I broke the "full hookup" habit

[TexasCamper]

Being new to a TrailManor with full hookup amenities, my DW and I thought the only way to camp and use these amenities was to request only sites with "full hookups". And we've mostly been ending up at RV Parks. Now some are nice, but some are just a parking lot at best.

At our last camping trip in southern CO, we ended up at a bottom-of-the-line RV parking lot. Out of desperation for something nicer, we opted to stay at a state park (Lathrop) with only electricity available. And it was AMAZING! The campground was spacious with eye-popping scenery. Instead of parking lot lights, we had a pitch-dark sky filled with these things called stars!

We toted over our water and the family did a great job conserving water. And just think, I was getting ready to pull out that water tank. So glad I didn't. On our trip home, we tried it again at a Texas state park (Arrowhead) and had the same great experience.

I feel like the world of camping has opened up to a whole new level, now that we found we can live without water & sewer hookups! I can only imagine what world opens up if we can learn how to disconnect from the electrical cord!

- John