The Campfire Effect!

Photo by: Mitch Collins

One of my favorite things to do, especially when I need to get away from life and it's inescapable roadblocks, is to go out to a campground and have a campfire! There is just something about a campfire that whenever I am feeling slightly off kilter, it always puts me back to center! One of my favorite places to go camping is the Minuteman Campground in Littleton, Ma. I have always loved this campground! The campground itself is set far enough back from the road that the traffic from 110 is a distant memory! But, still within walking distance to a Dunkin Donuts (a very important distinction!) And if you are so inclined, it is within perfect stumbling distance to a sports bar! Or I should say, the sports bar is within stumbling distance back to your tent or cabin! That is another reason why I like this place! They have cabins! Not that I don't like tent camping! I actually love it! But cabins are the perfect remedy if you are just trying to get away for one night! Besides, whenever Mitch and I go camping, inevitably it rains! So it is nice to have a reprieve from tent camping once in a while!

The cabins are really nice! They have electricity, heat and air conditioning! No bathrooms though! The smaller ones, are capable of sleeping about four people comfortably! They cost about the same as an average hotel room for the night, but you get the added bonus of being able to have a campfire! Have I mentioned that I love campfires? A campfire just allows me to think! If I have specific problem that I am trying to mull over, or if I am trying to make a decision about something, a campfire is an excellent tool! It provides the perfect setting for open discussions, or quiet reflection! Not to mention great food! There is nothing better than hot dogs or hamburgers cooked over a campfire! And let's not forget S'mores! How can you not love life when you are in the midst of consuming S'mores?

Being around a campfire and a campground is just one of the best things in life! It always makes me feel better! I love being surrounded by the sounds of nature, the smell of wood burning from your campfire as well as from other campfires in the campground! I love sharing the laughter and camraderie along with the heartfelt and philosophical conversations between family and friends! What can I say? I'm a happy camper!