Shakamak State Park is a park for campers: group camps, cabins, campgrounds, primitive camping, and even deluxe duplex cabins! In the episode, you’ll hear from some of the park's camp hosts (who are also Friends group volunteers) about how they developed a community in the campground and created their family by choice!
Check out the Friends of Shakamak site to save the date for Christmas in July and the October Halloween weekend.
You are going to learn about:
The Olympic Trials event held at Shakamak
Incredible camping options at the park
Community-building events hosted by the park’s volunteers
The best spots to see the sun rise and set in the park
Check out these great clips from the show:
00:27 History of Shakamak State Park
01:49 Meet the New Park Manager
03:00 The Meaning of the Park’s Name
03:35 Learn About the Park’s Lakes
04:03 The Olympic Trials
05:35 From Beach to Pool
06:05 Fishing Tips
06:44 Camping options
06:54 The Civilian Conservation Corps Group Camp History and Amenities
09:39 Family Cabin Features
10:41 Nicer Cabins B, C, and D
11:38 Lakeview Duplexes
12:41 Campground Features
13:22 The Culture in the Campground
13:55 Meet the Camp Hosts
15:03 Camp Host Responsibilities and Perks
16:35 What Makes Camping Special
18:18 Creating a Family by Choice
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