tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-46582284218426988202024-03-18T23:30:17.102-05:00........Rolling in an RV - Wheelchair Traveling...... .....Where to go! What to see!
Will your RV fit in the parking lot? Is it accessible for wheelchair users?..... ----------------Please click on photos for a larger, clearer view. I'm not sure why they are so blurry----------------
Karen and Tonyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07996775051713720768noreply@blogger.comBlogger2976125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4658228421842698820.post-57425034062961297502024-03-17T23:52:00.000-05:002024-03-17T23:52:25.304-05:00Tom Devlin's Monster Museum<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgihAilVMpral_yhx6oq4_20fTID40kp3lRg-iDn2i4NH6Mx5rrlhSKWLSMgpYaV5YSkPvQS8SpbV6XSUgBAJXWdRtVeoMs6E2ijD1zy9f_d638xH3u29Q5piPvZs_je48c0--S5WAFdaqgIQA4UJ6-ScXU1mKGL7ew2t4fy5CmsC0OMC-ptTvGTqtuqLOh" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="2592" data-original-width="4323" height="275" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgihAilVMpral_yhx6oq4_20fTID40kp3lRg-iDn2i4NH6Mx5rrlhSKWLSMgpYaV5YSkPvQS8SpbV6XSUgBAJXWdRtVeoMs6E2ijD1zy9f_d638xH3u29Q5piPvZs_je48c0--S5WAFdaqgIQA4UJ6-ScXU1mKGL7ew2t4fy5CmsC0OMC-ptTvGTqtuqLOh=w458-h275" width="458" /></a></div> Tom Devlin dropped out of high school in 2001 and moved to California to learn how to do special effects makeup. After a short course he was given an internship and was soon doing makeup on the TV shows X Files and CSI Miami. During his career in Hollywood he worked on more than 160 feature films making creatures and doing special effects makeup. <br /><p></p><p>Burnt out on Hollywood, he moved to Boulder City, Nevada and opened the Monster Museum in 2017. Almost all of the monsters have been created by Devlin using the originals as a guide. Many of them are from classic horror films like Frankenstein and the Mummy but there are more recent ones like Freddy Krueger and Pennywise, the clown. Although visitors are not allowed to touch the monsters, it's possible to get close enough for photos. I would have liked to see more on how the monsters were created and the makeup processes used in movies. There's a theater where several documentaries are shown. We watched one on the makeup and costumes for the Planet of the Apes movies and plus part of a documentary about makeup artist, Tom Savini. </p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh1cpUosPbfz27L7rYsbonxmOCyVTn_Z2jclAK2NWn676HUrMix0ZcPVC9ZTnTuSgYzgYVCz-YVKV65ZlZn-VzR04ySLGT1EtMvHqEaa2iCs3PMMp1puLOzbtn9RlxPV5QUQ3LkhOM7wOPF-B-F0Q6A7_THrm4S57DoRwuCswuGRK2OixSJAPTjj6TLqUwJ" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="2592" data-original-width="4397" height="249" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh1cpUosPbfz27L7rYsbonxmOCyVTn_Z2jclAK2NWn676HUrMix0ZcPVC9ZTnTuSgYzgYVCz-YVKV65ZlZn-VzR04ySLGT1EtMvHqEaa2iCs3PMMp1puLOzbtn9RlxPV5QUQ3LkhOM7wOPF-B-F0Q6A7_THrm4S57DoRwuCswuGRK2OixSJAPTjj6TLqUwJ=w422-h249" width="422" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiJQ531C03XyNL0uDcDiTJsqDDLstL0TK1ZZMULxAQL5aw0JCrdOoAOF_IHJcrH_Ut5MmfKlRN_uWpn8GL-Uc8I0juzi67ix7D05O99B_sbTvGwAFXxZdlVNe3SnSr7ANlJsd7rs3W5hF8bu6SJ-BXQRGw2z1071nR3blzukGYrrfxxUrOQGQSKlnQAqoEW" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="2592" data-original-width="3745" height="302" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiJQ531C03XyNL0uDcDiTJsqDDLstL0TK1ZZMULxAQL5aw0JCrdOoAOF_IHJcrH_Ut5MmfKlRN_uWpn8GL-Uc8I0juzi67ix7D05O99B_sbTvGwAFXxZdlVNe3SnSr7ANlJsd7rs3W5hF8bu6SJ-BXQRGw2z1071nR3blzukGYrrfxxUrOQGQSKlnQAqoEW=w437-h302" width="437" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjhU5fhmNPSgav_IRhVcYhTKNXxRGww7alCBUeiGLFTz3Vopqr9v3Xf0-okN9wX6lQR4wbQRs3IMprEul7wJp3YEzTey-vBkkpqmNHAZdFLNdTbqSAec1gRzyMb3UA0YsADzku3U03ZSXtPYKoniYpQmpVve99RDhb6rBEsr_F-hT6FbXGTkbe3bPKEHfI6" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="4608" data-original-width="2592" height="332" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjhU5fhmNPSgav_IRhVcYhTKNXxRGww7alCBUeiGLFTz3Vopqr9v3Xf0-okN9wX6lQR4wbQRs3IMprEul7wJp3YEzTey-vBkkpqmNHAZdFLNdTbqSAec1gRzyMb3UA0YsADzku3U03ZSXtPYKoniYpQmpVve99RDhb6rBEsr_F-hT6FbXGTkbe3bPKEHfI6=w189-h332" width="189" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjFfePiqyOU4Dxs15JkzMO5KS1zwBPXCQ-om6AelhWIVsyQgAfVNJTbGNuAXW1qeXs31rzF1wiLcLEJdAqR1P9Dop7Fk9tee1zAJx7SjDaU7GQM6C3pWDBrVU4Mre4MIoGfuyr5s3SowGGuc0uSjom8wM1Yvtj5V0Xp-2COzkcpuJQTxOcNAEKhbPmnd_nU" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="4608" data-original-width="2592" height="335" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjFfePiqyOU4Dxs15JkzMO5KS1zwBPXCQ-om6AelhWIVsyQgAfVNJTbGNuAXW1qeXs31rzF1wiLcLEJdAqR1P9Dop7Fk9tee1zAJx7SjDaU7GQM6C3pWDBrVU4Mre4MIoGfuyr5s3SowGGuc0uSjom8wM1Yvtj5V0Xp-2COzkcpuJQTxOcNAEKhbPmnd_nU=w190-h335" width="190" /></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhxB2H9zR96k0Pu5wRtrwKmkcn69ItX_tD6xBkZ62Y6lccwgzbKr9A7G6Vl6aHdzxZ2KXPW00A6WKA707f-0WdSIpNcQ7IbEFgVuKpmmj3cyzuFR9DfZ7dZhFo5-DX1OCe5YADx4by9Rjde9U1CRCsL8MDFsvlgLdv0qOpGr5UR-M5ll7XEW-Yi-XKMyptC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="2560" data-original-width="3551" height="314" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhxB2H9zR96k0Pu5wRtrwKmkcn69ItX_tD6xBkZ62Y6lccwgzbKr9A7G6Vl6aHdzxZ2KXPW00A6WKA707f-0WdSIpNcQ7IbEFgVuKpmmj3cyzuFR9DfZ7dZhFo5-DX1OCe5YADx4by9Rjde9U1CRCsL8MDFsvlgLdv0qOpGr5UR-M5ll7XEW-Yi-XKMyptC=w435-h314" width="435" /></a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The building has a ramp but the area of the parking lot that must be traversed to get to it is in poor condition. The first section of the museum is very dark and the hall is narrow. I think most wheelchair will fit with care, We could not read the signs in this section. The rest of the museum is better lit and roomier. In the theater, the best place for wheelchair users is behind the last row of seats. </div><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiUvb0QZzy_V4d3-Rm6owWPsJBdN7fGAbF_F4YwbbjEEat4q5H_3fdrfIZPwOvUae16Q6Z0-ZBnGvB4_P2PnzWjN4rCZFnNjHc9b3pSSiJOIrCPNE9tmr8OO_0jfHL-TzziuvhD4Ad3g4NEpIoS-idATCTa2_SYOY9alanscExH5rSRsnvjYpsuTZcwXwKM" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="2400" data-original-width="3379" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiUvb0QZzy_V4d3-Rm6owWPsJBdN7fGAbF_F4YwbbjEEat4q5H_3fdrfIZPwOvUae16Q6Z0-ZBnGvB4_P2PnzWjN4rCZFnNjHc9b3pSSiJOIrCPNE9tmr8OO_0jfHL-TzziuvhD4Ad3g4NEpIoS-idATCTa2_SYOY9alanscExH5rSRsnvjYpsuTZcwXwKM=w406-h288" width="406" /></a></div><p></p><p>The