Our Halloween Jellystone outing!

Halloween is a fun time of year, but living in rural Texas the opportunities are limited to do the trick or treat thing.  Fall festivals at local churches are nice, but sometimes I feel bad that the traditional trick or treat just doesn't typically happen.  

This year, however, we looked into alternatives.  Jellystone Park campgrounds are known for their activities and special events so this year we reserved spots at the Whispering Pines location in Tyler.  This was our first Jellystone, and we loved it!

We arrived late since it was a work day, but the drive was not bad.  The office called to let us know that they would be closed by the time we arrived but out information packet was near the office door.  It took a bit of doing to park the camper, but the wide sites helped out somewhat.  

First off, Jellystone Parks certainly qualifies as a resort.  Cabins and campsites abound.  And so many activities!

Ceremics!

Mini Golf!

Jumping Pillow!

Lazer Tag!

Trick or Treating and Costumes!

Campfire sitting!

We had a great time at this park.  Because we arrived late and the checkout is 11 am, our activities were limited to Saturday this time.  Next time, we will work in an extra day.  In the end everyone was exhausted but happy!  Even Fergus!

Key West

 The trip to the Keys was awesome! And even now, I am ready for a return adventure to the southernmost area of the United States.

In this video, we traveled further down Highway 1A, took the trip to Dry Tortugas National Park and Fort Jefferson, and explored the town of Key West a bit.  The production of this video was a bit rough in that I lost footage from my cell phone when it drowned at the Fort.  Stephanie, however, had some good still photography that proved helpful.  For more detail, check out the earlier blog post, and enjoy this visual journey to the southernmost Keys and a brief look at what they have to offer.

Ford Family Wandering - Our Visit to the Sherman Celtic Festival, 2021

This past weekend we went to the Sherman Celtic Festival and Highland Games!  Stephanie set up her booth with her Lilla Rose, and Sadie and I explored the festival. 

If you haven't been to a Celtic/Scottish Festival, there are some good ones and you are missing out!

I am still learning editing techniques as well, so with each video I am trying for a better product than the last.

Anyway, here we go!