Ocean Lakes

After a long, hot Summer, nothing feels more right than once that slight chill fills the air. The cooler weather is not the only bright side to camping during Fall – Let’s not forget the delicious food! Close your eyes, picture your camper on one of our pull-through campsites, your fire pit burning firewood, and your family gathered around the picnic table. Now imagine a delicious pot of chili cooking – YUM! This week, we are giving you the  perfect cooking guide when camping during the Fall. First, let's take a look at the menu: Chili, Skillet Cornbread, Pumpkin Nutella S’mores, and Apple Cider! How delicious does that menu sound? I know I am hungry just thinking about this! Menu Item #1 | Chili Ingredients: 1 ½ pounds of lean ground beef, 1 chopped onion, 1 chopped green bell pepper, 2 minced garlic cloves, 2 cans red kidney beans, 2 cans diced tomatoes, 2 tablespoons chili powder, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon pepper 1.    ...

Summertime is here and so is the South Carolina heat! When Summer hits, we all love to head to the beach or pool and keep cool while making a splash and catching a tan. It is important to stay cool and hydrated during your fun in the sun so that the fun does not have to come to an end. Today’s Weather | The temperature high for today is 91 degrees Fahrenheit, the low is 78 degrees Fahrenheit, and the heat index for today is 102 degrees Fahrenheit. I am sweating just reading those temperatures! This week, we are giving you 7 tips to staying cool and hydrated when staying at Ocean Lakes! Let’s get started: Tip 1 | We are starting our tips off simple – Drink lots of water! Even when you are not thirsty, drink water. This will keep you hydrated and help keep the muscle cramps away while you are riding your bike when exploring the campground, running on the beach to catch that frisbee, or sliding down the Drop Zone Mat Racer. Tip 2 | When packing for...