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Hipcamp.com: Have you given it a try yet?
We were really up a creek when bad weather forced us to cancel Henry’s birthday party a couple weekends ago. I had booked the camping site six months in advance! Luckily, I found a back-up site the week before. But then the back-up site got canceled because of damage from storm Uri. With only two days notice, I needed a solution fast. Thankfully, hipcamp.com came to the rescue.
Hipcamp.com is like AirBnB for camping. You can use it for tent camping, glamping, treehouses, cabins, places to park your RV, etc.
With only two days notice, I was able to book a camping spot for four families. Phew!
Our particular experience … Read More
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Camping Birthday Party: Reducing COVID Risks
Well, we are celebrating our final birthday during COVID! Tate’s birthday was first (outdoor movie in our cul-de-sac). Then Matt’s. Then mine. Now we are finally at Henry’s birthday. Last year, his slumber party birthday was pretty much right before the lockdown. This year, we are opting for a camping birthday party.
The infectious disease expert that we consult with for the school continues to say that the COVID transmission risk is low in an outdoor setting. Therefore, camping seems like an okay option. Thank goodness for [normally] mild temperature in Austin! Saturday looks like it will be about 64 degrees, and Sunday looks to be about 73 degrees. However, … Read More
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Camping During COVID: Here’s How It Went
We finally had a chance to try camping during COVID! The best camping season in Texas is just getting started. It’s way too hot in the summer to camp in any fun way. In the Spring, we were in total lockdown.
So this past weekend was our first chance to go camping in a long while. Here’s the breakdown of how it went in case you are interested:
Camping During COVID: Group
The close friends that we have been quarantining with invited us to go camping with them. Matt and I dragged our feet on securing a spot at the same campground. By the time I finally got around to … Read More