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Experience the Best Cabin Camping Near Me at Copake Camping Resort

Immediate Answer Block: Finding quality cabin camping near me is simple when you visit Copake Camping Resort in the heart of New York’s Hudson Valley. We offer diverse lodging options including luxury park models and cozy rustic cabins that provide a perfect, economical family escape. Consequently, travelers enjoy professional amenities and scenic landscapes while staying within a short drive of …

Guide to Worry-Free Dining

A Guide to Worry-Free Dining

Your Peaceful Plate: A Guide to Worry-Free Dining at Copake Camping Resort A trip to Copake Camping Resort is your chance to unwind, reconnect with nature, and create a cozy home away from home. A central part of this relaxing experience is gathering with family and friends to share a meal cooked under the stars. To keep your retreat peaceful …

Your Guide to Packing and Precautions

Your Guide to Packing and Fun at Copake

Summer Fun Safely at Copake Camping Resort with this guide Copake Camping Resort, nestled in beautiful Columbia County and a convenient escape from New York City, is your perfect destination for summer adventures. From cooling off in our heated pool to enjoying a friendly game of tennis or mini-golf, there’s something for everyone. As you plan your getaway, it’s important …

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On The Trail: What socks should I wear hiking?

When packing for a trip to the great outdoors, items like a tent, cooking supplies, and hiking gear are the main things people think about, while socks usually fall to the bottom of the list. It’s important to pack socks both for staying warm during cold nights and for protecting your feet during long hikes. When it comes to hiking …

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Hiking Safety at Camp

Exploring the wonders of the outdoors is all about empowerment and freedom, but it’s easy for even experienced hikers to let excitement and fatigue cloud their judgement and lead them to some costly mistakes.  We’re not trying to rain on any camper’s enthusiasm, but there are a few all-too-common issues that can lead to dangerous outcomes. Failing to Stay on …

How to Spot (and Avoid) Poison Ivy While Camping

  Summer is one of the best seasons for exploring the outdoors, but even the most experienced hiker or camper can fall victim to that dreaded rash-inducing menace: poison ivy.  Though the plant itself can be identified with its three-leaf growth pattern, there is no other guaranteed-easy method to proving that this itchy irritant is loose in your area.  Even …

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Autumn Camping is Awesome!

With the heat headed south, campers that have avoided the great outdoors are now in for a treat! Gone are the bugs and the sticky humid nights, meaning that now a hike through the woods or a drive through the countryside is 100% enjoyable. But if that isn’t enough to convince all of those hesitant campers out there, we thought …

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Are the Forests in the US Shrinking?

Much of the land in the United States and North America is rich and fertile.  As the lyrics of “America the Beautiful” state of the landscape of the US, “…amber waves of grain, for purple mountain majesties, above the fruited plain!”  When settlers from Europe came to this “new world” they were rewarded with beautiful views of lush greenery and …