 6 STATES
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ARIZONA[AZ] The Grand Canyon State |
State Capital is Phoenix. Admitted to the Union on February 14, 1912 as the 48th state. |
| Visited | Location |
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| Grand Canyon National Park | |
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Petrified Forest National Park - (2023) |
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Saguaro National Park - (2023) |
| Agua Fria National Monument | |
| Canyon de Chelly National Monument | |
| Casa Grande Ruins National Monument | |
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Chiricahua National Monument (2023) -
Bonita Canyon
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| Grand Canyon-Parashant National Monument | |
| Hohokam Pima National Monument (ON TRIBAL LANDS AND NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC) | |
| Ironwood Forest National Monument | |
| Montezuma Castle National Monument | |
| Navajo National Monument | |
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Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument (2023) -
Twin Peaks
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| Pipe Spring National Monument | |
| Sonoran Desert National Monument | |
| Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument | |
| Tonto National Monument | |
| Tuzigoot National Monument | |
| Vermilion Cliffs National Monument | |
| Walnut Canyon National Monument | |
| Wupatki National Monument | |
| Coronado National Memorial | |
| Glen Canyon National Recreation Area | |
| Cibola National Wildlife Refuge | |
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Kofa National Wildlife Refuge -
Castle Dome Mine Road
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| Red Rock Scenic Byway [All American Road] | |
| Visit the Red Rock State Park | |
| Visit the Slide Rock State Park | |
| Hike in Coyote Buttes North (The Wave) | |
| Navajo Bridge in Glen Canyon NRA | |
| Quartzite RV & Gem Show | |
| Visit the Meteor Crater in Winslow, AZ | |
| Visit the "Standin' on the Corner Park" in Winslow, AZ | |
| CAVE TOUR - Grand Canyon Caverns | |
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CAVE TOUR - Colossal Cave Mountain Park |
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CAVE TOUR - Kartchner Caverns |
 - MUST TASTE - Chimichangas |
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| MUST TASTE - Fry Bread/Navajo Tacos | |
| MUST TASTE - Prickly Pear Cactus/Nopales | |
| MUST TASTE - Sonoran Hot Dog | |
| MUST TASTE - Cheese Crisps | |
| Border Crossings - ✅AZ2UT - ❌AZ2CO - ✅AZ2NM - ✅AZ2CA - ✅AZ2NV | |
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W ASTE away a day just relaxing |
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L OCATE a geocache - GCP5PM |
O VERNIGHT in a State Park -
Upper Loop $30.00 - 01/2023
RESERVATIONS for 
 West Loop
East Loop
RESERVATIONS for
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| V ISIT the 7 National Forests -
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Apache ❌
Coconino ❌
Coronado ❌
Kaibab ❌
Prescott ❌
Sitgreaves ❌ Tonto |
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| E NJOY a nighttime campfire | |
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D INE OUTDOORS - enjoy a meal outdoors |
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I NTRODUCE ourselves to a campground neighbor |
| T AKE TIME to enjoy a sunrise/sunset/moonrise | |
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! CAMP in a Bureau of Land Management site -
Arizona Strip Field Office Virgin River Canyon $4.00 - 11/2022
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ARKANSAS[AR] The Natural State | State Capital is Little Rock. Admitted to the Union on June 15, 1836 as the 25th state. |
| Visited | Location |
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Hot Springs National Park (2019) -
Gulpha Gorge
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Arkansas Post National Memorial (2019) |
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Buffalo National River (2019) -
Buffalo Point $15.00 - 10/2019
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Visit the summit of Signal Hill - ARKANSAS Highpoint -  |
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| Dig for diamonds at Crater of Diamonds State Park | |
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CAVE TOUR - Blanchard Springs Caverns |
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CAVE TOUR - War Eagle Cavern |
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CAVE TOUR - Onyx Cave |
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CAVE TOUR - Cosmic Cavern |
| MUST TASTE - Southern Fried Catfish | |
| - MUST TASTE - Fried Pickles |
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| Border Crossings - ✅AR2MO-✅AR2TN-❌AR2MS-✅AR2LA-✅AR2TX-✅AR2OK | |
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W ASTE away a day just relaxing |
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E XPLORE an Atlas Obscura destination -
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L OCATE a geocache - GC4N21Z |
O VERNIGHT in a State Park [SR] -
Petit Jean
Mount Magazine
Crater of Diamonds
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| V ISIT the 3 National Forests -
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Ouachita ❌
Ozark ❌
St. Francis |
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| E NJOY a nighttime campfire | |
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D INE OUTDOORS - enjoy a meal outdoors |
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I NTRODUCE ourselves to a campground neighbor |
| T AKE TIME to enjoy a sunrise/sunset/moonrise | |
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! CAMP in an Army Corps of Engineers Park -
Arkansas River Merrisach Lake $9.50 - 10/2019
Dam Site Lake $14.00 - 10/2021
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[SR] = 25% per night Senior Discount (62+) as of 2020. SUN-THURS only!
