On our very first outing with our new RV we visited Leasburg Dam State Park. It was an economical choice for our first trip. There was so much to do and see that we never knew existed. Next to the camping area is Fort Selden National Monument, an old 19th Century military outpost.
There was a park for the kids to play and to watch the local critters scatter about. We sat in front of a woodburning indian chimenea and watched the sunset.
I can honestly say that we would have never visited Leasburg had we not had the RV. It was a suprising little oasis. We had a picnic at the Dam with the biggest strawberries I've ever seen!
The State Park had electrical hookups only. The facilities (showers and bathrooms) were clean if not a wee bit crowded.
This trip taught me the importance of water conservation (although my husband insisted it was "no trouble" we had to dump our gray water in the middle of our weekend) as the RV campsites did not have full hookups. But each pad site did have a covered picnic area and a fire pit! Luckily I didn't forget the marshmellows!
I did however realize that I forgot to pack a few essential items such as a can opener, large tote bags (to go to and from the shower facility...plastic bags had to do) and picnic table cover clips (a very handy item..let me tell ya!).
Luckily my sister accompanied us with her family and their gianormous RV and she conveniently had a few items I forgot. Prior to our trip I stocked our travel trailer with all of the permanent essentials plates, silverware, towels, blankets, pillows, cups, pantry items, homey knicknacks and such. My sister did warn me that it would take a few trips to figure out what we'd need on a permanent basis and she suggested that I make a list every time we vacationed so I would remember what to pack for the next trip! We are lucky to be able to park our RV at our home, honestly, it makes it sooo much easier when you are getting ready for a trip!
Another first was dealing with my limited counter space. I made an easy no fuss apple pie in the oven for the first time. I'm known for my pies...did I tell you that? Everyone was very pleased with the result!
Things I learned on this trip:
1) Watch your water usage when you don't have full hookups!
2) Make a list of things you forgot on this trip & pack them for the next.
3) Easy no fuss recipes work best when you have limited counter and storage space.
4) Pack outdoor toys for the kids to play with!
We became officially hooked, so to speak anyway! Hopefully we'll never have any of those RV movie moments...for those of you that own or rent RV's..I highly recommend the move "RV" with Robin Williams. So funny..and sometimes...so true!
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