Something New

It’s amazing how many campgrounds exist in California and we are still exploring new ones.  The tent cabins at Big Basin lessen the camping gear loaded onto the truck but most importantly; each cabin comes with a wood-burning stove to provide heat during cold evenings!  The cabins provide a perfect shelter for a family of … Continue reading »

Our friends are officially hooked on camping and joined us a second time.  It’s been awhile since we have explored a new campground and were excited to check out the sights at Van Damme SP.  Van Damme SP – July 2017 Rating: 5 out of 5 Location: Located just south of Mendocino off of Highway … Continue reading »

Our third camping trip in the 2015 camping season was at Patrick’s Point State Park.  Patrick’s Point is a tree and meadow-covered headland with high cliffs overlooking spectacular coastline.  The park is filled with so many sights for nature lovers including: Agate Beach, tide pools, animals, trees, hikes, and even a reconstructed Native American Village. … Continue reading »

Our second camping trip in the 2015 camping season was at Stillwater Cove Regional Park.  Stillwater is a 210 acre park that offers a short hike to the nearby Fort Ross and an easy walk to Stillwater Cove.  The area offers a multitude of quiet beaches and coves that are perfect for a nice picnic … Continue reading »

Our first camping trip in the 2015 camping season was at Salt Point State Park.  Salt Point includes about six miles of the Sonoma Coast, ranging from sandy beach coves to steep bluffs and sandstone cliffs.  The area offers a multitude of quiet beaches and coves that are perfect for a nice picnic or a … Continue reading »

Our last camping trip was to the always hard-to-get Pfeiffer Big Sur campground. Unfortunately, due to school schedules, we were only able to spend two nights in the area but we tried to make the most of our time. We also visited Limekiln and decided to include a review of the campground. Pfeiffer Big Sur … Continue reading »

Our weekend camping plans had to change so we could attend the 2014 USL Pro Championship game at Bonney Field. Since we were going to forfeit a night’s fees for two sites, we decided it was still worth the effort to head to the coast and set up camp for one night. Mom and Lauren … Continue reading »

We finally got to go camping with the Schnoebelens and joined them on their annual glamping trip to Yosemite with family.  It’s been about two-decades since either of us have been to Yosemite so it was a real treat to return to the area. Housekeeping Camp – July 2014 Rating: 4 out of 5 Location: … Continue reading »

Our first camping trip of the season was at Spanish Flat in Napa County to celebrate Jesse’s 35th birthday.   We celebrated Jesse’s special day on the water with friends and beer in hand. Spanish Flat – May 2014 Rating: 3 out of 5 Location: Located in Napa County about 9 miles south of Berryessa Peak. … Continue reading »

Our last camping trip of the season was at Portola Redwoods State Park in San Mateo County.   The campground is usually booked up during the summer months but we managed to reserve a spot towards the end of the camping season. Portola Redwoods State Park – September 2013 Rating: 3 out of 5 Location: Located … Continue reading »