Camp Boomerang Gay Campground Review '21 OPENING SEASON (Orleans, MI)
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- Опубліковано 5 вер 2021
- Our scored review of Camp Boomerang RV Park and Campground , an all-male (gay/bisexual/transgender) campground/resort in central Michigan.
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Opening for their inaugural season in 2021, this campground has seen more than its share of controversy. In February 2021, in answering a question about whether they would allow trans men to be members, the owners answered in a way that was... less than ideal; and they are the first ones to tell you that. For several weeks, LGBT (and even mainstream) media covered the story all around the world. The owners chose to remain mostly silent during the maelstrom.
Following this controversy, we had chosen to remove Boomerang from our 2021 review tour (which was still in the planning stages) as a show of solidarity with our trans brothers. Our thinking was that while Boomerang was free to make whatever rules they chose, we were just as free not to go.
We changed our mind following several conversations with the owners in the spring, during which they clarified that trans men ARE allowed at Boomerang as long as they have a government ID that states they are male. This policy mirrors that of many other all-male campgrounds around the country. As for what they said in February, we chose to take them at their word that they regret what they said/how they said it and that they have learned from the experience.
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This is our 5th stop of our 13 gay campground 2021 review tour! We were there from July 5 till July 1, 2021.
Our scored campground reviews rate gay/lesbian/bisexual/transgender oriented campgrounds on the following important features so that you can be prepared and make informed decisions (on a scale of 1-10):
*Big Rig Friendliness - how easy is it to get to and navigate within the park?
*Grounds and Facilities - what kinds of amenities does the campground have (or not), and what are they like?
*The Vibe - our (totally subjective) take on the ambiance and camp-culture
*Internet Availability - Is there enough Internet via cell hot spots or campground WiFi to do more than scroll Twitter or Facebook?
And NEW in 2021, we also spend some time at the end of the video talking about the nearby amenities such as stores, restaurants and points of interest.
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Let us know what other campgrounds you'd like to see reviewed, along with any topics relating to camping, gay camping, or full-time RV living. When we're not traveling, we would like to continue to produce content that you find valuable!
SPECIAL THANKS TO BILL CASTELLO FOR HELPING US WITH OUR NEW LOGO DESIGN! If you are interested in having your own logo, you can reach Bill at bcmedia.myportfolio.com/about-me
Other Links:
FULL TIME GAYS 'LGBT campground directory. www.google.com/maps/d/embed?m..." width="640" height="480"
Camp Boomerang RV Park and Campground: www.michigangaycamping.com/
WeBoost (cell signal amplifier) www.weboost.com
LGBT Campground Reviews Coming in 2021:
✔Rainbow Ranch (TX)
✔SIRenity Farms (MO) - Update video due to expansion
✔Stag Run Club (IN)
✔Campit (MI)
✔Boomerang (MI) - Plus an update to the transgender controversy
*CreekRidge (MI)
*Jones Pond (NY)
⌛Oneida (PA) - CANCELLED/POSTPONED due to big rig accessibility
*Vermont Freedom (VT)
*The Woods (PA)
*Circle JJ Ranch (OH)
📌River Ridge (KY) - Update video due to expansion
**(where we were when this video was published... yes, we're behind lol**
*The Hideaway (GA) - Formerly known as Roy's Hideaway
*Oz (GA)
⌛CampOut Alabama (AL) - POSTPONED due to internet reliability
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by the way, I LOVE your intros!! Nice to have something unrehearsed and unscripted!
Thank you. We ramble sometimes. It's part of our shtick lol
I’m so thankful that I belong to The River’s Edge in Dewy Rose, GA. I can honestly say that within the 20+ years I’ve been going there, I’ve never not felt like part of the family. It’s a wonderful place where all are accepted. I’ve been there for multiple trans weekends where many trans people gather for a comfortable, accepting, and educational weekend. The wonderfully built house for the hot tub was actually built but a lovely trans woman that is praised by all that are there. I’ve had drinks and great conversations with the one or two women who have gone there with their gay friends. It’s honestly one of the most laid back places you can go and make lifelong friends.
Thank you so much for sharing this!! ❤ we have heard similar sentiments from many folks about Rivers Edge!!
Very informative as always guys! Look forward to checking this place out one day.
Thank you Billy!
Another great video! Does 80 acres long & 40 acres wide mean that it’s 120 acres total? Thank you for providing this great service guys!
hahaha yeah, I didn't say that as artfully as I could have LOL. It's long and comparably skinny lol.
@@FullTimeGays Hey, again- Really appreciate you guys! I just can't wait to get out there to explore some of these places! Hope you are both doing well.
Eddie, you mentioned that you “got some dry cleaning done”? When we’re on the road there’s nothing on the rig that would require dry cleaning. Otherwise, thanks guys for your time and talents as you share your camping reviews. 👏🏻👍
David had a work trip to DC the following week so had to get our dress clothed cleaned.
