Planning Our Next Camping Trip

November 11, 2009 by Chris
Filed under: Research

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As a diversion from the writing, I started planning our next camping trip. The trip has special significance since I’m using our destination as a setting for my next mystery. The tax write off is nice, but it’s also a place of which I’m well-acquainted. I’m going to enjoy trying to view the destination from an insider’s point-of-view.

The primary reason I love Door County is its close proximity with the outdoors. It doesn’t matter if you never hike the trails or boat on Lake Michigan. When you’re camping, the weather dictates everything. It decides if you’re going to have a campfire or go to a restaurant. You may end up hiking on a trail or shopping to avoid the rain. I enjoy being so close to Nature.

The weather then, becomes the main topic of conversation. Each year, we place friendly bets about whether it’ll be too cold, too warm, or just right. My mom typically won the bets, saying it’d be too cold. No matter. A cold, rainy day in Door County is better than a day at work anytime.

My challenge next year will be not to look like a tourist. No Door County t-shirts. No maps. No camera. A camera phone, fortunately, is easily concealed. What a treat–to try and absorb a place I truly love and enter its soul.

Tags: Door County, Research

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