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From campfires and cookouts to weekends at the lake, some of life’s best moments happen outside.
Together, Beef Loving Texans and KOA are celebrating the simple pleasures of outdoor cooking, great food, and time spent together. Discover recipes, inspiration, and experiences designed to help Texans create memories worth savoring.

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Savor the Texas Outdoor Experience

Join us as we celebrate the simple moments that bring Texans together outdoors.
This summer, Beef Loving Texans and KOA are bringing the Savor the Texas Outdoors experience to campgrounds across Texas. These free, family-friendly events feature outdoor cooking demos, fresh recipes, hands-on activities, and opportunities to connect with fellow outdoor enthusiasts.

What to Expect

Food Tastes Better Outside

There’s a reason so many of our favorite memories happen around food. The smell of smoke drifting through the air. The sound of a grill sizzling. Friends gathered around a picnic table.

Outdoor cooking engages all the senses, from the anticipation of the first bite to the satisfaction of sharing a meal prepared over fire. Whether you’re grilling burgers at the lake, cooking steaks over an open flame, or trying a new campfire recipe with family, outdoor cooking turns every meal into part of the adventure.

At Beef Loving Texans, we believe every meal should be a moment savored, so we’ve gathered our favorite outdoor recipes, cooking tips, and inspiration to help you make the most of your time outside.

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What Will You Cook Outside?

Whether you’re gathering around a campfire, spending a weekend at the lake, or firing up the grill at home, we’ve got recipes for every outdoor adventure.

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Cook With Confidence

A few simple techniques can elevate every meal.

That’s where Grill Master Jerry comes in.

Join us this summer at a KOA experience and learn from Jerry in person.

Moments to Savor. Together.

Whether it’s gathering around a campfire, grilling beside a lake, sharing a meal at a campsite, or simply enjoying the fresh air with family and friends, these moments have a way of slowing us down and helping us appreciate where we are and who we’re with.

“Because somehow, food just tastes better outside.”

And when great food brings people together, ordinary moments become memories worth savoring.

WHY GET OUTSIDE

The Outdoors Has a Way of Bringing Us Together

More Than a Destination

The outdoors invites us to see familiar places in a new way. A hidden trail. A favorite fishing spot. A campsite beneath the stars. Every outing offers an opportunity to discover something different.

Disconnect to Reconnect

Without constant notifications and distractions, it’s easier to focus on the people around us. Conversations last longer. Laughter comes easier. Stories get shared. The outdoors creates space for meaningful connection.

Simple Moments Become Memorable

Morning coffee by the campsite. A meal cooked over an open flame. Watching the sunset while dinner finishes on the grill. Some of the most memorable experiences come from the simplest moments.

Adventure at Your Own Pace

Whether you’re pitching a tent, exploring a state park, relaxing by the water, or enjoying a backyard cookout, there’s no right way to enjoy the outdoors. Every experience is an opportunity to discover something new.

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DISCOVER YOUR TYPE

What Kind of Beef Loving Texan Are You?

Every Beef Loving Texan has their own way of enjoying the outdoors. Maybe you’re the first one up making breakfast at the campsite. Maybe you’re tending the fire long after the sun goes down. Or maybe you’re the one making sure everyone has a plate and a place around the table.

Take the Beef Type Quiz to discover your Beef Loving Texan personality and explore recipes, cooking inspiration, and outdoor experiences that match your style.

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