Bring on the New Year
So 2015 is finally here and along with a new year comes the promise of new goals and resolutions. I usually make a few resolutions each year that range from getting fit to making my bed every single day! And…
Site Specific Reservations at Lake Livingston State Park
Lake Livingston State Park is currently testing out a site specific reservation process. This is good news to people like me who like to know exactly which site I will be residing in during my camping trip. We recently tried…
Camping in the Heat
While most of us have become accustomed to life in the A/C… there are times when such luxury is not available… camping and hiking for example. So how do you beat the heat and stay cool when enjoying the outdoors…
Camping Checklist
Be sure you bring exactly what you need the next time you go camping. Having a camping gear checklist can keep you on track to a enjoying the great outdoors. Shelter ___Tent ___Front door mat or blanket ___Rain Tarp ___Tent…
The Importance of Meal Planning
Knowing what you will be eating and preparing while at the campsite is just as important as planning what gear you will be bringing. Having a planned meal schedule will help you make sure you have accounted for every meal…
Fancy Smores for Adults
Fancy Smores (adult version) Marshmellows Cognac (enough to soak mellows) Dark Chocolate Shortbread Cookies At home, soak marshmellows in cognac for 5 – 10 seconds. Place them in ziploc bags. At campsite, roast marshmellows over the fire as normal. Combine…
Baymont Inn & Suites – Victoria, TX
During our travels to a recent job in the lovely city of Victoria, my husband and I booked a room at the Baymont Inn & Suites. Neither one of us had ever been here and didn’t know what to expect.…
Salmon with Couscous
Salmon with Couscous 2 cups couscous 6 ounce pouch salmon 1/4 sun-dried tomatoes, sliced 1/4 cup dried cherries 1/4 cup pine nuts 1 packet Italian dressing In a dry pan over medium heat, toast pine nuts. Prepare couscous according to…
Firestarters that work
What are some of the best ways to start a fire? Try some of these tested firestarter techniques and never be without a campfire again! 1. Dixie cup filled with dryer lint and wax. 2. Paraffin soaked cardboard – cut…
Texsport Camp Grill Review
The Texsport Heavy Duty Camp Grill is perfect for grilling over an open fire pit. Most campgrounds have a standard pit in the ground with some sort of grill contraption, however over the years the grates can deteriorate or get…