Thank you for joining us for another week of our special series, A Walk In the Park, State Park Spotlight. In this series, we journey to a different state each week to learn about its local state parks. This week we will be visiting the beautiful state parks of Louisiana. You may not be familiar with these state parks and all they have to offer even if you live here or you may just be looking for someplace new to explore. We invite you to join us in learning about the state parks in each of the Continue Reading
Camping Chat: Best Campsites in Grand Canyon North or South Rim #BayouTravel
There are two sides to the Grand Canyon to camp out – the North or South Rim. Most people will choose one depending on how difficult of a hike they have planned including Rim-to-Rim or the hardest Rim-to-Rim-to-Rim. If you are not a hiking enthusiast but just want to see the breathtaking beauty of the Grand Canyon, there are a few different camping opportunities for you. The Grand Canyon sits in northern Arizona and the Colorado River snakes through beautifully at the bottom. The Grand Canyon Continue Reading
Packing Light for an Extended Camping Trip #BayouTravel
When you're setting off on an extended camping trip, it can be tempting to pack everything but the kitchen sink The reality though, is you won't use half of it, and you'll be better off packing lighter. The lighter you pack, the more room you have in your vehicle, and the less you need to worry about unpacking and repacking each time you stop at a new location. There are a few tips that can really help you pack light when your headed off on an extended camping trip. Bring One Week's Worth of 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 – 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