We are continuing our series, A Walk In the Park, State Park Spotlight today with Florida. For those of you not familiar with our 50 week series, Blogging Babies and the Bayou will take readers into a new state every week and feature local State Parks. My mission is to open the eyes of many readers and give a small glimpse of what your own state may offer. You may live in a state all of your life and not be aware of the amazing parks it has to offer or you might have vacationed in different Continue Reading
Visit Local State Parks –State by State, Dive into Delaware State Parks {Spotlight} #BayouTravel
We are continuing our weekly series, A Walk In the Park, State Park Spotlight today with Delaware. Each week we will visit a new state and learn about the local state parks. You may live in a state all of your life and not be aware of the amazing parks it has to offer. So, I would love to take my readers on a journey through each of our states to explore some of theState Parks. Enjoy our Walk in the Park. Thomas Jefferson called Delaware a "jewel" among the rest of the country. This gave Continue Reading
Wildlife Viewing at Custer State Park: South Dakota’s Largest and First State Park #BayouTravel
Millions of people visit Custer State Park each year. Most come because of its close proximity to Mt. Rushmore, first-class fishing in its many lakes, and campgrounds in gorgeous mountain settings, but perhaps one of the best reasons to visit Custer State Park is for their abundant wildlife. Custer State Park is home to an 18-mile Wildlife Loop Road that begins at the State Game Lodge within the park and runs to the Blue Bell Lodge. A trip along this loop anytime of day is sure to reward Continue Reading
Summertime Family Experience: Bonfire Fare and Fun #BayouTravel
Some call them bonfires; some call them campfires; the name is just a function of region and culture. Either way, after a long day of fun, there is no finer way of continuing that fun, while simultaneously slowly shifting down the gears into relaxation, than with a fire. Here are some ways of enjoying an outdoor fire with family and/or friends. Things on sticks Smores are the classic bonfire treat. One can get fancy-schmantzy about this, but the simple ways are the best ways. Hot dogs, Continue Reading
Visit Your Own State Parks – Adventure into Connecticut State Parks #BayouTravel
Today we include Connecticut in our A Walk In the Park, State Park Spotlight. For those of you not familiar with our 50 week series, Blogging Babies and the Bayou will take readers into a new state every week and feature local State Parks. My mission is to open the eyes of many readers and give a small glimpse of what your own state may offer. If you haven't included Connecticut into your U.S travel bucket list, then get ready to brag a pen and paper to make it official! Enjoy our Walk in the Continue Reading
Visit Your Own State Parks – Colorado State Parks #BayouTravel
Today we include Colorado in our A Walk In the Park, State Park Spotlight. For those of you not familiar with our 50 week series, Blogging Babies and the Bayou will take readers into a new state every week and feature local State Parks. My mission is to open the eyes of many readers and give a small glimpse of what your own state may offer. If you haven't included Colorado into your U.S travel bucket list, then get ready to brag a pen and paper to make it official! Enjoy our Walk in the Continue Reading
Visit Your Own State Parks – California State Parks #BayouTravel
Today we include California into our A Walk In the Park, State Park Spotlight. For those of you not familiar with our 50 week series, Blogging Babies and the Bayou will take readers into a new state every week and feature local State Parks. My mission is to open the eyes of many readers and give a small glimpse of what your own state may offer. Having lived in California for 12 years of my life, as a child I visited several State Parks through the Girl Scout Program. Enjoy our Walk in the Continue Reading
Visit Your Own State Parks – Arkansas State Parks #BayouTravel
Today we include Arkansas our A Walk In the Park, State Park Spotlight. For those of you not familiar with our 50 week series, Blogging Babies and the Bayou will take readers into a new state every week and feature local State Parks. My mission is to open the eyes of many readers and give a small glimpse of what your own state may offer. My daughter was 7 years old when my parents brought her to her 1st Arkansas State/National Park. My daughter, now a teen, frequently recalls that same trip with Continue Reading
Visit Your Own State Parks – Arizona State Parks #BayouTravel
Today’s 2014 #BayouTravel series: A Walk In the Park, State Park Spotlight features Arizona State Parks. If you are interested in reading our previous A Walk In the Park, State Park Spotlight featuring Alabama State Parks, Arizona State Parks and other exciting travel posts, you can type the word #BayouTravel into our blog’s search bar for additional travel links. Enjoy Arizona’s Walk in the Park. Arizona If you're looking to head a little west this year for vacation, check out the great Continue Reading
Visit Your Own State Parks – Alaska’s State Parks #BayouTravel
Today's 2014 #BayouTravel series: A Walk In the Park, State Park Spotlight we feature Alaskan State Parks. If you are interested in reading our previous A Walk In the Park, State Park Spotlight featuring Alabama State Parks and other exciting travel posts, you can type the word #BayouTravel into our blog's search bar for additional travel links. Enjoy Alaska's Walk in the Park Alaska's State Parks If you really want to get back to the wilderness this year, there's no place like Continue Reading
Visit Your Own State Parks – State by State, Alabama State Parks #BayouTravel
Today we kick off a new series for Blogging Babies and the Bayou called: A Walk In the Park, State Park Spotlight. This 50 week series will take readers into a new state every week and feature local State Parks. I had my first camping experience through Girl Scouts in Los Angeles and moved to S.E Louisiana as a teen where camping was a family past-time. Over the years, my husband (and expert camper) and I have visited various campgrounds and state parks in Louisiana, Mississippi and Florida. My Continue Reading