Finally had the opportunity to go the the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge and take the boat tour through the swamps. The day was beautiful, not too hot, and no mosquitoes. The tour guide was incredible and filled in the history of the swamp and how the swamp builds itself. His talk was very interesting, but he […]
I took the ferry from St. Mary’s, GA (just over the line from home) to Cumberland Island National Seashore for the day. Had a great time, exquisite weather, and made new friends Mary Ellen, Theresa, and Lilly. Pictures say it all – not much more I can add to the beauty they show other than […]
Delayed the trip by a week due to the tropical storm heading into the area and then another two days when two fronts met creating rain. I lucked out and then hit a two week window of almost perfect weather. The first stop was Charleston for 3 days. I did a long walk of the […]
We ran out to Edisto in the morning. I loved the beach front resort area. Everyone riding bikes or walking, cool beach houses. Edisto State Park is split into two sections. The beach and not-so-beautiful beach camping. A short distance away is the area with numerous trails through forest and a campground that buries each […]
I had forgotten until I got on the road that I had never been on I-40 east of Knoxville since I have previously dropped down 81 from the northeast to get on 40 and go home to Texas. The drive through the Smokies is spectacular with constantly winding roads until you get past Asheville in […]
I was pleasantly surprised by the part of rural Kentucky I drove from London to Slade. Homes are kept up, lawns are mowed, flowers are planted, and yards are not full of trash. It’s clear these people take pride in their homes and it makes touring the area pleasant and the scenery picturesque. When I […]
Cumberland Falls are called the “Niagra Falls of the South” and are known for having a moonbow on clear, full moon nights. I would love to go back to see that. This was just a quick side trip to see the falls. It was a beautiful 75 degree day and as we walked along the […]
The trees and starting to green up and the dogwoods are in bloom!
Temps finally in the 70’s so I decided it was a good day to take off for Cumberland Gap National Park. It’s only a 50 minute drive from the house and it was too nice to not take advantage of a gorgeous day. Who am I kidding? I’ve been beating the whole kitchen cabinet update […]
Enough of the home repairs and unpacking. Today is crystal clear and in the low 50’s with high’s in the 20’s on their way. We needed to get outside. I have 2 state parks less than 5 miles away — Cove Lake and Cumberland Trail. Go another 5 miles and I can hike Norris Dam […]
