If you would have told me 12 years ago when we got married that I would VOLUNTARILY plan a camping trip for our anniversary, I would have laughed in your face. That was NOT my thing. However, thanks to Tyler’s (redneck) camper- it’s a cargo trailer he’s insulated and run electric to- I enjoy it. The fun of camping without the tent.
We were originally planning to get away to central Arkansas, but Tyler was on call during our open weekend. The weekend we had available was the Garth Brooks concert (more on that later), so we decided to camp in NWA and do the whole two birds/one stone thing.
We took Friday off and set out on Thursday evening. We HAD to stop at Kobe for sushi. It’s Tyler’s favorite.
We got our campsite all set up and it was GORGEOUS. Right on the water on Beaver Lake.
We spent Friday exploring. We went to Hobbs State Park and hit the gun range there. We’re on a mission to visit all of Arkansas’ state parks, and it was fun to experience something different like the gun range.
Then we found a SUPER fun hole-in-the-wall place for a pizza lunch, and then we drove out to the War Eagle Mill to explore and have dessert.
On our way back to the campsite, our truck died. Like stopped running while driving died. We had to problem solve quite a bit. Tow truck, find a quick lube to try and change the fuel filter…then to the dealership when that didn’t work. But then we had to get back to the campsite- and I was going to call an Uber…but we had our cooler, all of our firearms, and other things we had to take with us. We were like, I guess we will throw that in an Uber….but our tow truck driver was SO kind and took us back so we didn’t have to worry about all of that.
Since we didn’t have a vehicle, we spent Saturday chilling. Reading, hammock time, naps- it was GREAT. Nancy brought us a truck before the Garth Brooks concert, and then after the show, we brought Remi back to the campsite with us.
We packed up late Saturday because rain was expected….but thankfully it rained overnight and was clear on Sunday! We got to go scootering around, play on the playground and fish before heading out. A LOT of fun!
And this picture is why we love going camping- all the exploration and imagination outside! Tyler and I were finishing packing up and Remi was about to do the “I’m bored” routine….but I told her to find some special rocks….and she was searching and sorting and cleaning and learning. LOVED it.
After lunch, we went to Fast Lane and had a little arcade fun before we drove home! A super relaxing and fun family weekend!
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