Sasha

This is Sasha, one of our two Siamese blue point kitties. Daisy and Sasha are sisters. She is the best mouser and the shyest of our cats. She likes to chase a string around. Sasha wants you to feed her cream 800 times a day and will meow at you until she gets her way. She probably won't come to you if you see her around the park, but she is pretty to look at :)

THE BIRD KINGDOM

I was browsing the websites of some of our tourism partners and I came upon the Bird Kingdom website. They have really great deals on admission during the winter months and it's a great place to visit with the kids when you come to Niagara Falls. We sell discount tickets to this Niagara Falls attraction at our front desk. For more information check out : http://birdkingdom.ca/



ABOUT BIRD KINGDOM:

Q. What can I expect at Bird Kingdom?
A. You can expect to see many, many free flying birds, making their homes in our natural environments. Many of these birds you can see eating, bathing, wrestling within a few feet of you. You can also have more interactive experiences where you feed the birds, have birds land on you or have a giant Macaw sit on your arm!


Q. Is there more than just birds at Bird Kingdom?
A. Yes, there are also other amazing creatures from the tropical parts of the world. We have saltwater fish, snakes, bats, spiders, anoles and skinks (lizards) and a bunch of other neat creatures.


Q. How long should we plan being at Bird Kingdom?
A. You should plan at least an hour to an hour and a half. That will allow you time to see most of the exhibits, stop to feed the Lorikeets, experience one of our Bird or Reptile Encounters and maybe take in a show.





Q. Isn't it hot in your tropical rainforest environment?
A. The temperature inside the Aviary is kept at a very comfortable 76 degree's (28 degrees Celcius) with normal humidity year round.

Why Camping?

I found a great little article on WHY CAMPING? You can read it here: http://www.findmeahobby.com/adventure/camping.html

Even though we are not located in the "woods" there are PLENTY of GREAT hiking trails and woodsy areas just minutes from us. Here is a website where you can find out more information about a great trail in the area: http://brucetrail.org/

Our informative staff can give you information on the best places to get on the trail and other shorter trails in the area.

Did YOU stay with us in 2008??? Submit your pictures!

First of all, I want to wish you all a HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

One of my New Year's resolutions this year is to plan a spectacular summer here at Campark Resorts! One of my current projects is updating our website with more information and pictures for our customers including more details on tours and ticket sales, adding a printable brochure and a new, easily accessible photo gallery.

If you would like your favourite Campark pictures added to our photo gallery, please email them to me at rhonda@campark.com. Please include your name (i.e. "The Smith family") and when you stayed with us.

Thank you, and I hope to see a lot of your pictures :)

Oliver

This is Oliver, my baby. He is an 8 year old Himalayan Seal point. Most of the time, if you look above the store, you will find him gazing out the window just observing all the activity below. He has been known to wander into the store and office for some attention so you may catch a glimpse! We adopted Oliver a year ago when his previous owner had to move to a nursing home. All of our cats are "used" or more politically correct: "previously enjoyed."
(P.S. He does have eyes! I can never get a picture with them open because of the flash :)

Just Because...

This is Daisy. She is one of our three cats (two Siamese sisters and a male Himalayan seal point). You might see her around the office when you visit. She likes to be let out of the house and then sits by the office/store door begging customers to let her back in with this really sad face as if we were neglecting her (pssshhh...sure!). Oh, and she does this about 15 times a day! She is the most "out-going" of the three.

She's also very sweet and loves curling up on my lap while I am trying to work :)

10 FRUGAL THINGS TO DO IN NIAGARA FALLS

1. You can view the Falls for free. Fireworks for free at certain times of the year.

2. See the nightly Falls illumination.

3. Use the Niagara Falls shuttle bus. An all-day pass for an adult is $6, you can use the bus from 9:00am until 1:30a.m. Children 12 and under ride FREE when accompanying adults using an ALL DAY PASS (limit 2 children per adult). Modified schedule fall through spring.

