Easy Camping in Texas State Parks with a Screened Shelter

camping in texas state parks

Camping in Texas State Parks is even more relaxing when you rent a screened shelter.  For a minimal fee ($30- $35 nightly), you can create your own glamping cabin!  All ages will appreciate the additional comfort of a shelter and the added amenities that you can create with the shelter.  We’ve found that you can … Read more

Outdoor Vacations in America’s National and State Parks

Mount Ranier

We love outdoor vacations in America’s national and state parks. Don’t misunderstand, we want ‘real’ beds, showers, good food and neither of us are triathlon material. We do enjoy, solitary hikes, vistas, wildlife encounters (at a distance) and great photo opportunities. We both have a need deep in our souls to get outdoors. If we … Read more

Cloudcroft New Mexico Getaway

Cloudcroft New Mexico

Outdoor fun is easy to find in Cloudcroft New Mexico. Cloudcroft is a charming village deep in the Sacramento Mountains of Southern New Mexico. We went to New Mexico in mid-September to escape the West Texas heat. We found green foothills followed by mountain valleys with waterfalls, 200 mile vistas and cool days in the … Read more

Hudson NY Lodging, Thyme in the Country – a Great B&B

hudson-ny-lodging

If you are searching for great Hudson NY lodging, Thyme In The Country is a wonderful bed-n-breakfast.   When we go on vacation, we try to pick one or two places that are different than a chain hotel. You know that great feeling on a vacation when you land at the perfect place to stay?  The kind … Read more

River Rafting!

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Summer is a great time to settle down and relax, but some people want to use the extra free time to have some great adventures, and enjoy new experiences. River rafting is a great choice, if you want to have fun in an adventurous way. In this blog you will see all the safety precautions … Read more

One of the Best Boca Grande Restaurants – Loose Caboose

Best Boca Grande Restaurant

After spending a beautiful sunny morning shell hunting on the beach, we love to hop on the golf cart and head to ‘The Loose Caboose’ for lunch.  The Loose Caboose is one of the best Boca Grande restaurants.   The food is great with a very good variety of menu selections.  The restaurant is locally owned … Read more