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LOUISIANA[LA] The Bayou State |
State Capital is Baton Rouge. Admitted to the Union on April 30, 1812 as the 18th state. |
| Visited | Location |
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Poverty Point National Monument (2019) (1 of only 19 World Heritage Sites in the Lower 48) |
| Creole Nature Trail [All American Road] | |
| New Orleans' French Quarter & Bourbon Street | |
| Ride on a 1923 Historic St. Charles Line Streetcar in New Orleans | |
| - MUST TASTE - Beignets from Café Beignet and Café Du Monde in NOLA |
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| MUST TASTE - Crawfish Étouffée at Mother's Restaurant in NOLA | |
| MUST TASTE - Fergi's Po'boy Sandwich at Mother's Restaurant in NOLA | |
| MUST TASTE - Seafood Gumbo from Coop’s Place in NOLA | |
| MUST TASTE - Rabbit & Sausage Jambalaya from Coop’s Place in NOLA | |
| MUST TASTE - Muffaletta Sandwich at the Cochon Butcher in NOLA | |
| MUST TASTE - Bananas Foster French Toast at Stanley of New Orleans | |
| MUST TASTE - Dr. Nut Soda in NOLA | |
| MUST TASTE - Chicory Coffee in NOLA |  |
Border Crossings - ✅LA2AR - ✅LA2MS - ✅LA2TX |
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W ASTE away a day just relaxing |
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| O VERNIGHT in a State Park [SR] -
Poverty Point Reservoir
Fontainebleau
Chicot
South Toledo Bend
Lake Bistineau
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ALL NATIONAL FORESTS IN LOUISIANA HAVE BEEN VISITED |
V ISIT the National Forest -
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Kisatchie Caney Lakes $15.00 - 10/2021
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| E NJOY a nighttime campfire | |
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D INE OUTDOORS - enjoy a meal outdoors |
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I NTRODUCE ourselves to a campground neighbor |
| T AKE TIME to enjoy a sunrise/sunset/moonrise | |
| ! CAMP in an Army Corps of Engineers Park | |
[SR] = 50% off per night Senior Discount (62+) as of 2021 - use Promo Code "62PLUS"
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NEW MEXICO[NM] Land of Enchantment |
State Capital is Santa Fe. Admitted to the Union on January 6, 1912 as the 47th state. |
| Visited | Location |
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Carlsbad Caverns National Park - (2022) - (1 of only 19 World Heritage Sites in the Lower 48) |
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White Sands National Park - (2023) |
| Aztec Ruins National Monument | |
| Bandelier National Monument | |
| Capulin Volcano National Monument | |
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El Malpais National Monument - (2023) |
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El Morro National Monument - (2023) -
El Morro
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| Fort Union National Monument | |
| Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument | |
| Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks National Monument | |
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Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks National Monument - (2023) |
| Petroglyph National Monument | |
| Prehistoric Trackways National Monument | |
| Río Grande del Norte National Monument | |
| Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument | |
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Chaco Culture National Historical Park - (2023) - (1 of only 19 World Heritage Sites) -
Gallo
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| Taos Pueblo (1 of only 19 World Heritage Sites in the Lower 48) | |
| Experience eating BBQ at Sparky's in Hatch, NM | |
| 👍👍 | Sample the pie at the Pie-O-Neer Shop in Pietown, NM |
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Tour the Very Large Array/Bracewell Radio Sundial outside of Magdalena, NM |
| Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta (mid-October) | |
| Drive across the Turquoise Trail Scenic Byway (linking Santa Fe and Albuquerque) | |
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CAVE TOUR - Ice Cave and Bandera Volcano |
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CAVE TOUR - Carlsbad Caverns |
| - MUST TASTE - Frito Pie at Blake's LOTABURGER |
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| MUST TASTE - Green Chile Cheeseburger at Blake's LOTABURGER (with Hatch Green Chiles) | |
| MUST TASTE - Green Chile Lemonade | |
| MUST TASTE - Pozole | |
| MUST TASTE - Blue Corn | |
| MUST TASTE - Sopaipillas | |
| MUST TASTE - Green Chile Stew | |
| MUST TASTE - Piñon Coffee | |
| Border Crossings - ❌NM2CO - ✅NM2OK - ✅NM2TX - ✅NM2AZ - ❌NM2UT | |
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W ASTE away a day just relaxing |
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E XPLORE an Atlas Obscura destination -
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L OCATE a geocache - GC1ACCA |
| O VERNIGHT in a State Park -
Clayton Lake
Rockhound $10.00 - 02/2023
Pancho Villa North Loop $14.00 - 02/2023
Pegasus North Loop $10.00 - 02/2023
Oliver Lee Memorial
Elephant Butte Lake
South Monticello
Bluewater Lake Upper Electric Loop $14.00 - 03/2023
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| V ISIT the 6 National Forests and Grasslands -
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Carson ❌
Cibola ❌
Gila ❌
Kiowa |
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| E NJOY a nighttime campfire | |
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D INE OUTDOORS - enjoy a meal outdoors |
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I NTRODUCE ourselves to a campground neighbor |
| T AKE TIME to enjoy a sunrise/sunset/moonrise | |
| ! CAMP in an Army Corps of Engineers Park | |
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! CAMP in a Bureau of Land Management site - |
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OKLAHOMA[OK] The Sooner State |
