Last weekend we took the travel trailer for its maiden voyage; Bastrop State Park. This is the same place that was devastated by a terrible fire in 2011 (outside of Austin). It's a less than two hour drive from our house, but at the time of the fires we could actually see smoke from the fire at our house.
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Ready to hit the road! |
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Setting up camp. Although really pretty in places, the charred trees were as far as the eye could see. |
We meet up with E. J.'s college friend, Josh, and his wife, Sarah, and their son Brayden. They also have a travel trailer and even better, Brayden and Kathryn are the same age and began fast friends.
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S'mores! |
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Kathryn covering her ears to avoid hearing the scary stories by the camp fire. When it was her turn, she told a very elaborate story about hearing creepy sounds in a house and then a knock at the door..."But it was just the FedEx guy." |
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The top bunk is the place to be! |
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When Josh and Sarah headed home, we ventured out for a four-mile hike! |
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We made it to the top! |
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It was the perfect day for a hike! |
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She asked for a picture and struck an instant pose. |
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Although a sad image, I love this one that I snapped. |
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We even gave geocaching a try! |
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The park had so much to offer, including a fun playground. |
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There are really neat buildings throughout the park built by the Civilian Conversation Corps in the 1930/40s. |
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We took a drive around the park, which lead to Buescher State Park. |
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Pine trees that were not affected by the fire. |
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Collecting firewood. |
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The 'master bedroom' |
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Dog Bingo with cookies right out of the oven. |
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Breakfast time! |
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Kathryn taking her oath as a Junior Park Ranger after completing level one in the Texas Parks and Wildlife workbook. "It's my dream come true." -Kathryn |
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Packing up the trailer to head home.
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The long-weekend trip was a blast and we're all looking forward to our next family adventure!
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