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As we wrapped up another weekend of camping at Joe Wheeler State Park, Irene and I made a goal to finally write a blog post on this place that is easily our most frequented state park. Located on Wheeler Lake about 20 miles west of Athens, Joe Wheeler is one of the first places I […]

We camped at Look Rock Campground in Great Smoky Mountains National Park for Memorial Day 2023. Look Rock Campground reopened in Fall 2022 after a 10 year closure. There were things we loved and many things that could be improved. Check out our blog for more info.

When: Feb 24-26, 2023 Location: Huntsville, AL Campground: Monte Sano State Park Sites: 6,7 Weather Conditions: Rainy and Foggy. Lows in the 40s, Highs in the 50s. Duration: Two  nights Amenities: Water/Electric/Sewer , Showers, Hiking Trails, Playground Kid Friendly: Yes *** This post contains Amazon Affiliate links. If you follow and link and choose to […]

Camping Cabin at Desoto State Park Are you interested in trying camping, but don’t have the gear? Not sure you want to commit to sleeping outside overnight? Well, a primitive cabin may be a great option for you! After we had the twins, our primitive camping adventures never really materialized. It just seemed like a […]

When: May 27-30, 2022 Location: Big South Fork National Recreation Area Campground: Bandy Creek Campground Sites: 45, 46, 47 Weather Conditions: Partly Cloudy. Lows in the 50s, highs in the 70s and low 80s.  Duration: Three nights Amenities: Water/Electric, Dumping Station, Showers, Pool, Stables, Hiking Trails, Canoe/Kayaking Kid Friendly: Yes We camped at Big South […]

If you’re looking for a beautiful, family-friendly place to camp or recreate, look no further than Big South Fork. Located in both Tennessee and Kentucky, this recreation area is perfect for nature lovers of all ages. We camped for three nights at the Bandy Creek Campground. Here are three reasons why you should consider camping […]