A Stroll Around Our Neighborhood of Baker Park Campground

When talking about our lifestyle, someone once asked, "do you miss having your own yard and neighborhood?" Hmmm ... I pondered.

No space for a flower garden ...

... we haven't missed that.

No place to entertain friends ...

... we haven't missed that.

No green space of our own to mow and maintain ...

... we definitely haven't missed that!

Sadly, this approach was
rarely successful with our sons!

Last month we returned once again to Baker Park Campground in Maple Plain, Minnesota to serve as camp hosts. Sunday through Thursday evenings from 7 to 10 pm, we were the "go to" people in this beautiful park. We helped late-arriving campers check in, assisted flustered parents who accidentally locked themselves out of their cabin, and fielded any question or concern that came our way.

Each evening as I walked around the campground loops and visited with some of the campers, I couldn't help but think about what a wonderful "neighborhood" we had! 

A stroll around our neighborhood revealed ...

comfortable rustic cabin dwellings,

... cozy tents hidden among the green foliage,

... and a shiny Wildebeest glistening in the
sunshine after her yearly waxing.

A stroll around our neighborhood revealed ...

... happy bilingual campers
eager to help me practice my
Spanish greetings,

... and active pups who are not so happy
that I have enforce the "leash laws".

A stroll around our neighborhood revealed...

... recreational opportunities
for the active crowd,

... or a quiet bench in the shade
for those needing a little R&R.

A stroll around our neighborhood revealed ...

... bike mechanics fine-tuning their wheels,

... getting them ready to access the bike trails,

... that lead us to the awesome sights of Minneapolis.

A stroll around our neighborhood revealed ...

... clean campsites and full recycling bins,

... as neighbors participated in the
recycling and composting opportunities
that Baker Park actively promotes.

A stroll around our neighborhood revealed ...

... fun times with old friends,

... and new friendships that form when
we take the time to get to know
our Baker Park camping "neighbors".

Until next time ... 

Remember that this beautiful world is our neighborhood

... and enjoy the adventures in your life!

Subtle hints of more beauty to come ...
for all our hardy Minnesotan "neighbors"!

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