Secret Unveiled

I found a wonderful little secret.  Lapham Peak State Park has a stage where they showcase local performers.  My friend’s daughter and her daughter’s boyfriend sang on that stage on a cool Friday night last summer.  It was wonderful.  All the groups that performed were very talented.  Not all of them had the same polish but that was part of the fun.

The stage was simple wood planks.  The Park had set up some flood lights.  Not very attractive to the people on stage but at least the audience could see them.  We brought chairs and blankets to sit on; some had coolers with dinner inside.  There was a small concession stand that sold soda, candy and freshly made popcorn.

The sun set while the performers were on stage.  Three hours later we helped each other pick up the chairs and blankets, sharing favorite moments from the night.  I enjoyed the whole evening.  I could not pick one thing to be the best part.

Some state and county parks provide more than a get away from the concrete jungle.  Google your local state or county park to see what surprises they can offer you.

Pack out what you pack in.