If you’re in the middle of Texas and need a state park to camp in, Copper Breaks might be the perfect break from society. This state park is about midway through my tour around the south and midwest, which started in Florida and the last stop is in Mississippi on my way back to theContinue reading “A nice break at Copper Breaks State Park – a recap with photos”
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Dinosaur Valley State Park Camping – Favorite Nature Pictures
Once I went hiking in Dinosaur Valley State Park, I understood why the campsite was nearly full on the weekend of my visit. Campsites had families, older couples, younger couples, Boy Scout troops, all kinds of folks enjoying the beauty within the park… and no doubt to check out the dinosaur tracks in Paluxy RiverContinue reading “Dinosaur Valley State Park Camping – Favorite Nature Pictures”
Mother Neff State Park Recap – Small Snakes, Big Rabbits!
Texas has SO MANY ranches. On my way to Mother Neff State Park, I should’ve counted all the ranches. There had to be at least 50 just on the one stretch of road where I spent most of the trip. Highway 7, I think it was? These pastures and hillsides were grand and spread out.Continue reading “Mother Neff State Park Recap – Small Snakes, Big Rabbits!”
Village Creek, Texas – Deer, Mosquitoes, and a Giant Spider
Texas doesn’t seem so far away from Florida, but I *think* that’s because I’ve been stopping to camp along the way. Recaps of my trips can be found on the Camping Stories page. Check it out! OK, so I spent 3 days in Village Creek State Park. The plan was to kayak, bike, and wellContinue reading “Village Creek, Texas – Deer, Mosquitoes, and a Giant Spider”
The First Time I’ve Seen a Deer Do This!
I’ll write more about my 3 days at Village Creek State Park in Lumberton, Texas but there’s one really cool story that needs to be told on its own. Hello, I’m Ben and I write daily here at Out of the Wilderness. I’ve been living in a camper and traveling around the southeast. I’ve gotContinue reading “The First Time I’ve Seen a Deer Do This!”
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