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Dutch Oven Chicken Pot Pie
On our recent campout to Table Rock State Park, we made Dutch Oven Chicken Pot Pie for dinner. It was so delicious! There were no leftovers. This is a simple, quick recipe that is great for any campout. Ingredients 1 1/2 Cups Cooked, Shredded Chicken Breast 2 Pre-Made Pie Crusts (for the top and bottom of pot pie) 1 Cup Each of Frozen Peas, Carrots and Corn 1/2 Teaspoon Thyme 1 Can of Cream of Chicken Soup 1 Can of Chicken Broth (Use the empty Cream of Chicken Soup can to measure) Salt and Pepper to Taste Directions This is a simple recipe to follow. It is much easier to…
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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…
