Have you ever woke up one morning and thought, I really, really need a vacation? Especially, if you haven’t taken a REAL, soak up the sun, vacation in almost 3 years? Our last vacation – summer 2017! – a cruise with our GBA barbecue friends. Despite living in the picturesque Appalachian foothills, we needed some sun and beach time. The campground needed to fit these essentials: accommodate our large rig as close to the ocean as possible (but cheaper than spots right on the water) be on the Emerald Coast budget-friendly My research discovered Carrabelle Beach RV Resort located between Carrabelle and East Point, Florida. We reserved a week and planned…
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Waterfall Hike on a Hot Sunday in July
Are you as tired as we are about quarantining? Sick of looking at the same four walls each weekend? The cancellation of many bbq competitions has left us stranded at home. A couple of weeks ago, feeling a bit imprisoned, we ventured out on a hot July Sunday searching for a beautiful waterfall. Station Cove Waterfalls Living in the western Carolinas allows us quick access to some of the most beautiful, picturesque waterfalls in the southeast. Station Cove Falls is in the Sumter National Forest, Andrew Pickens Ranger District. At a height of 80′, it is a massive rock cliff formation that has to be seen to appreciate. The abrupt…
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Outdoor Adventure at River Vista RV Resort
Our visit to River Vista RV Resort was packed with adventure including delicious food, wine, and waterfalls. A recent trip to River Vista RV Resort just north of Clayton, Georgia proved to be the perfect weekend getaway. Only a two-hour drive for us, as well as another couple who recently purchased a motor home; we met at the resort to enjoy some downtime. Located near many attractions and full of amenities, River Vista RV Resort maintains a beautiful landscape campground that can accommodate larger rigs. Why River Vista? During most of our camping trips, we like to do three things… make a campfire and be lazy hike to local waterfalls…
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Smokin J’s Barbeque Was Hot in Hazelhurst
Three Rivers Festival It was bittersweet at the Three Rivers Festival in Haselhurst, Georiga this past weekend, as it was the 9th and final festival to be hosted by Jim Sewell, in the small southern town. Organizer Jim Sewell held back tears as he dropped the news on 23 Georgia Barbecue Association cook teams during Friday evening’s cooks’ meeting. “I really struggled with this decision specifically because of the many fine people I have met by putting on this contest,” lamented Jim. ” I will always be grateful to those who supported our contest over the years.” Doug and I are very sad about the demise of the Three Rivers Festival. Our…
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Smokin J’s Barbeque at Eggtoberfest 2016
Another Eggtoberfest is in the books for Smokin J’s Barbeque. This was our 9th Eggtoberfest in the last 10 years. We missed one year due to a Georgia Barbecue Association event taking priority. This year Smokin J’s Barbeque used the event as practice for some pork loin testing. We tried several different flavor profiles and asked attendees for comments. Surprisingly, most agreed we need to add more heat to our profile. We had great positive feedback on our sauce, which we have been tinkering with. Overall, it was a great opportunity to get some honest opinions. What is Eggtoberfest? Eggtoberfest is an annual celebration for the ceramic smokers’ enthusiast. …
