Archive for the ‘Camping’ Category

First Camping Trip in Rio Grande – Dog Canyon Campground (technical details)

Excerpt: Our first real camping trip in Rio Grande was at Guadalupe Mountains National Park: Dog Canyon Campground. Over the long Labor Day weekend. No hookups. Is Rio Grande capable of boondocking? TLDR – yes! Full story on my Corner.

Introducing… Rio Grande

With Airstream, one can officially name their RV and have an aluminum medallion engraved with that registered name. Ours has been named Rio Grande. More on my Corner.

Memorial Day Weekend 2026

  At first we didn’t have any camping plans for Memorial Day weekend. I had some doctor’s appointments on that Friday in preparation for the upcoming colonoscopy. But then at the last minute we decided what the hell – why not! Wednesday I picked up the Runabout, parked it out front, and turned on the […]

Big Bend Ranch State Park 2025

As is our tradition, we spent a week of Christmas at our favorite location – Big Bend Ranch State Park. The interior main road was worse than usual due to the summer storms of 2025, but we made it to our spot, roughly 12 miles from turning off FM170 just outside Presidio, in an hour and 45 minutes. Those were a slow, grueling 12 miles.

Big Bend Ranch State Park 2024 – Vista Del Bofecillos

Our most anticipated camping trip of the year is always Big Bend Ranch State Park. My favorite playground. So many trails to explore whether it is along the easily accessible outside of Big Bend Ranch or within the rugged interior.