Two nights ago we were in Realfoot Lake State Park in Tennessee. So far it was the only park that we could have done without. It was a long convoluted drive to get to and not one of our favorites. It had the feel of a county park but with state park prices, and it was mostly locals there celebrating the 4th of July weekend.

There was, however, time for some artful photography.

Now we are further along in a surprisingly nice state park in Kentucky. It reminds me of the 70’s when my ex and I did so much camping. The parks were mostly empty except on the weekends. Just how we like it.

Before we travel on to Tennessee tomorrow, I thought I might post just a few of the more interesting pics. Truth be told, we are doing laundry, and I am a little bored.



A huge thunderstorm suddenly came up last night so the weather is humid, but coolish.

Wynne, Arkansas

We are still in Arkansas. We moved from a wonderful park called Lake Catherine State Park. We couldn’t get a reservation for the 4th of July so we moved a few hours east and a little closer to our Maine goal. Village Creek is a splendidly beautiful park and it is almost empty on this holiday. When I asked the attendant why, he simply replied, “‘cause it’s just too dang hot!” I can attest to that.

We took the foldable paper kayak out on Lake Catherine and Kim had a wonderful couple of hours. Then it was my turn. I and it did great, for the first hour. Then I noticed a little bit of water coming in. About the time I got close to the shore I just sank! Later we figured out that it is rated for 200 lbs and I am 195. Fortunately I am a good swimmer and we got the boat back to shore. We are going to try to exchange of for the next model up which will support 300 lbs. Hopefully, I can stay away from too many treats until then?

We have spent 3 wonderful days at Iron Mountain Recreation Area which is just outside of Arkadelphia Arkansas. It has been hot, it rained an we had an invasion of tiny black biting ants, but despite the challenges we have truly enjoyed ourselves.

We do have a ways to go! And our next camping spot is only 40 minutes away! So not too much progress in the next few days. Rest assured that we will get there, but our plan is to have a lot of fun doing it.