Wednesday, February 6, 2008

Moving North

This SP in Laredo, TX is extremely hot! 95o yesterday and the same today. Les is very happy and Robi is glad Les is happy.  We see rabbits, quail and roadrunners close to our campsite. The lake here is for catfish fishing. Weekends the air is filled with mesquite BBQ smoke from all the day users and campers. But the sound of construction equipment, a very popular gun range, and an airport located across the road from the park entrance detract from the atmosphere.
We have really enjoyed the State Parks overall, good spacing and bath houses and good people. Many have been very close to residential and commercial areas. It appears that the urban sprawl is catching up to the parks.


The Aliner is performing like a charm. During the colder, wet weather early in our trip, we figured out how to be comfortable in the camper without totally tearing down the beds. (We use both sofa and dinette beds.) I am so pleased with the ease of towing. Our Honda Odyssey (V6) pulls like nothing is back there. The added security of trailer brakes helps our stopping. Luckily we have not had any panic stops yet.

We are so please we brought our bikes. This picture is from Mustang Island where we could ride miles on the beach. Not only are they good for exploring the area, but riding beaches and to bathrooms when you can’t get a site close by. 

We head to Seminole Canyon SP tomorrow. Close to Del Rio, TX. After that to Big Bend NP. We will do some dry camping there. Oh, anyone coming to TX and planning to use the SPs. Texas offers a pass for $60, that is good for a year and you don’t have to pay the $3/person/day fees. Well worth it if you camp 10 days or more.

2 comments:

Anonymous said...

Great Blog. Really enjoying your journey along the way. You are in prime location for wintering birds and their migration is just starting. So make sure to keep a list of the birds and let us know what you find. Can't wait to hear about Big Bend. AGlad to hear the Aliner is doing well.

bmleedy said...

I'm glad to see you're using your lanterns! Apparently the jackrabbits like them too! Do you see a lot of wildlife down there?