Tag Archives: State Parks

NH to CA

Posted on January 31, 2018 by Marsha Brecht

This year we waited until after the Christmas and New Years holidays were over before heading south for the winter. So, on January 3 we left New Hampshire and headed south. But we did not dawdle. Winter Storm Grayson was … Continue reading →

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Big Lagoon and Gulf Shores

Posted on December 23, 2016 by Marsha Brecht

We have been having some computer problems lately, but I think we have it fixed now. So time for an update of what we’ve been up to. Big Lagoon State Park, Florida The three of the four days we stayed … Continue reading →

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To The Gulf

Posted on December 11, 2016 by Marsha Brecht

The last several days have been pretty quiet.  We moved west to Torreya State Park for a few days. It was cold! And we had been to that park a few times before so we mostly just stayed inside, so … Continue reading →

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Stephen Foster, Florida

Posted on December 7, 2016 by Marsha Brecht

Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park.  This Florida park, on the Suwannee River, honors one of America’s most influential composers. There is a museum here and a Carillon Tower. The park has special events and festivals every month of … Continue reading →

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Skidaway Island State Park GA

Posted on November 20, 2016 by Marsha Brecht

Another nice sunny day. Our time was up at the campground at James Island County Park by Charleston, South Carolina. So now we have moved south a bit to one of our favorite parks, Skidaway Island State Park at Savannah, … Continue reading →

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Jacques Cartier, Saratoga, & Friends

Posted on September 5, 2016 by Marsha Brecht

With our aversion to making reservations and with the Labor Day holiday weekend upon us we had to leave the campground we were in and find another place. No easy task. We did manage to find one about 30 miles … Continue reading →

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We’re Back!

Posted on August 30, 2016 by Marsha Brecht

Back in the United States. Leaving Darlington Provincial Park in Canada we headed east on Queen Elizabeth Way along the north side of Lake Ontario. This big red face invited us in. It is the World’s Largest Apple, with an … Continue reading →

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Minnesota Again

Posted on July 18, 2016 by Marsha Brecht

Here we are, back in Minnesota again. Our plans are to stay here for a month or so while we visit friends and family and take care of some things and then will return to New England before going south … Continue reading →

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Going West

Posted on July 12, 2016 by Marsha Brecht

It’s about time I got caught up with the blog. We left New Hampshire on Friday heading west to Minnesota. There are no specific plans to sight-see along the way. Heck, we didn’t even plan the route! Just pointed west … Continue reading →

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Chesterfield Gorge

Posted on June 28, 2016 by Marsha Brecht

Monday, June 27, 2016   In the southwest corner of New Hampshire about half way between Keene, (where we are) and the Vermont border is a wayside stop that we have driven by a few times without stopping. This time … Continue reading →

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Walkway Over the Hudson

Posted on May 1, 2016 by Marsha Brecht

Saturday, April 30, 2015:  Our daughter from Connecticut was going to be rock climbing with her friends in the Schawangunk Mountains about a hundred miles south of where we were in Saratoga so we moved down that way to see … Continue reading →

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Still in Alabama

Posted on March 30, 2016 by Marsha Brecht

Ugh! No internet the last few days! I hate when that happens. Anyway, here’s to catch up the last few days:  This must be peach country. Loved this big peach water tower at Clanton Alabama. Monday we checked in at … Continue reading →

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Here Comes the Storm

Posted on March 10, 2016 by Marsha Brecht

Tomorrow we were planning to check out of the campground and move either west or north but the weather reports in those directions are filled with lots and lots of rain, and it’s headed this way. This morning was fairly … Continue reading →

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Cloudy on the Gulf

Posted on March 8, 2016 by Marsha Brecht

The weather is definitely changing. Our weather app says it’s 68F here today but with the humidity and the winds it felt cold. So, what to do? A movie sounds good, so we met Lois at the The Wharf and … Continue reading →

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A Day in the Park

Posted on March 5, 2016 by Marsha Brecht

Yes, another fabulous day! Almost 70F and sunny. The regular Saturday Farmers Market is in one of the Gulf State Park parking lots so we went shopping. We made quite a haul from this little market, including pickled okra, kumquat … Continue reading →

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Moving and Hiking

Posted on March 4, 2016 by Marsha Brecht

It’s moving day. Big Lagoon State Park in Florida had no room for us to continue staying there so it was time to move on. Not knowing where we were going to be tonight we headed west. On our way … Continue reading →

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Big Lagoon

Posted on February 28, 2016 by Marsha Brecht

Ok, I have posted pictures just like these on here before so if you are a frequent reader you may recognize them. But it’s just so cool here I am going to do it again. The day started out cool, … Continue reading →

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Beaches

Posted on February 26, 2016 by Marsha Brecht

What a difference the sun makes! Today was absolutely beautiful. It was a little cool, but that’s ok too. Our day started with a walk around the campground and the boardwalk out to the beach at Big Lagoon State Park. … Continue reading →

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Move to Pensacola

Posted on February 24, 2016 by Marsha Brecht

It was a bumpy night. Severe storms and tornadoes made their way eastward along the southern states last night. One of the tornadoes wiped out an RV park in Louisiana and some people died.  Another tornado damaged at least 150 … Continue reading →

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Torreya Hike

Posted on February 23, 2016 by Marsha Brecht

Torreya State Park is named for the Torreya Tree. This tree is one of the oldest tree species on earth. It was discovered here in 1835. The Gregory House used to be on the other side of the river. When … Continue reading →

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