State Capital is Oklahoma City. Admitted to the Union on November 16, 1907 as the 46th state. |
| Visited | Location |
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Oklahoma City National Memorial (2021) |
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Chickasaw National Recreation Area (2021) -
Buckhorn
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CAVE TOUR - Alabaster Caverns |
| - MUST TASTE - Steak |
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| MUST TASTE - Crispy Cornmeal Okra | |
| MUST TASTE - Chicken Fried Steak | |
| Border Crossings - ✅OK2KS-❌OK2MO-✅OK2AR-✅OK2TX-✅OK2NM-✅OK2CO | |
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W ASTE away a day just relaxing |
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E XPLORE an Atlas Obscura destination -
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L OCATE a geocache - GC1B983 |
| O VERNIGHT in a State Park [SR] -
Lake Murray Buzzards Roost $28.00 - 03/2020
Lake Thunderbird $28.00 - 04/2021
$22.00 - 04/2022
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| V ISIT the 3 National Forests and Grasslands -
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Ouachita |
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| E NJOY a nighttime campfire | |
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D INE OUTDOORS - enjoy a meal outdoors |
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I NTRODUCE ourselves to a campground neighbor |
| T AKE TIME to enjoy a sunrise/sunset/moonrise | |
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! CAMP in an Army Corps of Engineers Park -
Supply Park $12.00 - 04/2021
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[SR] = $2 per night Senior Discount (62+) as of 2020
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TEXAS[TX] The Lone Star State |
State Capital is Austin. Admitted to the Union on December 29, 1845 as the 28th state. |
| Visited | Location |
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Big Bend National Park (2022) -
Rio Grand Village
Cottonwood
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 - Hike the Hot Springs Historic Trail (.5 mile) |
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| - Hike the Santa Elena Canyon Trail (1.7 miles) |
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Guadalupe Mountains National Park (2022) -
Pines Springs
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Padre Island National Seashore (2020) -
Bird Island Basin
Malaquite
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| Lake Meredith National Recreation Area (2022) -
Fritch Fortress  04/2022
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Alibates Flint Quarries National Monument (2022) |
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Waco Mammoth National Monument (2021) |
| Chamizal National Memorial | |
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San Antonio Missions (1 of only 19 World Heritage Sites in the Lower 48) |
| Visit the Fort Worth Stockyards | |
| Visit Dinosaur Valley State Park | |
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Hike to the summit of Enchanted Rock near Fredericksburg, TX |
| The Alamo | |
| Visit the Magnolia District in Waco, TX | |
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Dine at The Big Texan Steak Ranch on Route 66 in Amarillo, TX |
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CAVE TOUR - Natural Bridge Caverns |
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CAVE TOUR - Cave Without A Name |
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CAVE TOUR - Inner Space Cavern |
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CAVE TOUR - Longhorn Cavern |
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CAVE TOUR - Caverns of Sonora |
| - MUST TASTE - Brisket |
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| MUST TASTE - Texas Chili at the Texas Chili Parlor in Austin, TX | |
| MUST TASTE - Dr. Pepper - a soda created in Waco, TX | |
| MUST TASTE - Big Red - a soda created in Waco, TX | |
| MUST TASTE - Big Blue - a soda created in Waco, TX | |
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Border Crossings - ✅TX2OK - ✅TX2AR - ✅TX2LA - ✅TX2NM |
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W ASTE away a day just relaxing |
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E XPLORE an Atlas Obscura destination -
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L OCATE a geocache - GC7F4EH |
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O VERNIGHT in a State Park -
Brazos Bend
McKinney Falls
Lake Arrowhead
Palo Duro Canyon Hackberry Camp Area $18.00 - 03/2020 Mesquite Camp Area $19.50 - 03/2022
Inks Lake
Desert Vista Loop $15.00 - 02/2022
Davis Mountains
Hueco Tanks
Caprock Canyons Honey Flat Camping Area $16.50 - 03/2022
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| V ISIT the 9 National Forests and Grasslands -
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Angelina 🌲
Black Kettle Lake Marvin $10.00 - 04/2022
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Caddo 🌲
Davy Crockett Ratcliff Lake Rec Area Dogwood Loop $10.00 - 01/2022
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Lyndon B Johnson 🌲
McClellan Creek McDowell $10.00 - 03/2022
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Sabine Boles Field Campground $3.00 - 01/2022
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Sam Houston Cagle Recreation Area Sycamore Loop $20.00 - 01/2022
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| E NJOY a nighttime campfire | |
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D INE OUTDOORS - enjoy a meal outdoors |
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I NTRODUCE ourselves to a campground neighbor |
| T AKE TIME to enjoy a sunrise/sunset/moonrise | |
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! CAMP in an Army Corps of Engineers Park -
Cedar Breaks $13.00 - 03/2020
Speegleville $13.00 - 03/2020
Midway $13.00 - 04/2021
Mill Creek $14.00 - 01/2022
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