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…
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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…
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…
Happy Birthday Marines – Nov. 10, 1775
byIt is with great pride that I say “Happy 244th Birthday United States Marine Crops.” RIP Major Ronald E. Crane, USMC, Retired (1941-2000). Thank…
Quick stopover to see kin near the Blue Ridge Parkway in Virginia
byOne great advantage of towing a 19-foot rig is that it can fit into almost any wide spot along a country lane. And that…
Autumn Harvest Festivals frequently crowded, still fun
byWe attended the 55th annual National Apple Harvest Festival in the heart of Pennsylvania Apple country in early October. It took almost an hour to…
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…
Gettysburg Military Park, a place to reflect
byVisiting Gettysburg National Military Park has long been on my Bucket List. I wanted to honor all those who served and died in the…
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…