Choke Canyon State Park Review
Lovely quiet visit to the rugged Choke Canyon. Good wildlife and a fun charging cable adventure.
The Main Event: Inks Lake 2024 Total Eclipse Part 2
Our experience during the April 2024 total eclipse at Inks Lake State Park.
Superbluem: Inks Lake 2024 Total Eclipse Part 1
We had a wonderful time on our April total eclipse camping trip. The big surprise was how great the superbloom was.
Event Camping! Did We Make it to Texas Ren Fest?
I'll give it away at the beginning - yep! But not without some major hiccups.
October 2023 Eclipse
We camped at Quiet RV Park in Hondo, Texas for the 2023 annual eclipse. Eclipses are the best.
New Adventures in Buescher State Park
We love Buescher. Quiet, woody, with accessible hikes nearby. Read about a few things we tested on our most recent weekend to this state park.
Spring State Park Reviews – Part 2 Lost Maples State Natural Area
We visited Lost Maples State Natural Area in May, and this is my new favorite camping and hiking area in Texas. It's well worth a lengthy stay.
Spring State Park Reviews: Part 1 – Mother Neff SP
Learn about our recent experience camping at the first state park in Texas, Mother Neff State Park.
MotoGP Event Camping
On April 13-16, we did our first event type camping in Tourtoise and Hare at Circuit of the America (COTA) for MotoGP 2023.
Kitchen Lessons from the Tourtoise
Learn how we handle easy meal planning and cooking in our electric setup.