Ah, business trip, makes sense. Thanks again for your vids!
That was fun!! Love the Full-Time Gays flags!!! (Flags… I said flags) great Job!!
Damnit! They're a gay rv park! They so missed out and should have called them "Sashay Sites".
I know they are off doing other things. And this series was a continuation of some other couples (live in Mexico I think) vlog. Hope someone else picks this up and keeps reviewing. :-)
We're still around 😉
Have you tried the $50 Mimo antenna? We have a weboost and it hurts more than it helps.
We haven't. Do you recommend it?
@@FullTimeGays yes I do. It’s our go to booster and recommended by the folks at Rv mobile internet. If your hotspot has antenna ports. Try Netgear 6000450 MIMO Antenna with 2 TS-9 Connectors from Amazon. Suction cups to the window where you get the best signal. Hope that helps.
Thank you!!!
we are at Jones Pond in NY. right now, i thought you were going to be here also ?? just to let you know it's a nice place, way out in the middle of know-where :-) but nice, not very "BIG RIGG" friendly at all, and not easy inside the part also, internet/wyfi is really bad :-(, you need to contact them before you get here ,,, best of luck on your travels,, Paul & Tony
Hi there! Yes, we were already there, bit we are behind in our editing (trying to catch up!). We just published Boomerang, which we left on July 11. Working on CRC now, then we will edit our Jobes Pond stay. We loved it there but do agree with you on BRF and Internet!
we have a small 16ft trailer and i didn't like the drive way in, i know you two had a FIT !!! LOLOLOLOLOL
@@paulhigdonsmith1580 Nah, not a fit. We'd been there once before (before the era of FTG). The big hill on the dirt road caught us totally off guard. This time we knew about it. The turn in is tight, but totally manageable. The ruts in the roads, the narrowness of the roads are tough but not a huge deal... except at turns. The turns are VERY tight turning onto RV row and then turning onto the exit road on your way out. And since the roads are narrow, it's tough getting the rig turned onto the site. We had the one spot on RV row with the big huge pine tree on the inside corner. I ended up stopping mid back-up and getting on the roof to trim branches from it. Better to ask for forgiveness than permission. :) All that said, though, we really enjoy Jones Pond. No place is perfect, but golly is it gorgeous up there.
WHERE ARE YOU GOING FOR HALLOWEEN?
We will be back home at Grizzly Pines
Looks like a nice RV Park.... Love Gay family.... Yall Stay safe Out there... Can"t wait to see Yall at The Home Of G.P.....
Thank you, Dustin!!
Another geat video Boys.
nice, as always!!
Thank Chris!
I'm guessing that it would possible that many gay, male, clothing-optional private resorts may have to battle city and county regulators and permit requirements just to legally exist and with the constant headlines about city and county disfunctions in dealing with the TRANS community.... I wouldn't be suprised if a county would refuse to grant permits to a clothing-optional private resort for any endless number of reasons, one of which could very easily be related to TRANS people. Because governments are stupid. LOL
Sad but true. The irony is that a fair majority of gay campgrounds are located in conservative areas.
That pond looks like mosquito central.
They weren't too bad actually. But speaking of mosquitos, be sure to check out our next review that will (hopefully) be published in the next week or so 🤠
Yup I love my husband's big deck too. BAH HAHAHAHAHAHA
Women *cannot*
be gay men. It is not hate to say this. Gay men often have great friendships with straight women, but we are not the same. These women can call themselves ‘trans’, they can even get IDs saying that they are male. We love them in any other time and space, but there is something valuable in having a space be for men only, for those of us who love men.
So they were bullied into accepting biological females, and the two of you wag your fingers at them anyway. They should have stuck to their guns and not apologized to anyone. They don't particularly need your review w/1100 views.
You're right, no campground needs our reviews. Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback.
@@FullTimeGays Ummm, I for one need your reviews :) so don't stop please.
@@GayBearz thanks Rob. We'll have a new one out this afternoon. Rendering now 🤠
I would welcome Trans men. My ignorance wonders how a Trans man would feel being around so much male on male sexual conversations that tend to come up with large groups of gay men. I wonder if being around gay men is easier for a Trans man to feel comfortable than being around straight men. 🤔 I would think gay men would make for a more welcoming comfortable male atmosphere. I feel that Trans men are our brothers, so of course they should be welcome. Hard to believe anyone in the LGBTQ community would think about excluding someone based on how a person identifies themselves. We all know how it feels to be excluded. It sucks.
@@FullTimeGays perfect response. 👍👍
Gentlemen, please work from a written script and knock off the rambling introduction……
I am sure Michigan DNR will have something to say about dredging any of the wetlands.
Appreciate the feedback.