parking lot is too small for large RVs. It may be possible to park at McDonalds or the shopping centers northeast of the museum. <a href="https://tomdevlinsmonstermuseum.com/" target="_blank">Museum</a> <a href="https://www.google.com/search?client=firefox-b-1-d&q=++++35.97156%2C+-114.85067" target="_blank"> 35.97156, -114.85067</a></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/edit?mid=1gxKwv9ahfkSb9e6MLeSt0hMDxaY&msa=0&ll=35.97155963442584%2C-114.85061251954777&z=20" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img alt="" data-original-height="113" data-original-width="67" height="73" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhD9KeO-XoZD4N8jjx1TCmMaXJfa7WuFsVM7B_rZhusnwyo7xtit53a3o0jDCZVTKsM4p_EcpURWLmiCaFRQYKd5d0lqckHyuk-7s7DvYlOJePNIKMpO-tpoBDtHnXb1JJR4rxWX_8DJpA6z83WEd1oSc0ySVJoVZIswWc6PTND570srIkNV8MtspGdCSWH=w43-h73" width="43" /></a></div><br /> <p></p><p> <br /></p>Karen and Tonyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07996775051713720768noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4658228421842698820.post-15662306477923556002024-03-14T12:56:00.001-05:002024-03-14T12:56:29.952-05:00Needle Mountain Road Dispersed Camping <p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhIIY-ZwfDYMPAzihIPKSj8VFUQt5UnlCGG-a8WAMfZn5Y1UzobZTOeIE2Cn58Kgc4NOsVILWWGbqdgIktNP_PiikR8f4eeybGVPyGaN8J8FewCCM5Vq0sb1rsoNdAFFkAQk1EkoK-xxw1gOAfPkoPSS_p9pJQ-GALy7ekzBSt_B7suazAaCuHdSN8vFOPZ" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="2091" data-original-width="4608" height="208" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhIIY-ZwfDYMPAzihIPKSj8VFUQt5UnlCGG-a8WAMfZn5Y1UzobZTOeIE2Cn58Kgc4NOsVILWWGbqdgIktNP_PiikR8f4eeybGVPyGaN8J8FewCCM5Vq0sb1rsoNdAFFkAQk1EkoK-xxw1gOAfPkoPSS_p9pJQ-GALy7ekzBSt_B7suazAaCuHdSN8vFOPZ=w459-h208" width="459" /></a></div>Back on the road! This is a convenient overnight stop. Camping spots are limited with a medium size clearing close in and a large clearing about 1/2 mile farther down the dirt road. There was plenty of room when we stopped but it may be a different story in November. A local off road group holds a charity event in the middle of the month. <a href="https://www.deserttromp.com/" target="_blank"> Desert Tromp</a> Looks busy! <a href="https://www.campendium.com/needle-mountain-road" target="_blank">Camping</a> <a href="https://www.google.com/search?client=firefox-b-1-d&q=34.71906%2C+-114.4358" target="_blank">34.71906, -114.4358</a><br /><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=1OJ-6Mxgh6qyAajlI6zo1ezSe4iY&msa=0&ll=34.721095903949774%2C-114.44214390645786&z=13" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img alt="" data-original-height="114" data-original-width="96" height="56" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjBGpmjqt_noFD7k4C-WoXsP03Gzawheys6RV5PSwrkA4GqAJlV7u0mrxIJcdgOB0M33JIInZ8qWhtKnzaMJDZYat-JzbK2Q5cy6alQG0LVPfIce_fdUq4ouGJV-YAAWtN4bfVL9Pdz2oaaHvR8MECv7k8nkCjhU_9Llp9RhV0RL73E8ICd95o6VAaU74e_=w47-h56" width="47" /></a></div><br /><br /><p></p><p><br /></p>Karen and Tonyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07996775051713720768noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4658228421842698820.post-75020518299998533812024-02-26T22:11:00.004-06:002024-02-26T22:11:37.528-06:002024 RTRs<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjhk5UAc-P5rJh8xmoex7epicRolOZ6pCdUL8TEzJJyOIPl8CCpvmNPWYNWUi-OTTkJFzfDQx05Ih6Ofz1Md_eo6uZJNKxwy8hiyFe0wma64t376K7Mogc9PXfP-VhssK-90cZuWKROZwXnj4c4y3e093oXJPJOoOKSiZTEYzHM6-ch00riVyBlODVD944e" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="2131" data-original-width="3737" height="261" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjhk5UAc-P5rJh8xmoex7epicRolOZ6pCdUL8TEzJJyOIPl8CCpvmNPWYNWUi-OTTkJFzfDQx05Ih6Ofz1Md_eo6uZJNKxwy8hiyFe0wma64t376K7Mogc9PXfP-VhssK-90cZuWKROZwXnj4c4y3e093oXJPJOoOKSiZTEYzHM6-ch00riVyBlODVD944e=w459-h261" width="459" /></a></div> We've been hanging out in the desert enjoying the warm weather and the company of friends. I've been lazy about posting but in reality we haven't been doing much worthy of posting. :D<p></p><p>However there was the RTR in January! As always a lot of fun! </p><p>The Women's Rubber Tramp Rendezvous started out a little cold. Columbia Sportswear donated $8,000 in cold weather gear to HOWA and all who needed a jacket, hat, gloves, or socks but couldn't afford to buy them were able to get what they needed to stay warm and cozy. </p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgyA1xLrH5xMsbnuAE_y9o7k5uGOvdEkvZpqpmsML7kNkWh-aklTJL4c_f7cVkS92t8UbGXce7_t-gxBCL2VBwx2Z2TLWfoNvuXHcyQ1IWfXXPuFfAnnxiiNHgVb1kqYwuVe9ZYTdEJ8RA36YqDFxWeZw-N-f_cSQTH5KHHt2CoUIeYDd9idNb_fYp9ASfa" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1472" data-original-width="2207" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgyA1xLrH5xMsbnuAE_y9o7k5uGOvdEkvZpqpmsML7kNkWh-aklTJL4c_f7cVkS92t8UbGXce7_t-gxBCL2VBwx2Z2TLWfoNvuXHcyQ1IWfXXPuFfAnnxiiNHgVb1kqYwuVe9ZYTdEJ8RA36YqDFxWeZw-N-f_cSQTH5KHHt2CoUIeYDd9idNb_fYp9ASfa=w451-h300" width="451" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjMYXsdDjSHIXdUJCvJxg4Kor4dmyHrTEBfCCyH7Hlwe-Vx0wB1kaVZQ73N8Z8ngIcEgAKAdm5mH7LVDFZBL3Mt9s6fpMWCRdai79b_Z8Uf-b0VdDUhT0i1E3o24c1D3m7GPSQUAgODl4DccOGeBPG2x090YWT_Oa3QMM_DXkBLdcYuGB2x5skMlHUn0USx" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1975" data-original-width="2700" height="272" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjMYXsdDjSHIXdUJCvJxg4Kor4dmyHrTEBfCCyH7Hlwe-Vx0wB1kaVZQ73N8Z8ngIcEgAKAdm5mH7LVDFZBL3Mt9s6fpMWCRdai79b_Z8Uf-b0VdDUhT0i1E3o24c1D3m7GPSQUAgODl4DccOGeBPG2x090YWT_Oa3QMM_DXkBLdcYuGB2x5skMlHUn0USx=w372-h272" width="372" /></a></div><br /> The weather improved after the first day - prefect for sitting in the ball field and enjoying the music and seminars. Other popular attractions included the free pile, games and crafts, and the meet and greet with Bob Wells. We added a few new things this year - a donation thermometer, a colorful information booth canopy, direction signs, and a ramp to access the