Economy Boosts Camping

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Story Published: Nov 20, 2008 at 8:59 AM EDT

Story Updated: Nov 20, 2008 at 3:42 PM EDT

In New York State, almost 190-thousand families went camping in 2007. This year, the numbers have climbed even higher. Many experts attribute the increase to the high price of gas.

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Bill and Heather Murphy own Evergreen trails Campground in Angelica, New York and the Indian Creek Campground in Cherokee, North Carolina. They have seen a great surge in the number of reservations, this year. "This past Labor Day we looked out over our campground and every single site was filled with a tent"

The price of gas and the economy may be one reason for the sudden increase in campers. But, if you ask the campers themselves, it's also a great getaway packed with simple pleasures.

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