4. Stay at a campground like Campark Resorts (Blatant plug, here. This is our campground!).

5. Hike on the Bruce Trail.

6. Visit the Niagara Parks Botanical Gardens.

7. Visit the Welland Canals Centre and get a close-up look of ships from around the world.

8. Ride the Port Dalhousie Carousel for a nickel.

9. Walk through the Niagara Glen and see the Niagara River.

10. Walk down Clifton Hill. Even if you don’t spend any money, it is worth a look at the carnival atmosphere.

New Mini Putt course is now finished!

I am pleased to announce that our BRAND NEW MINI PUTT COURSE is now complete! Featuring 9 challenging holes, a Niagara Falls-esque waterfall, stream, and pond. It's sure to be fun for the whole family! (Putters and score cards available at the office).

Xmas in July!

Santa came early this year to our annual Christmas in July weekend. He handed out gifts to the kids and drove the Wagon Ride!

The kids did Christmas crafts and played games :-)

My Apologies.....

I know I haven't posted in awhile, but I am going to be posting a lot more in the next day or so, with lots of pictures from the summer activities! Stay Tuned!!!!

:-) Rhonda

Canada Day Celebration!

Some of the campers got together and decorated the Wagon Ride and had a parade!

A special thanks to Annie and Ryan!

Big Kid Entertainment come to Campark :)

On July 5 Campark had special guests from Big Kid Entertainment put on a special show for our campers: Jack about the Beanstalk…an original spin on a classic fairytale!

20 years have passed. Jack and Jill teach their daughter about truth telling and righting a wrong. The Giant’s Golden Hen is returned. A Singing Bean Man and very special beanstalk highlight a story of responsibility and character development.

For more information please vitsit www.bigkidentertainment.com

VW Group Visits Campark June 20-22

Every year, VWs rally together here in Niagara Falls, about 25-35 of them stay at Campark Resorts! Above are pictures of some of the awesome vehicles seen around the park last weekend!

KARAOKE DANCE PARTY at Campark every Saturday throughout the Summer

Every Saturday from the end of June to Labor Day Campark Resorts hosts a Karaoke/Dance Party. It is absolutely free and everyone is encouraged to join in!

Below is a preview of some of our regular karaoke stars ;)

Our day on the Great Gorge Adventure Tour...

On June 11 Gwen and I did the Great Gorge Adventure Tour. For $39.95 plus tax (children 12 and under are $24.95), you get passes for Journey Behind the Falls, Maid of the Mist, White Water Walk and the Butterfly conservatory, plus all day transportation on the Parkway's People Mover Bus (not to be confused with the Niagara Shuttle Bus). You also get great coupons including $5.00 off the NEW Niagara Fury!!

Check out our pictures below and get your passes TODAY from our Campark Country Store....

1)Me on the Maid of the Mist.
2) Me by the rapids at the White Water Walk.
3) Gwen, on our way down to the Maid of the Mist.
4) A shot (taken by Gwen) of a Butterfly at the Conservatory.

Our Illustrious Leader.....

This is Peter, our illustrious leader, and my father in law, playing around (and staging a photo op ;) on Rusty the Rooster.

Gas Saving Tips for Camping

Unless you have been living under a rock, you will know that gas prices are soaring and now, more than ever, is the best time to put those fuel saving tips to good use. Below, I have compiled a few common, but none the less effective, tips for you to use to keep costs down.

• Check those tires! Poorly aligned and under inflated tires will surely waste gas by making your engine work harder to get from point A to point B.


• Keep your vehicle serviced. Get your oil changed and filters cleaned/replaced. Take your car to the dealership to have a diagnostic test done, and then take the results to your local mechanic where they will most likely be able to do the work for much cheaper.


• Add a fuel additive to your gas tank that will help keep the fuel injectors clean.


• For long trips (such as those to Campark Resorts :) use an online mapping service or a GPS system to map out your trip, they usually pick the shortest and fastest route to your destination, avoiding wrong turns and lengthy off-route detours.


• Stick to the speed limit. Speeding can decrease your gas mileage by up to 15%


• Keep your windows closed while driving at highway speeds, this avoids air drag.


• Don't accelerate too fast and avoid idling!

Welcome to the Official Campark Resorts blog!

Thank you for checking out my blog! Stay tuned for updated posts! In the meantime, you can find us online at www.campark.com

Rhonda :)