06/01 to 06/13 Croton Point RV Campground

 2026 Summer Adventure

CROTON POINT RV CAMPGROUND

HUDSON HIGHLANDERS

06/01 to 06/13, 2026

Welcome back to another season of travels with Winnie (and me). Since returning from a 3-month stay in Florida, my 47 days at home have been exciting, full of wonderful and rewarding experiences. Five birthday celebrations, Four get-togethers with neighbors and friends, five dining experiences at Cosimo's Trattoria in Poughkeepsie, six visits to Sakura Garden in Hastings and one at Samurai in Croton for delicious sushi. In addition, I've had the pleasure of watching daughter, Marybeth and team excel in her bocce league at Cosimo's. With four matches thus far, they are 11-1 on the season.

A sushi taco

The meat of the entire lobster went into making...

...six scooped out lemon halves filled with...

...a lobster salad consisting of  chunks of lobster, mango and apple in Alex's special sauce.

L. to R: Bocce Champs: MB, Cheryl, Neil, Rosie, Robin, Laurie

The season started my eleventh year and rally with the Hudson Islanders at Croton Point Park. Twice annually we meet at CPP and for the club, it marks the 29th year of existence. I arrive earlier than the actual rally days (6/4 to 6/11). Members and their site assignments are usually the same as prior years but this year, life has gotten in the way of many. Health, family committments and obligations have taken their toll. Our numbers were greatly depleted.

Nonetheless, the get-together has always been an opportunity to enjoy each other's company be it at the Meet & Greet, Pot Luck Supper, Cocktail Hour or at the Campfire. All photos courtesy of Roberta. Thank you, Roberta.

The Friday "Meet & Greet" this year consisted of a number of pizzas purchased by the Club. Here, Gene is enjoying the "Pot Luck Supper" on Saturday night.

L. to R: Kathy, Jack, Johnny, Sr., Gene, Susan, Johnny, Bert, Herve, Dan and Melanie.

The daily 3:30 pm Happy Hours were usually at my site. Although most brought their own, drink choices included: beer, Gin & Tonic, Chardonnay, red wines, Jack Daniels Tennessee Honey bourbon, Buffalo Trace, Malibu rum w/pineapple, orange and coconut juices.

Sir Jack

Johnny

Bert and Herve

Day visitors, George and Vicki

Dan and George

Melanie

And the highlight of one afternoon's Happy Hour was the magical tune that attracts kids of all ages from near and far, the ice cream truck. A mad dash to the road, the anticipation of the truck turning into our road, all things forgotten, Mister Softee had arrived.

Little conversation thereafter as each devoured their prized possession.

A day visit by Steve and Maria allowed them the pleasure of one of our campfires. 

I'm sure you've noticed in each photo the big draw to a life style I've come to totally enjoy. The environment, the surroundings. CPP is one of the few where trees and more trees provide the serentiy and tranquility that makes "camping out" memorable. The thick canopy provides shade. Breezes help keep the humidity and heat of the day to a pleasnat level. For me, that's what I've come to love and cherish during my time away from my apartment.  For sure, I truly enjoy my humble abode. It's a light airy, safe haven surrounded by friends who are there for each other; a different form of commadraderie. This extension of my universe completes what I consider a fortunte combination of living life while loving all contained within. I wish all can experience such wonders. 

My itinerary was shared in my last blog. When you read this, I will be once again visiting Back-Achers campground on my way to Holley, NY and a week's visit with friends, Ray and Kathy. They could not make the really at CPP, so, on my way to Maine, a slight detour in both time and mileage. Thanks for taking the time to read and maybe comment. 

“Thousands of tired, nerve-shaken, over-civilized people are beginning to find out that going to the mountains is going home; that wildness is a necessity.” ~John Muir