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Dauphin Island
The boys had a weeklong break from school for Thanksgiving. We thought is would be a great time to go camping. We wanted to go somewhere different, and the boys wanted a beach. So after driving nearly nine hours of a seven hour drive we arrived at Dauphin Island, Alabama at nighttime. Everyone was tired. Therefore as soon as we arrived at the campground we just parked the camper and went to bed. Dauphin Island is a small island located about 40 minutes from Mobile. It is surrounded by the waters of Mobile Bay and the Gulf of Mexico. The island is very low key. You will not find chain…
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The Almost Original Chex Mix
Chex Mix is such a classic snack and I have been craving it lately. I remember having it as a kid and loving it. I haven’t had the homemade mix in a very long time. A seven hour road trip to our next camping adventure seemed like a great time to make it to snack on as we drive. Original Chex Mix Recipe You can find the original recipe for Chex Mix here. It has all the calorie counts and nutritional information that you may need. It is also a great reference to follow. The great thing about this mix is the ability to switch out ingredients to those you…
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Stocking Stuffers For Campers 2018
It’s getting closer to Christmas and a great time to start thinking about what to put in the stockings of your favorite campers. Here is a list of some of my favorite finds. Socks Our family loves socks, the crazier the better. These would be perfect as a stocking stuffer and to wear camping of course. Men’s What man wouldn’t want a pair of Bigfoot socks. You can find them here. Women’s A cozy pair of camping socks for women. You can find them here. Kids Ok, so the kids might not like getting socks for Christmas, so make sure to get a pair that are a fun print…
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Our Favorite Florida Beaches
Having transplanted to Florida from the midwest over ten years ago, we have come to love the beaches of Florida. There is nothing like sitting on a beach, listening to the waves and watching your kids play in the surf. We have been to a lot of beaches in Florida and are still discovering new ones to explore, but we have our favorites. Here is a list of our top 5. Ponce Inlet Ponce Inlet is located just south of Daytona Beach. This is our go to beach. We come here a lot and if we have family visiting, this is the beach we take…
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Gifts For Campers
Trying to find the perfect gift for someone can be such a time consuming ordeal. I have put a list together of ideas for that camper in your life. Hopefully the list will help you in your quest to find the perfect gift. National Park Passes The cost of an annual National Park Pass is $80. This is a great bargain for families who like to travel to different parks. The pass is for one adult and up to three additional adults over the age of 16 per standard vehicle. Kids, 15 and under are free. To purchase the pass or to read about the features of the pass click…














