There is something magical about this place and I’m not talking about the whole vortex thing. I’m talking about the raw beauty of Sedona. No matter what way you drive in, there is beauty and majesty at every turn. Our first trip was in October, 1998. Our school district runs a modified calendar and there…
Category: Trips!
The best part of camping, the trips! We’ll also include trip planning tips.
Take Me To Lake Powell
Lake Powell is one of the prettiest places in the country, hands down. The giant red rocks are sandwiched between the crystal blue waters and bright blue skies. In the summer you can watch the bright white clouds billow and merge together for spectacular summer storms. It is one of our favorite places. Our first…
Rose Bowl Flyover
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Rose Bowl – Trip of a Lifetime
The Rose Parade is the most beautiful parade I’ve ever been to. I was lucky to grow up in Southern California and see it in person many times. As a girl scout I even got to help put flowers on a float. That was fun, although not as much fun for the real volunteers I’m…
Aunt Loretta’s Garlic Bread
Garlic bread is one of those meal accompaniments that you can never have enough of. And garlic bread isn’t just for spaghetti and Italian food. This recipe comes courtesy of Aunt Loretta and she gave it to me when I was a brand new bride. It’s very short and I’ve actually never written it down. …
Pies Pies Pies (and crust)!
Mmmmm, pie. Pumpkin pie, apple pie, chocolate cream pie, lemon meringue pie…I could go on and on. Along with soup, pie is something I could eat year round. And it all starts with the crust. Light and flaky that doesn’t overpower the tasty filling. A nice golden brown crust edge is the perfect frame for…
Thanksgiving Turkey in the Dirt
Yes, you read that correctly. For the last several years we have celebrated Thanksgiving in the California desert. Don’t think we skimp on the feast just because we are dry camping in the middle of nowhere. We go all out. It’s a traditional Thanksgiving feast with all the trimmings. The day starts much like it…
Sunset Vista RV Park
Cool breeze, check. Ocean view, check. Hearing the waves crash, double-check. Growing up in Southern California, Orange County specifically, I was lucky to spend many days at the beach. My dad and I spent many Sunday afternoons at Newport Beach after church. My Aunt Nancy lived on Balboa Island when I was little and I…
Magic Folding Ladder
Honey, do we need the ladder? When we had our class C the answer was always no. Mark is super tall and nothing was out of his reach besides the fact we had virtually nowhere except inside to store it. I suppose we could have tied it to the roof access ladder in the back…
Honey Butter Potatoes
I love sweet potatoes. Yes, I mean love. Not as much as chocolate but close. They are my “chocolate” vegetable. I eat them baked and plain. I don’t even put butter or brown sugar or melted marshmallows on them, just plain. I like them in a casserole, candied like Aunt Loretta does them, mashed and…