This Labor Day weekend, 42.9 million Americans are expected to take a road trip. While that’s a big number, it’s down a percentage point from last year and down 10 points from 2019 (the last Labor Day before COVID-19). However, the numbers are uncertain because of an increase […]
Years ago, before the days of cell phones, I was tent camping at Garner State Park in Texas with friends and had no way of knowing danger was ahead. Lightning, strong winds and heavy rain were our only notice in the middle of the night. Concerned of flash […]
Herd It Through the Grapevine #6 Insect Repellent Take note campers and RVers! Household insects like to hide in dark, creepy places. If you search long enough in your kitchen cabinets, you’ll probably find a few unwelcome visitors. While using shelf liners is a common practice to keep […]
We traveled through enchanting Sedona a few weeks ago, although we couldn’t stay long. It’s only been a few years since I was there, but mercy has it grown…almost to the point that Sedona’s popularity could be a possible burden. Traffic congestion was considerable and all shops, restaurants […]
Many of the questions and concerns RVers, motorcyclists, and campers have are solved with mutual respect, courtesy and common sense. Here are the “Seven C’s of Camping:” 1. Care – We will care how we camp by being considerate of others. 2. Caution – We will use caution in the use […]
Lightning can happen at any time – during snow storms, in hurricane rain bands, in dust storms and forest fires, they are even found in volcanic eruption clouds. We need to think of lightning safety anytime there is a severe thunderstorm in our area. In the USA, there are several states where […]
New Mexico is a beautiful state with two of our top favorite natural attractions in the Southwest. White Sands National Park Lose yourself among the rolling white sand dunes of a true American treasure and descend into the depths of an ancient cavern with more than 300 stunning […]
Travel deep into the heart of the Texas Panhandle and you’ll find a true natural wonder. Canyon walls gleaming orange in bright sunshine, otherworldly rock formations, and scenic trails lined with mesquite and juniper trees await at Palo Duro Canyon. About 120 miles long and 20 miles wide, and […]
Texas Hill Country Thunder Rally is back. The March 25-28, 2021 event will be the 20th straight rally held at Bandera’s Mansfield Park. Consisting of tent camping, poker run, vendors, food, and field events, there will be music throughout the day Friday and Saturday. Their bike show, tattoo […]
Returning only twice since the 1970s, I first learned about hiking up the highest location in my state from my Texas State University Journalism (then Southwest Texas State University) professor, David Yates, in 1977. Guadalupe Mountains National Park He published, for a .90 to $1.50, an 11 1/2″×14 […]
During the February 2021 historic snow and ice freeze down here in Texas, we were ready with a well stocked pantry and could easily survived another couple of monthS of need be. But after a few days there were no milk or eggs available—and I had a hankering […]
The key word is “BEFORE.” Try one of these methods before you need it. Be anticipatory and BEFORE you decide to melt snow, check the quality of it. Be certain to collect clean and fresh snow. Avoid discolored and stained ice. Being patient since melting can take a […]
