It is easy to spend money and have a good time. I am certainly as guilty as anyone else. It is a challenge to have a good time on a tight budget.. We can do a long weekend here for less than $500 cash. The state parks rent log cabins for $60 bucks a night. There is fishing at the lakes, hiking, swimming, bike trails and it is a 20 min ride away! All we have to bring is our own food, blankets, supplies ect.. Good times!