recipe
Cast-Iron Enchiladas: Getting Those Crispy Edges
There is a specific kind of magic that happens when you combine classic Tex-Mex comfort food with heavy-duty cast iron.…
base camp
Password Security: How "Pepper" Makes Your Saved Passwords Unhackable
VPNs are all the rage today, and for good reason. They’re great at encrypting your traffic and keeping your browsing pr…
camping
Rocky Point Park: No Frills, Just Exactly What You Need
We’ve spent enough time around Wright Patman Lake to know exactly what it is—and what it isn't. Located just outsid…
rvtech
A Texas Ice Storm: How We Spent an Unexpected Week at Home
The ice storm settled into Texas late Friday, and by Monday it was clear it was not going to be a quick event. Freezing…
base camp
The Ice Is Coming: Bracing for the Texas Freeze
The forecast is clear , and ice is expected across much of Texas. Around here, an ice storm isn’t just another weather …
base camp
AT&T 30% Discount Scam: My 65-Minute Call with a Scammer
I don’t usually answer unknown numbers. This time I did, and it turned into an unexpected masterclass in how modern pho…
rvtech
DIY Camper GPS: Feeding Accurate Location Data into Home Assistant
Most people rely on their phones for GPS, but when you're traveling off-grid, "good enough" usually isn&#…
camping
57 Days, 39 Nights: A Year of Camping After Life Took a Detour
In a perfect year, the numbers would be higher. But 2025 wasn't a perfect year. Between medical emergencies and the…
base camp
More Than Just Mowers: How Our Local Residents Lower the Tax Bill
When we aren't chasing stripes on the highway, we’re back at Base Camp focusing on the details of the land we love.…