Cedar ridge park

Erica and Damon have a few days off, and have been ready to try their new Airstream again, so we threw a dart at a map and it landed on Cedar ridge park on lake Belton. $22 per night.  We actually did put a little more thought into it than that, but we've never been to this park , and it sounded nice. Turns out, it is a really nice park. Sheron said the Parkers come here often, and we can see why. Most of the park is on a cedar covered ridge over lake Belton. We got here about 3 yesterday and set up camp. Shelly made taco salad, and then we went tubing in the shade of the cliff across the channel. It was a good way to keep cool in the afternoon heat. We walked the dogs after sunset, and sat talking and watching the stars after dark.

Erica and Damon's new 1971 Airstream! Campsite # 35

Our campsite # 34

Monday, August 26

Had a lazy morning. Shelly and Erica went shopping for a few things. We all went to the lake for tubing to continue a lazy day. Shelly made chicken and spaghetti for supper. We walked the dogs about two miles around the park trying to make up for the lazy day. We visited with Ray and Catherine and their five dogs, and listened to their stories. Back at camp, we sat in the lawn chairs and watched the stars and talked.

Tuesday, August 27

Woke up to a drizzling morning. With the lake being over 10 feet low, the rain is welcome, but at this rate it won't help much. We drove into town, and went shopping at harbor freight and Target. We drove to Belton lake dam and drove through live oak park. We had camped there over ten years ago when we first got a camper. We decided we like cedar ridge park better. The sites are a little more secluded, and getting to the water is easier. And lots of deer to look at!

We played bean bag toss and golf ( the card game) until after dark, and then sat out under the stars again relaxing.

 Wednesday, August 28

Yesterday's high was about 85 and cloudy, but today is sunny and supposed to be in the upper 90's again, with the temps returning to the 100's by this weekend. Ugh. Maybe we should head back to New Mexico.

Wednesday, August 28

Watched the deer invade our campsite, and took some pictures. We went swimming- tubing, and I paddled up the creek to the bluff just past the park, and found a cave tunnel above some old rock steps. Makes you wonder who built the steps, and why. After lunch, we packed up to leave. This park is a definite do again!