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Christmas Cornbread in a Dutch Oven
Who doesn’t love cornbread? Take it up a notch with this simple and colorful cornbread recipe that is perfect for a Christmas Campout. Recipe 1 Teaspoon oil or butter ( for greasing the Dutch Oven ) 2 Cups Corn Meal Mix 1 1/3 Cups Buttermilk 1 Can Creamed Corn 1/4 Cup Olive or Vegetable Oil 1 Egg 1/2 Cup each of Red and Green Peppers 1/2 Jalapeño Pepper 1 Cup Shredded Mexican Mix Cheese In a medium sized bowl add the cornmeal, buttermilk and oil. Mix well. Next add the egg and continue to mix until smooth. Add in the all the peppers, creamed corn and the cheese. Mix together.…
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How to View Manatees at Three Sisters Springs by Water or Land
On our last camping trip at Rock Crusher Canyon RV Resort we visited Three Sisters Springs by canoe and by the boardwalk. Both had spectacular views of the springs, but it was amazing to be so close to the manatees in the canoe. Three Sisters Springs Three Sisters Springs is located in Kings Bay in Crystal River, Florida. It is part of the Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge. This beautiful natural habitat is the wintering ground for hundreds of manatees. During the winter months the manatees flock to this area because of the naturally warm springs. Manatees can be seen in large numbers in and around the springs during the…
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A Weekend Camping Trip at Rock Crusher Canyon
We snagged a camping reservation at Rock Crusher Canyon RV Resort for this weekend and had a relaxing time. This is a RV resort with a lot of amenities that is sure to please everyone in the family. Location Rock Crusher Canyon is located just outside of Crystal River in Florida. The address is 237 S. Rock Crusher Road, about 5 miles from downtown Crystal River. This makes it a fantastic location for those looking to camp while enjoying the springs and exploring the historic downtown. Campsite Our campsite, 411, was a nicely shaded, well kept spot to spend the weekend. It did have a picnic table and full hookups.…
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Make Beautiful Pine Cone Fire Starters
Learn how to make these beautiful pine cone fire starters to give as gifts or to use on your next camping adventure. They are simple to make with a few supplies and a bit of imagination. I have seen fire starter pine cones and was wondering how to make them. I found an interesting article on the blog Searsport Shores Ocean Camping about Pinecone Fire Starters. It was about the different ways to make them so that they would change colors as they burned. Check out their article for the chart of different chemical combinations to make a desired flame color. Or just dip them in wax, they are still…
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The Ultimate Gift Guide for Kids that Love the Outdoors
Make finding the perfect gift for your outdoor loving kid a snap using this guide. Get those kids outdoors exploring and enjoying nature. All of the ideas below are affiliated links. If you purchase anything through one of my links, I may receive a small percentage of the sale. Thank you very much! It keeps this blog going. Walkie Talkies Every kid would love to play with these walkie talkies outdoors. Recommended for kids 3-12 years old. Find this well reviewed set here. S’more Fun Campfire This adorable S’more Fun Campfire by Fisher-Price is great way for kids to pretend play. You can find this set here. Flying Saucer Tree…
