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    Vacation » Tent Camping at Elkmont Campground Pt 2

    Tent Camping at Elkmont Campground Pt 2

    Posted: 09/13/2011 | Last updated: 07/15/2024 by Erin K. Browne 1 Comment
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    Day 2!

    Elkmont Campground in the Smoky Mountains of Tennessee
    Good morning, everyone!  I love this picture.

    Elkmont Campground in the Smoky Mountains of Tennessee
    Matt is whippin' up some pancake batter for the morning vittles.

    Elkmont Campground in the Smoky Mountains of Tennessee
    Over on the fire, cast iron skillets cooked up a load of breakfast potatoes!

    Elkmont Campground in the Smoky Mountains of Tennessee
    Yummy!  Does it get better than onions, peppers, and potatoes?

    Elkmont Campground in the Smoky Mountains of Tennessee
    Breakfast!  Pancakes, potatoes, and bacon.  Kara & Remington had the neatest camp stove that really helped with the meals.

    Elkmont Campground in the Smoky Mountains of Tennessee
    We went to fetch more water, and after realizing how heavy the container was, I told Matt he could get a good back workout by lawnmowering it!  He happily obliged.

    Elkmont Campground in the Smoky Mountains of Tennessee
    To keep the boys occupied, I brought alone some BBQ rawhide to give them something to do while we cooked.

    Elkmont Campground in the Smoky Mountains of Tennessee
    After breakfast was cleaned up, we went on a walk around the property to view some old Appalachian homes.

    Elkmont Campground in the Smoky Mountains of Tennessee

    Elkmont Campground in the Smoky Mountains of Tennessee

    Elkmont Campground in the Smoky Mountains of Tennessee
    Newly-remodeled clubhouse

    Elkmont Campground in the Smoky Mountains of Tennessee

    Elkmont Campground in the Smoky Mountains of Tennessee
    We continued our walk through the woods, and the boys got to wade in the creek a bit.

    Elkmont Campground in the Smoky Mountains of Tennessee
    Poor Dex is so timid around water!

    Elkmont Campground in the Smoky Mountains of Tennessee
    "Geez mom, this stuff is COLD!"

    Elkmont Campground in the Smoky Mountains of Tennessee
    "But tasty!"

    Elkmont Campground in the Smoky Mountains of Tennessee
    We found this campsite on the way back, and Matt and I both thought it reminded us of Everest Base Camp

    Elkmont Campground in the Smoky Mountains of Tennessee

    After returning to the campsite, we changed and headed out again to find a deeper part of the creek to wade/swim.  The cloud cover and frigid water kept most of us from going all the way in, but the boys did try to swim a bit.  On the way back we were surprised with a heavy rainstorm, but after a couple of hours it moved out and we were able to get ready to start dinner.

    Elkmont Campground in the Smoky Mountains of Tennessee
    We made campfire cornbread in a dutch oven.  I used the same recipe that I use at home, and prayed that it would produce something edible.

    Elkmont Campground in the Smoky Mountains of Tennessee
    Roasted corn in the husks, and steaks!

    Elkmont Campground in the Smoky Mountains of Tennessee
    Dash charmed everyone by claiming this chair and chilling out with the folks around the fire.

    Elkmont Campground in the Smoky Mountains of Tennessee
    Cornbread is done!

    Elkmont Campground in the Smoky Mountains of Tennessee
    A little crumbly, and lacked the dark brown crispy bottom that you get when making it in a skillet at home.. but it came out well!

    Elkmont Campground in the Smoky Mountains of Tennessee
    You can't sit around a campfire and not roast marshmallows.

    Elkmont Campground in the Smoky Mountains of Tennessee
    All the dogs got a little taste to see what the fuss was about.

    Elkmont Campground in the Smoky Mountains of Tennessee
    As the sun set, Dewey fell into snoozeland right next to the fire.

    Elkmont Campground in the Smoky Mountains of Tennessee
    Our last experiment was making blueberry cobbler for dessert in the dutch oven.  It was pitch black by then and I just sight-measured all of the ingredients.  It was delish!   I'll share the full recipe for making it at home soon!

    That was our last night, and we headed home just after breakfast (fantastic sausage breakfast burritos that K&R cooked up.. sadly, I didn't get a photo!).  As soon as we pulled into the driveway I grabbed an armload of stuff, walked into the house, dropped it all into the foyer, and made a beeline for the shower!  Best shower of my life, no contest there!

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    Erin K. Browne is an author of a cookbook (The Unofficial Dollywood Cookbook, Simon & Schuster/Adams Media) and Dollywood guide (The Ultimate Guide to Dollywood, Simon & Schuster/Adams Media) She has over two decades experience with recipe development. Erin is a mom of two human babies and a sweet kitty named Biscuit Fingers ("Ketto"). She loves comfy clothes, sarcastic t-shirts, and reading thrillers. Make her day and toss her a like on Facebook or follow her on Instagram. Post may contain affiliate links including those via the Amazon Associates program

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    1. kat @ Pretty in Pink and Green

      September 19, 2011 at 7:54 pm

      Um, that is the fanciest campfood evah!!! I want to go camping with y'all!

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