stage. <p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgucCgL_RVAtbEpZI6xbJ4H7c3CV-FlCCp772FfPLjaQOhY2I1fSN2W_DrPSkVkWVlSB9OUct5pG-WnxlAmMAfUlTkcoU6XMvrGOgPh8d90UySjQk6EfJsjFGo6W2t_55_tULni4hh3s0Xjz_QMHmxW2Bivz2WlaowEnS8iUilaX0sWnO4Q7rzPRklBwUVp" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="2089" data-original-width="3541" height="264" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgucCgL_RVAtbEpZI6xbJ4H7c3CV-FlCCp772FfPLjaQOhY2I1fSN2W_DrPSkVkWVlSB9OUct5pG-WnxlAmMAfUlTkcoU6XMvrGOgPh8d90UySjQk6EfJsjFGo6W2t_55_tULni4hh3s0Xjz_QMHmxW2Bivz2WlaowEnS8iUilaX0sWnO4Q7rzPRklBwUVp=w447-h264" width="447" /></a></div><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiuOa1tNPYIR3TvOOQU3_3HCtSY0-hGr9P8skp3o7lO6rgsnQ91jP5pXL_Vj6qGIsNSLZ4qJQosn3otMubT9TP-KxMQruLCT6elAOmxpssSJD6Kg7nvkaoDYQ5q_YfinvPuYmn1Iaxw5mgwNMOGoNzxX3FWVEZz45QYkb5YDpLJ3TVRh0jHL1-bCeaB9yIg" style="margin-left: 1em; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEisMK8Cu1vpBKXnWyFa6OpBjjmVZhp8ZlNJgF_Pb8QHTF0_AOYEJ7l4s06DGeV_iszhV6kuICG3npSgPEE7R8IPZiJi9EXBmIGzGV109szPq_563S_sRKc41oy7ZC5bg0nwvTmJehzY99KFix_NmTN-FD_dqplJG24lvElnX684GzGDhusrbg2gFlFUsjPQ" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="2320" data-original-width="3915" height="262" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEisMK8Cu1vpBKXnWyFa6OpBjjmVZhp8ZlNJgF_Pb8QHTF0_AOYEJ7l4s06DGeV_iszhV6kuICG3npSgPEE7R8IPZiJi9EXBmIGzGV109szPq_563S_sRKc41oy7ZC5bg0nwvTmJehzY99KFix_NmTN-FD_dqplJG24lvElnX684GzGDhusrbg2gFlFUsjPQ=w440-h262" width="440" /></a></div> Lowell, Arizona was established in 1904 by the Copper Queen Mining Company and quickly became a thriving town with a vibrant commercial district. For years deep mine shafts were required to access the cooper ore but in 1950 Phelps Dodge which controlled most of the mining operations in Lowell, Bisbee, and the surrounding area began open pit mining. The pit swallowed up the residential district of Lowell. Houses and business were either moved to newly formed towns south of the city or demolished after home owners received market value for their property. One small section of Erie Street remained.<p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhJA4K6YaZyDijL3af7WyNmsXyF3nxlxBsIPvx-TpLFVTyE6oejiPl-p24MZFKyIpSIRqmVZILWlL70u7HlJnEhd55XeO4RsCK5zGDZSTb-9vdfFu0CFnxGp6NKPiRThZNxD-HX3DD31kXxpAgC5ggqIsPCFyKjoOeKfXkXTajvmPJr1AbojYgiA9utB6W_" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="2348" data-original-width="2496" height="342" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhJA4K6YaZyDijL3af7WyNmsXyF3nxlxBsIPvx-TpLFVTyE6oejiPl-p24MZFKyIpSIRqmVZILWlL70u7HlJnEhd55XeO4RsCK5zGDZSTb-9vdfFu0CFnxGp6NKPiRThZNxD-HX3DD31kXxpAgC5ggqIsPCFyKjoOeKfXkXTajvmPJr1AbojYgiA9utB6W_=w363-h342" width="363" /></a></div><p></p><p>The closing of the mine in 1974 doomed the business that lined both sides of Erie Street. Local businesses and the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100022085947835" target="_blank">Lowell Americana Project </a>have been preserving the buildings and adding to the atmosphere by parking antique cars, trucks, busses along the street. The only business that appears to still be open is the Bisbee Breakfast Club but it's fun to see all of the old cars and restored signs. There's an overlook of the pit at the north end of the street where the parking lot is located but for a better view drive north on Route 80 to the <a href="https://rollinginarv-wheelchairtraveling.blogspot.com/2016/12/lavender-pit-viewing-area.html" target="_blank">Lavender Pit Viewing Area.