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PH/HP Continued from Page 4 the campgrounds, are quick to note that success could never come without their dedicated staff, which nears 120 people in July and August. “We owe a huge thanks to our staff,” said Ryan. “They share our vision, enthusiasm and excitement.” Ryan said that whenever guests tell him the campground is the cleanest they’ve ever stayed at, he gets chills knowing that his staff made that happen. “It’s like a salesman making a huge sale, or a football player scoring that winning touchdown,” he said. “We really love delivering a first-rate product… We’re lucky to have the staff that we do.” The two campgrounds complement each other well. Hid’n Pines Family Campground is ideal for a more laid-back experience, but still has full hookups, sites with water and electricity, and tent sites, as well as plenty of amenities, such as a heated pool, a playground, and the Snack Shack. Some sites offer cable TV, and
model, RV loans typically vary in length from five to 20 years with a down payment of 10 percent. On average, RV loans were paid off in three to four years, according to the 2009 Survey of Lenders’ Experiences, an annual nationwide survey conducted by RVIA of financial institutions concerning their RV-lender portfolios. You May Qualify for Tax Deduction For the vast majority of RV buyers, the interest on an RV loan is deductible as second home mortgage interest. To qualify, owners must not already have a second home mortgage. Also, the RV must be used as security for the loan and provide basic living accommodations such as sleeping area, bathroom, and cooking facilities. Virtually all RV types — motor homes, travel trailers, truck campers and even most folding camping trailers — are equipped with these accommodations and eligible for the tax savings benefits. A Great Investment in Family Fun Studies show that even factoring in the
WiFi is accessible in most areas. That’s an impressive lineup for a campground with site packages starting at less than $200 per week. Fifteen new sites in a recent expansion will be open by midJuly, with another 40 ready to go next year. The expansion will be finished with modern restroom and laundry facilities. Powder Horn Family Camping Resort, with even more amenities, is ideal for family fun. Sprawling across 80 acres of open meadows and groves of pine and oak, it features a fully stocked grocery store, a three-pool complex, three playgrounds, two Jacuzzis, an 18-hole mini-golf course, and an extensive activity program. Ready for this year is
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cost of RV ownership and fuel, families can save 27 to 61 percent on vacation costs by traveling by RV. By investing in an RV today, your family can enjoy many years of quality vacation time together all while saving money generally spent airfare, hotels and restaurant meals. And the on-the-road adventures create priceless memories that will last a lifetime. The bottom line is that if you are thinking of buying an RV, you should check financing options to maximize your purchase enjoyment. You’ll be on the road enjoying your new RV before you know it!
the new heated, in-ground swimming pool — reportedly the largest of its kind in southern Maine. Along with the pool complex, Powder Horn added 24 state-of-the-art RV sites. “Powder Horn being considered a camping resort, this new camping area embodies that 100 percent,” Jason said. “We’re very proud of it.” Today, Ryan and Jason run the campgrounds, with Ryan handling operations and Jason administrative and office management. “It’s worked out well in that we both handle different areas of the business, so our collaboration kind of complements one another,” Ryan said. “A lot of times, when he brings an issue to
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me, it’s something that’s fresh and new and something I hadn’t considered, and vice versa. We can bounce ideas off each other and get a different perspective and it works out well.” With 41 years of all-it-thefamily experience and dedication
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to back that collaboration up, it’s no wonder why the campgrounds are so successful. For more information, visit Powder Horn online at www.MaineCampgrounds.com and Hid’n Pines online at www.HidnPines.com.