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I have camped mostly on Texas beaches and that is an experience all its own. There was one trip to Matagorda Island which is located on the Texas central coast line that I remember very well. Oh yea, the only way on and off the island?… Is by ferry boat.

I was taking a fairly large group of Boy Scouts on a backpacking trip. We had to hike from the Ferry Landing across the island from the Bay side to the Gulf side. It wasn’t a long hike, less than 2 miles.

We set up camp on the beach against the sand dunes to protect us from the wind. The beach was not very wide so we were not that far from the waters edge at low tide. Several of the boys and adults went fishing, exploring or swimming.

What made this trip so memorable was that when we awoke in the morning the tide was in and only one foot from the tents. That could have been one miserable campout if the tide had come in further. After that I always set up camp as far from the water as possible.

Backpacking or just camping on a coastal beach is an exciting experience. Be sure to have plenty of mosquito spray, water, a good wind break for your stove and a tarp for yourself. It can get very windy on a beach.

How much water should you carry on a backpacking trip? That can depend on several factors. Such as the temperature. The hotter the weather, the more water. Drinking plenty of water in the winter acts as an insulator and helps keep the body temperature up. Never let yourself get dehydrated. This is very bad. You don’t want to go there.

If you’re going to be near a source of fresh water, take a water filter/purifier and that will save you from carrying a lot of water. Water weighs 8lbs/gallon. It gets heavy in a hurry.

My rule has always been to carry at least 2 – 2Liter bottles plus a canteen and one extra quart bottle for a two day trip. More in extremely hot weather. Used coke 2 liter bottles work great and don’t leak.

Explore the North and South Carolina beaches and come to Texas for the warm Gulf waters and great seafood.

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The Hope Plantation was originally established in the 1720’s. In 1803, the plantation’s mansion was built by NC Governor David Stone and served as his home. You can tour the restored mansion, the outbuildings and grounds located @ 132 Hope House Rd.  Windsor North Carolina is located off US Rt. 17 west of Edenton and the Albemarle Sound. It is near the beaches of North Carolina but not at the beach.