place to camp?
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DianneN
@DianneN (254949)
• United States
16 Apr 16
I'm not a camper. However, it sounds like fun, and I'm hoping you get to see some ospreys! We're on the Intercostal in FL.
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DW Davis
@DWDavis (25797)
• United States
17 Apr 16
When I was a kid there was an osprey nest on top of an old utility pole across the river from the boat landing. I remember my uncle calling him a sea eagle.
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DW Davis
@DWDavis (25797)
• United States
17 Apr 16
I think I saw an osprey today before we left Turkey Point. He was soaring over the salt marsh looking quite majestic. I tried to get pictures but not sure if they turned out.
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DianneN
@DianneN (254949)
• United States
19 Apr 16
@DWDavis They are so magnificent! I hope you were able to get a pic.
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Scott Ganschow
@teamfreak16 (43567)
• Denver, Colorado
16 Apr 16
I haven't went camping in over 20 years, when I got out of the Army. I'd more than had my fair share of camping when we'd go to the field, which was a lot. Sounds like you're having a good time, though.
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DW Davis
@DWDavis (25797)
• United States
17 Apr 16
After 4 years in the infantry, 2 years of that in Korea, and 6 months over two separate DMZ patrol missions, you'd think I never wanted to go camping again. But guess what my buddies and I used to do when we had time off - we went camping.
Scott Ganschow
@teamfreak16 (43567)
• Denver, Colorado
17 Apr 16
@DWDavis - I loved going with my grandpa when I was a kid, but couldn't stand going with my family, which is probably part of why I've lost interest.
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Toni
@toniganzon (77064)
• Philippines
17 Apr 16
Hi, i don't camp at all! But I live in an archipelago and me and my family love to go to an island every summer. WE also like going to hot springs and cold springs. We like to stay there for a night or two just enjoying nature and swimming.
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Toni
@toniganzon (77064)
• Philippines
17 Apr 16
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DW Davis
@DWDavis (25797)
• United States
17 Apr 16
Spending a few days at the springs sounds like a nice way to relax and enjoy some family time.
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Juliaacv
@Juliaacv (56195)
• Canada
17 Apr 16
Although I am not a camper, I am with you when it comes to being close to the water. I love staying at places that are close enough that I can hear the water and see it from a distance. Enjoy your weekend.
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Juliaacv
@Juliaacv (56195)
• Canada
17 Apr 16
@DWDavis Although I've never lived right on the water I do love to be near it, when we vacation we tend to find routes to drive along a lake and stay on one too.
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DW Davis
@DWDavis (25797)
• United States
17 Apr 16
I grew up 5 miles from the ocean and when I am far from it for too long I can start to feeling it calling to me. Being on the waterway this weekend helped make me feel much better.
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Gudheart
@gudheart (12659)
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19 Apr 16
I am not much of a camper but I do love visiting country sides for walks.
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DW Davis
@DWDavis (25797)
• United States
20 Apr 16
I used to do quite a bit of hiking and walking but now I'm limited because of my hip. I still do what I can, but it's short walks down to the river bank now, instead of backpacking up mountains.
fishtiger58
@fishtiger58 (29819)
• Momence, Illinois
19 Apr 16
We do camp, and have several state park camps and lakes we go to every year. We also like to try a new camping/fishing place every year.
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DW Davis
@DWDavis (25797)
• United States
20 Apr 16
Exploring new places is a lot of fun. Last summer we camped at a spot along the Blue Ridge Parkway we'd never been to before. We're trying to find some new places for this summer, as well as return trips to old favorites.
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fishtiger58
@fishtiger58 (29819)
• Momence, Illinois
20 Apr 16
@DWDavis the internet is a great tool to help find new places and lakes to visit and fish for us.
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Always smiling
@allknowing (153544)
• India
17 Apr 16
I am sure you will get back and show us some pictures.
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DW Davis
@DWDavis (25797)
• United States
17 Apr 16
I took lots of pictures and I hope to share some this week once I have a chance to review them.
Jennifer
@LovingMyBabies (85923)
• Valdosta, Georgia
17 Apr 16
We haven't camped in years and the last time we did I would rather not think about, it was in Virginia though. Anyway it sounds like a wonderful time where you are. =)
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DW Davis
@DWDavis (25797)
• United States
17 Apr 16
We had a very nice time. Now we are home and getting ready for the work week.
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Anna
@LadyDuck (502148)
• Italy
17 Apr 16
This place sounds wonderful for camping. I am not a camper, I never did even when I was young.
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DW Davis
@DWDavis (25797)
• United States
17 Apr 16
It is a beautiful area. And we always meet some of the nicest people when we go camping.
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AbbyGreenhill
@AbbyGreenhill (45490)
• United States
17 Apr 16
The closest I come to camping is - oh wait - I don't camp at all.
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Jabo
@jaboUK (64346)
• United Kingdom
17 Apr 16
That sounds like a lovely spot. I haven't done any camping since my early twenties.
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DW Davis
@DWDavis (25797)
• United States
17 Apr 16
With our travel trailer, it hardly feels like camping. It's as if we've brought home with us. Maybe I feel that way because I spent so many years backpack and tent camping.
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James Higgins
@JamesHxstatic (29410)
• Eugene, Oregon
17 Apr 16
I am not a camper either, but that does sound like great spot to hang out for weekend.
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DW Davis
@DWDavis (25797)
• United States
17 Apr 16
This is a wonderful spot. Somewhat off the beaten path and very quiet. We are looking into getting an inflatable canoe to bring with us to explore the creeks that cut through the salt marshes.
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Angie
@andriaperry (118793)
• Anniston, Alabama
17 Apr 16
I used to go camping all the time when I was younger. I just found a camp grounds for campers a few weeks ago but it looks... kind of trashy. I would be afraid to sleep in a tent.
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DW Davis
@DWDavis (25797)
• United States
17 Apr 16
K and I are very careful to investigate the reviews, ratings and affiliations of the campgrounds we stay at. We prefer either KOA or Good Sam campgrounds, or state parks.
Dena Miller
@Dena91 (17029)
• United States
17 Apr 16
Our favorite version of roughing it is finding a hotel, not much into camping. I like the sounds of where you are at though, we love the water. Very soothing. Enjoy your time together.
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DW Davis
@DWDavis (25797)
• United States
17 Apr 16
K and I do enjoy an occasional stay at a nice hotel, but we far prefer camping.
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