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It is an easy drive from Houston, so this is a great destination for us. The food is a huge draw and the beauty of the French Quarter is such a unique experience. We like to joke with our Cajun friends that Louisiana is a foreign country because the culture, food, and architecture are allContinue reading “A Weekend in NOLA!”

As we planned our trip from Houston to Miami, we knew it was going to be quite a drive. Because we have kids, we wanted to be sure that we kept it interesting. We don’t want them to look back on our travels as mostly long days in a truck. We think this trip wasContinue reading “Texas to Miami Itinerary – 10 Days”

The boys have a new favorite national park – Biscayne! We only had one day, but we absolutely made the most of the experience. Due to Covid-19, we had a hard time getting in contact with park personnel to be sure that we had a good overview of the park activities. Candace normally speaks toContinue reading “6 Do’s and Don’ts in Biscayne National Park”

When visiting south Florida you can easily get to two major national parks, and many people visit all three. Both Everglades and Biscayne National Parks are not to be missed. here are a few things we learned along the way. It was a little difficult to get information as we are still in a semiquarantineContinue reading “5 Tips for Everglades National Park”

We are asked a lot about our favorite products to take on our many RV trips. Here is the first installation of our new monthly post about all of our favorite finds! These items have slowly made our RV experience so much easier! We love finding these amazing products and sharing them! Countdown to ourContinue reading “4 New Favorite Finds for May 2020 COUNTDOWN!”

We had a great long weekend at Ray Roberts State Park! The drive from the Houston area was pretty long, but we loved the chilly weather in May (love of 44!), and the water in every direction! There are numerous sections in Ray Roberts Lake State Park, but the main two are Johnson Branch andContinue reading “A Perfect Mother’s Day at Ray Roberts Lake State Park”

We all love those burgers and hot dogs, but it can get old if you are going to the same meals every time you head out for a trip. These are a few unexpected options that we LOVE on our RV trips. Yes, of course, we still love a good burger on the grill, butContinue reading “5 Fresh Ideas – Meal Planning for your Weekend Away!”

We have simply loved our weekend away in Bastrop, Texas! There are so many state parks nearby, and the local parks are amazing too. We can swim, hike, fish, and camp all while maintaining social distancing. We really wanted to stay somewhere near the city, so we found the perfect secluded spot – The PinesContinue reading “The Perfect Little RV Park!”

As we looked for an escape from the bustling city of Houston, Bastrop seemed like a perfect getaway – not too far from home and numerous state parks nearby. However, we had no idea what an amazing “small” town it would be be. With a population of just over 7,000, Bastrop has something for everyone.Continue reading “A Hidden Gem! Bastrop, Texas”