From rain, to snow and finally 70° temps today; crazy weather if you decide to try camping in January. Our time at Mineral Wells State Park has been a welcome break from consecutive travel days. However, it’s time to move on. Five nights in one place is the perfect amount of time to get in most of the things we like to do; hike the park’s trails, bike at least once, set up our outdoor space area, put up a clothesline, have a fire, grill a meal and eat locally. The bonus of this Texas park was feeling like we were in the wilderness but actually being just 10 minutes away from the town of Weatherford where resupply was effortless. We are traveling to a more isolated area, so I’ve tried to plan meals at least a couple weeks ahead. That way, hard to get items will be stocked in our truck when we need them. Mark makes wonderful Reuben and Pastrami sandwiches and you’d be surprised how hard it is to find rye bread in some parts of small town America. Romaine lettuce and good bagels are luxury items we stock up on too.
Another noteworthy thing about this park, for me personally. On a morning hike, I heard a splash and couldn’t believe it when I discovered the sound was caused by two otter playing in the reeds. Seeing river otter, in the wild, is a first for me and another perk to camping when crowds are down. I wasn’t quick enough to snap a pic but they did leave their tracks behind!
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