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03
Apr
Guadalupe River State Park

Guadalupe River State Park

A quiet stay north of San Antonio, where my first solo tow gave way to river walks, dog swims, and a first real taste of Texas Hill Country.
7 min read
02
Apr
Richmond, Texas

Richmond, Texas

A stay outside Houston that slowed things down
4 min read
11
Mar
Martin Dies Jr. State Park

Martin Dies Jr. State Park

A quiet East Texas stay where the woods, sloughs, and lake matter more than any single attraction
4 min read
02
Mar
Sam Houston Jones State Park

Sam Houston Jones State Park

A rebuilt river park near Lake Charles, with a simple campground rhythm and easy trail time.
4 min read
24
Feb
Palmetto Island State Park

Palmetto Island State Park

A quiet loop in the palmettos with short trails that keep pulling you into the swamp.
4 min read
19
Feb
Fontainebleau State Park

Fontainebleau State Park

A live-oak campground on Lake Pontchartrain that's just close enough to New Orleans
5 min read
15
Feb
Percy Quin State Park

Percy Quin State Park

A quiet, lake-centered park in rural Mississippi
4 min read
11
Feb
Paul B Johnson State Park

Paul B Johnson State Park

Pines, still water, and easy days on Geiger Lake
4 min read
06
Feb
Meaher State Park

Meaher State Park

Sitting on the edge of Mobile Bay’s calm waterfront
4 min read
31
Jan
Blackwater River State Park

Blackwater River State Park

A functional basecamp for spending unhurried time on one of Florida’s clearest rivers.
3 min read