Thursday, June 8, 2017
Wilson has really done his camping homework. He was the one who found trustedhousesitters.com and is also the one to find boondockerswelcome.com.
What is boondocking you might ask? The most basic of definitions is that it's camping anywhere without hook-ups also considered dry camping. The site connects people who have a parking space with people who are looking for a space to park for a night or two. Those offering the space are generally fellow RVers who love camping and meeting new people. The cost to join the site is only $25/year and if you just use it once you've already paid for it.
For the protection of the innocent 😊 and the privacy of our boondocking friends, I won't be sharing any personal information and will only reference them as our hosts.
We had our first Boondocking experience just outside Erie, PA in our host's driveway...actually it was the driveway of a building that he owned. Our hosts came and met us, making sure that we had everything that we needed and also shared with us a few camping tips that I'm sure we will put to use later in our travels. They were incredibly sweet and made for a great first experience. We were pleasantly surprised that he also offered water and electricity which we weren't expecting (based on the aforementioned definition).
While there we visited Presque Isle State Park, based on the host's recommendation. The park is right on Lake Erie and has a long walking/running/biking trail along with multiple beaches. There are various picnic and hiking areas, fishing holes, playgrounds etc. Wilson and I took a nice walk on the path along the lake and soaked up the sun at one of the beaches. The only downfall, which really isn't a downfall, is that there were swarms of Mayflies. It was a bit irritating to me because I have issues with creepy, crawly things which includes flying things, but we learned that it was a sign of a healthy lake. Apparently each year the Mayflies make an appearance.
Leave Niagara Falls, CA 9:47am - sunny 66°
Rte. (Wilson Driving)►Stanley Ave►Falls Ave (420)►
9:57am arrive border crossing ► 10:03 depart border crossing....Welcome back to New York
►384S►190S►5W►
Lunch at Aunt Millie's in Irving, NY - classic diner (11:22-12:02)
►76 SorW►20W►90W - 1:03pm Welcome to PA - mile 98 ►8S
Arrive Boondocker Host 1:28pm
Miles Traveled - 118.6
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