Before arriving, I thought the Finger Lakes were all about... well... the lakes. I expected scenic drives, waterfront parks, and if we were lucky, charming towns. Those things certainly exist, but what surprised me most was how much of the region's beauty lies away from the shoreline. Some of our …
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Wompatuck State Park Camping: Our New England Home Base Near Boston
After several days of traveling and a few nights in comfortable hotels, we arrived at our home base for the first part of our New England road trip: Wompatuck State Park Camping. When I booked our campsite, I could hardly believe a state park this close to so many popular destinations still had …
Mustang Island State Park
Walking along the beach for the first time, I couldn't believe my good fortune. Another 2 weeks overlooking the Gulf of Mexico! I thought I'd be able to see the ocean from my camping spot…which was more like a giant parking lot with picnic tables… but I couldn't see it over the sand dunes and …
Lake Corpus Christi State Park, Texas
By now I’ve stayed in many campgrounds. Many different types of campgrounds. The campsite at Lake Corpus Christi State Park remains one of my favorites. If I ever get a kayak again, I would definitely return on my way through Texas. I purchased a site with electricity and water and …
Blanco State Park: A River Runs Through It
Rivers weave in and out of hills and rocks or they flow straight, the water slowly making its way past mud banks, forests, and communities. They sparkle in the sunlight while birds fly above and fish dance below their surface. They provide food to eat, water to drink and cool us off from the hot sun …
Regrowth at Bastrop State Park
I left Livingston, Texas, and began to work my way towards the Gulf of Mexico. I was planning to spend the night in a Walmart parking lot when I came upon a sign for Bastrop State Park in the same area. I made a split-second decision and decided to drive into the park to see if they had a campsite …
