Category: Rivers
-
Natchez, Mississippi
Tuesday, March 16, 2021 We went to the Natchez Visitor’s Center and booked a tour. Covid protocol prevents tours in closed vehicles, so we took a tour in what looked like an extended golf cart. Sally was our guide, and she was a character. Three ladies joined us for the hour 15 minute tour. Fairly…
-
Drive from Meaher State Park to Natchez
Monday, March 15, 2021 As we hooked up for a 5-hour drive to Natchez, I couldn’t help but compliment our neighbor with the American Flag on the front of his RV, giving him the thumbs up. Martha went over to talk to him, and he had some good recommendations for Natchez. Johnny Hay was his…
-
Kayaking Turkey Creek
Wednesday, March 10, 2021 Martha studied kayaking possibilities, and I had bought permits for Eglin Air Force Base, on which there are four streams. However, all were closed except Turkey Creek. The nice ladies handling permits said there must be something going on. We made sandwiches and headed to Hippie Hole. It’s a fairly long…
-
Bike The New River Trail
Saturday August 8, 2020 Karen was determined to get in a good ride on the New River Trail. This time I checked everyone’s tires, making sure Josh’s were good. His brake was also too tight, not letting the wheels turn freely, so we fixed that. Mark and Sue Ann told us about a good section…
-
Hike Fisher Peak Loop Trail
Friday August 7, 2020 On the Blue Ridge Parkway, we went for a hike on Fisher Peak Loop Trail. Less than three miles, it is a moderate hike, although it took us two hours. It’s a winding trail through woods and a meadow. I would call it a wandering trail, wandering so it will make…
-
Gully Creek Trail
Thursday, August 6, 2020 We went fishing at the golf course pond in the morning with no luck again, but the kids enjoy it. I am totally surprised at how Melissa likes it. She casts well and shows a lot of patience. The top-rated hike in the area is Gully Creek at Cumberland Knob in…
-
Galax, Virginia: Golf, Fishing, Biking New River Trail
Wednesday August 5, 2020 There is a fishing pond on the golf course, so Josh and I walked over to give it a try. It wasn’t long before Melissa came to join us. I was impressed by her interest, then by her patience and observation. However, we had no luck. The pond was a bit…
-
Driving Rt. 93 and 26 to Jackson, Wyoming and Through Grand Teton National Park
Thursday, July 23, 2020 Yesterday’s drive from our take-out at Cache Bar to 93, through Salmon to Challis follows the Salmon River, and it is gorgeous. It makes you want to float the whole river. 93 from Challis You would turn on 75 to continue following it, as I drove it north from Stanley before…
-
Following The Salmon River
Thursday, July 16, 2020 45 degrees this morning, 92 in the afternoon I enjoyed a drive down Rt. 75, taking pictures along the way. It is one of the prettiest roads I have ever driven, following the Salmon River downstream. I will let the pictures do the talking. I stopped at one spot to do…
-
Camping Along The Salmon River
Wednesday, July 23, 2020 43 degrees this morning, 86 in the afternoon. It was a chilly morning. After sweltering heat for the last few weeks, I was surprised this morning, turning the heat on. I started thinking about the logistics of the Middle Fork trip that starts Friday, so I wrote some notes for Carla,…