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Killebrew Park: Riverside Camping in Georgia
Killebrew Park sits near Warwick in south-central Georgia, well away from the larger campgrounds and busy travel corridors. The campground occupies a shaded section of land below the Crisp County Power Commission’s hydroelectric dam on the Flint River. It is a simple place with only ten campsites, but that simplicity became part of its…
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Seminole Canyon: A Worthwhile Stop Along Texas Highway 90
Texas has a way of making every destination look closer on the map than it feels from behind the wheel. The temptation to stay on the interstate and push through the miles can be strong, especially when you still have hundreds of them ahead. I prefer routes that give me a reason to slow…
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What to Do When a Campsite Does Not Feel Safe
Sometimes nothing obvious happens, but a campsite still does not feel right. You may notice a vehicle passing several times, people watching your camp, signs of recent trouble or activity that does not match the setting. Perhaps the access road looks harder to navigate than expected, the surrounding area offers no visibility or another…
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How to Choose a Campsite When Car Camping With a Dog
A campsite that works well for one person may not work nearly as well once a dog joins the trip. Years of traveling with Riven taught me to look beyond the view, the price and whether my 4Runner could reach the site. I also needed to think about what he would hear, smell and…