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Table Rock State Park, South Carolina
Table Rock State Park located in Pickens, South Carolina was one of the most beautiful parks we have ever camped in. The views throughout the park were breathtaking. This was such a great escape from the madness of the world. I thought long and hard about going on this trip with my family. I did not want to contribute to the spread of COVID-19 or expose my family. We planned our trip carefully to limit contact with others. So with trepidation last week we loaded up the camper and brought our Lysol as ventured to the mountains of South Carolina. Camping is the ultimate social distancing activity. We kept to…
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How to Tie a Whipping Knot
Put this on the list of things you didn’t know but need to learn; How to Tie a Whipping Knot. My son was taught this very useful knot at his last scout meeting. The whipping knot is used on ropes you want to keep from fraying. He was taught the BSA method so it may differ from other methods you find, but with the same results. The Whipping Knot keeps the ends of a rope from becoming undone and fraying on the ends. This can be very useful when trying to make an emergency shelter or to keep your ropes in good condition. This is not a permanent solution to…
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10 Must Try Dutch Oven Recipes
A Dutch Oven is a camping essential, here is a list of 10 Must Try Dutch Oven Recipes to get you started. These are recipes that have been tested on our camping trips. Give them a try! 1. Chocolate Chip Cookie Brownies Dutch Oven Chocolate Chip Cookie Brownies is the most popular Dutch oven pin I have on Pinterest. This is an easy recipe to follow and a delicious dessert to try on your next camping adventure. 2. Cajun Pasta I loved how Dutch Oven Cajun Pasta turned out. It was a spicy, cheesy dish that was simple to put together and bake. The pasta turned out perfect our first…
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Kayaking Crystal River
This was one birthday to remember! Kayaking Crystal River with the Get Up and Go Kayaking Manatee Tour. This is a great way to view manatees in their natural habitat and to celebrate a birthday. Crystal River is located in Citrus County, Florida. The city is known as the “Home of the Manatee”. This is a well known manatee viewing area. We began our tour at Kings Bay where several natural springs drain into the water system. This keeps the water’s temperature a constant 72 degrees. Perfect for manatees looking for a warm place in the winter months. We had a perfect day kayaking Crystal River even though it was…
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Cumberland Island National Seashore
We finally used my son’s 4th Grade National Park Pass to visit a park near us, Cumberland Island National Seashore. If you read about our experience at Crooked River State Park you already know that we have been wanting to visit this island. We literally missed the boat on our last camping trip because we didn’t plan the ferry trip. We did get our reservations for the ferry ahead of time for this trip, so no mishaps. How to Get to Cumberland Island If you plan on visiting Cumberland Island National Seashore you need to do so by boat. The easiest way is the ferry in Saint Marys, Georgia. The…
