We were greeted by a camp host who provided us with a map and a few local directions. She even provided a handout for obtaining inspection, registration & licensing for our Texas residency. We investigated this issue before embarking on this journey but weren’t told we’d need social security cards in order to get a driver’s license. For those looking for residency, bring a current license, and passport with your Social Security card.

As for the Escapees campground, The sites are large, either grass or gravel and offer full hookups which we appreciate being it’s Aug. - warm & humid. Most of the residents we’ve met are like us, full timers but here for years or months. Many live in what are similar to park models. Most are friendly and tend to be our age (64)or older. For members, there is a Care Center that we haven’t been able to visit due to Covid.

The sounds of cicadas are much like a cacophony of lumberjacks. I love the sound.

Livingston lake is huge but we haven’t had the time to visit. Would be a refreshing change in this heat. There is a clean pool here at the park.