Steady bookings, but some are waiting to make reservations until the last minute to be sure they can afford a vacation: That's the report from Fergus Falls area resorts so far this summer, says the Fergus Falls Daily Journal.

But Nick Leonard at East Silent Resort has heard of job losses and changes in other years, too, and the state of the economy is always a factor in anticipating resort traffic.

"It seems to be a little more visible this year, but we’re especially cognizant of it all the time," Leonard said. "Last year it was gas prices."

Hollie Mills of Sand Bay Resort in Battle Lake says cooler weather and a later school year may be more to blame than the economy. Even during years when the economy is better, resorts are seeing a shrinking summer season as graduation events and make-up snow days creep into June. On the other side of the summer, some outstate guests are starting school sooner, meaning family vacations fall less into late August.

Business hasn’t fluctuated much for South Turtle Lake Resort in Underwood.

And Roger Hertel of South Turtle Lake Resort in Underwood said he's had one cancellation due to a loss of a job, but continues to host regulars who make the resort an annual vacation destination. Hertel has even seen some new traffic this year at the resort, which attracts guests from as far as Missouri, Iowa, Nebraska, Washington State and Indiana.

"I’ve had some new people book, but actually my year is looking the same as last year," he said.