‘First Day Hikes’ popular at state parks across USA
bySay goodbye to 2019 and a healthy hello to 2020 by heading outdoors for one of the “First Day Hikes.” This is part of…
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South Toledo Bend State Park on western border of Louisiana
byIn the piney woods of western Louisiana, South Toledo Bend State Park sits on the Texas boarder. It and its sister park, the North Toledo…
Natchez State Park only a few miles off the Natchez Trace Parkway
byYou’ve heard the old saying: “You can run, but you can’t hide.” Well, in deep southern Mississippi, parked across from us at the Natchez…
Sharing Natchez Trace Parkway with bicyclists, wildlife
byDriving the scenic and serene Natchez Trace Parkway was another of our Bucket List items for this autumn’s journey. Because of time, however, we…
A great source for RV snowbirds researching camping in Florida
byFlorida State Parks offer more than 50 family campgrounds throughout the state. For a digital copy of the “Camping and Cabins Guide” click here….
Thank you Veterans – Enjoy your day, you deserve it … and much, much more
byOne day isn’t enough to thank all our veterans, (including James “Jimmy” Wesley Smith, U.S. Coast Guard and U. S. Army), for serving our…
COE Twiltley Branch Campground on Lake Okatibble in Mississippi
byWe had only traveled about 100 miles and were planning on pushing further south, however, a storm system with heavy rains and possible high…
Sherando Lake Campground dubbed ‘Jewel of the Blue Ridge Mountains’
byIt seems we have missed the autumn hues this year. Maybe it was the extended warm weather, or the lack of rain, or our…
Codorus State Park on doorstep of Gettysburg, Amish Country
byWhen making your plans to tour Gettysburg and Amish Country in south central Pennsylvania, consider Codorus State Park. The popular 3,500-acre park is in…
Embrace America’s national parks including Harpers Ferry
byAmericans should never take our National Parks for granted. Embrace them. Enjoy them. Visit them often. Most of the USA’s national parks NEVER charge…