"Food is the ingredient that binds us together." Enjoying meals together at the campground is a treat.  Whether around a picnic table or the campfire, I cherish that time with our family and friends.  However, I don't want to spend all of my time cooking and preparing those mea…

The leaves during late November are spectacular at Oak Mountain State Park. Preserving parks and open spaces is a winner because it doesn't need to be explained to everyday Americans. -Frank Luntz  We camp mostly in state parks.  I love the rustic charm and beauty of state parks.  I t…

"Sometimes a fire built on a hill will bring interested people to your campfire" -Shannon Adler Camping, grilling, and campfires are all things that go together.  But, my husband and I have not always been great at lighting charcoal or fires.  I'm not gonna lie, it been a so…

We have camper themed accents throughout our home.  This serving tray and dip bowl were a gift from a friend last year. Now that the Thanksgiving turkey is cleared from the table and Black Friday is over, it is time to start decorating for Christmas.  I have been known to go a bit overboard wi…