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Weekend Family Camping Recap

ByTim Nolte

Had a great weekend camping not far from home at Woodchip Campground in Byron Center. Weekend was filled with a bunch of fun activities with the kids including time in the pool and time with some of Vanessa’s family. We haven’t decided if Woodchip will become an annual location or not.

Woodchip Campground, 7501 Burlingame Ave SW, Byron Center, MI 49315

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