Barbecue involves cooking food over a grill or open fire, emphasizing smoke-infused flavors, whereas a picnic typically features pre-prepared meals eaten outdoors.
If the picnic area is in or near a historic site as well, that’s a huge plus for us. For our purposes here, we define “Picnic Area” as a public space set aside with at least picnic tables and a trash bin, and maybe a grill or fire pit. Of course, you can hike into many ...
On a hot summer day, the cool temperatures of the mountains entice us.The Cloudcroft Trestle Recreation Areaprovides history, short trails, and picnic areas. Of course, this will be an excellent site for birding and watching critters, too. There are restrooms and there is no fee. I always ...
Secret to the Perfect Picnic #11:Plan for the end from the beginning. When I’m planning the food, I’m also planning the clean-up. I bring along extra resealable plastic bags, aluminum foil and plastic wrap for leftovers if I haven’t brought a container and lid. Baby wipes are alway...
If you can't find a park to picnic in, some other choices include the beach; the waterfront alongside a river or lake; your backyard or a friend's backyard; a grassed area near a public monument or building; somewhere with a good view; the back of your truck; on public seating somew...