twins89
Walworth, NY
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Lately, when make a reservation for a park we haven't been to, I
Google Earth the address. You can view the loops pretty well and see how far you are from things, what the shade/sun is like, how log the sites are, how close you are to your neighbor etc. I was wondering if anyone else does this. It has helped me to make a decision on my sites and campground. You can tell so much from seeing it above as, we all know brochures and websites can be deceiving.
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rhillx4
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Yes we have been using it also. It is quite handy.
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Montanadreamer
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LOVE GOOGLE EARTH!!!
I can spend HOURS on that program. (especially if you set the preferences to find all the YOUTUBE submissions people put up)
I've been planning a trip back to Montana for sometime next year so I am using it to find any places of interest and campsites. I do like the terrain feature the most as it gives me an 3-D view of any mountainous areas or any hills that I may have to travel up and then look for any routes around them (don't like to put a lot of strain on the transmission if I don't have to).
Can't imagine ever going back to using Google maps.
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robatthelake
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I just wish that It was more current!
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mike4947
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Like Rob said it's not real time. We had some folks complaining that they saw an open site but the campground people wouldn't let them have it...LOL
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DaveMac
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For any decent RV park I just download their site map!
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bendjoseph
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I use it all the time to look at camp sites.
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Spindeepster
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If you like Google, you"ll love this.
http://maps.live.com/
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henw
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All the time. Lets you know how close highways are. If it's rural or developed.
Shade vs open.
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K&R
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WOW
Much better pictures !
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