We’re spending the weekend at our favorite “backyard” state park, primarily because it is convenient and reliable. We know what to expect. Because this is “spring break” for many families, the park is “sold out,” although there are many unoccupied sites. The brilliant orange gerbera daisy, pictured here, adorns our table, a product of “Fresh…
To understand why we purchased, and then modified, a tufted-leather storage ottoman for our camper, you first must understand the importance of a tufted-leather ottoman in our daily life. We have an enormous tufted-leather ottoman in our den. It’s so big, in fact, that Cliff’s sister actually slept on it when her house lost power…
We took advantage of this Valentine’s Day/Presidents Day weekend to head out to our favorite backyard state park, where we experienced a surf-‘n’-turf Date Night, a truly memorable full moon, warm, breezy days and cool, crisp nights. It’s clear to us that wherever we go in our little home on wheels, we are truly at…
We’ve begun making preparations for our mid-May trip to Yosemite and we can hardly wait to hit the open road! We’ll be traveling along much of the old Route 66 and staying at many of the places Bobby Troup named in his 1946 classic tune. First stop, Amarillo (Palo Duro Canyon State Park), then on…
We’ve spent the weekend at our favorite “backyard” state park and we’re pleased we took the chance on North Texas’ unpredictable winter weather. It’s been alternately warm and windy, but sunny and mild every day. In fact, we couldn’t have asked for a nicer weekend. To underscore the fact that we’re still outdoor “novices,” we…
One advantage to living in North Texas: Wait a while and the weather will change. Five days ago we enjoyed temperatures in the 60s. Three days ago, the Polar Vortex enveloped us and wind chills dipped well below zero. Today, highs were in the upper 40s, with the promise of 70-degree temps four days from…
Upon arriving at Huntsville State Park on Christmas Day, we were greeted by a sign warning of alligators in the park. Although our rig is parked only about 25 feet from the park’s lake, we’ve yet to see any ‘gators. Last night, however, we did spy three armadillos feasting on ants around a tree stump. Considering some…
It’s difficult to imagine a more perfect fall day than one spent at Lake Tawakoni State Park. Opened in 2001, the park is one of the newer facilities in the Texas State Park system. The reservoir, located on the Sabine River and constructed in 1960, supplies water to Dallas and surrounding suburbs, as well as…
We’re spending Labor Day weekend at Lake Texoma, one of the largest reservoirs in the U.S., and we’ve set up camp at Eisenhower State Park, which occupies an area of 423 acres. The lake itself is nearly 90,000 acres. The park is named for Dwight Eisenhower, the heroic Supreme Allied Commander of the American Expeditionary…
Sitting outside on a fine summer’s evening, my thoughts drift to Eisenhower State Park and our weekend camping excursion. At this point, we’re hoping it happens. We’ve made all the necessary preparations, arranged our work schedules, reserved our space. Now all we need is our travel trailer. It’s back at the dealership having an electrical…
Garinns on the Go 