</a></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjRk0FTUQbu4xHJevPOJxyo09BvH7mTbsUFjMYHjMF3zpPIkRCsjdvYns9xAaQkLlcdsPXvCei9yRuKLlvsdTuGSoFam2zySBC-N5h9aTbQu7XfdgqhHc-dT5l_HOWY4z3K-keBYjSIe2TcgGJjOZEp3rYk-odzEjk1-T2lnjykRe3fnbeRcp9tLrrPT5ji" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="2167" data-original-width="4057" height="235" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjRk0FTUQbu4xHJevPOJxyo09BvH7mTbsUFjMYHjMF3zpPIkRCsjdvYns9xAaQkLlcdsPXvCei9yRuKLlvsdTuGSoFam2zySBC-N5h9aTbQu7XfdgqhHc-dT5l_HOWY4z3K-keBYjSIe2TcgGJjOZEp3rYk-odzEjk1-T2lnjykRe3fnbeRcp9tLrrPT5ji=w439-h235" width="439" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjrqk8Shl4qCqX4yUq_ASegtACr8pcYNHS3i1kadnR6_3aOrYzSmBkj_MnVjdmv01J6kX47lSXxQPRUE4Wt_NvuFQAPzW9yy8cLrDKiYxNOvDFC-eMy3jqmoIEj78Xm3WPqjrghgtazPF5DLdsRfObM-_Inwwtzhyy1L4AS9KfOSbdHJvYAt9NeiSIarBJE" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="2537" data-original-width="3396" height="284" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjrqk8Shl4qCqX4yUq_ASegtACr8pcYNHS3i1kadnR6_3aOrYzSmBkj_MnVjdmv01J6kX47lSXxQPRUE4Wt_NvuFQAPzW9yy8cLrDKiYxNOvDFC-eMy3jqmoIEj78Xm3WPqjrghgtazPF5DLdsRfObM-_Inwwtzhyy1L4AS9KfOSbdHJvYAt9NeiSIarBJE=w380-h284" width="380" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgbYU-O8ycSErJIw-WdCkaswQPlgTG49pLa-QgfQCE6QeejERN7uR0XMg8P4IcAcsI_Dm1cOF6N2sgJhQMnfvn3oLOUJxHFWADPUI_L6uLDerTelXRciel20JkabSUSKeYM3u4w-esLRbOwsgW9nU5pE5ZSfnN9XjF1XDk2TowNtbfr5eeFKUv8UgHP9uvq" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1854" data-original-width="3966" height="209" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgbYU-O8ycSErJIw-WdCkaswQPlgTG49pLa-QgfQCE6QeejERN7uR0XMg8P4IcAcsI_Dm1cOF6N2sgJhQMnfvn3oLOUJxHFWADPUI_L6uLDerTelXRciel20JkabSUSKeYM3u4w-esLRbOwsgW9nU5pE5ZSfnN9XjF1XDk2TowNtbfr5eeFKUv8UgHP9uvq=w444-h209" width="444" /></a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The sidewalks on Erie Street are in poor condition with steps and cracks - not accessible. When we visited on a cool, rainy December day there wasn't any traffic and we could use the street. It has a good slope so wheelchair users may need assistance. </div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgyN5-1ZOIrCsKvVgosXCnZbwFdJ5hEJ1wVAUFx2B2Wmsp-F6kIZbE3ULDidjK_dOjE24qoFysZH0m2xOB2rTqKFLIRglZ1xirMKDsNfiXAdsAxJ6K0ke1rdnSja0mYQAH4Ke4PP1K4TIHJUGHF3m9STBsgkRL8OZvx1R0t_zapxgn9LLSt4sD_xtRHCMZ6" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="2406" data-original-width="3575" height="303" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgyN5-1ZOIrCsKvVgosXCnZbwFdJ5hEJ1wVAUFx2B2Wmsp-F6kIZbE3ULDidjK_dOjE24qoFysZH0m2xOB2rTqKFLIRglZ1xirMKDsNfiXAdsAxJ6K0ke1rdnSja0mYQAH4Ke4PP1K4TIHJUGHF3m9STBsgkRL8OZvx1R0t_zapxgn9LLSt4sD_xtRHCMZ6=w451-h303" width="451" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh215HmsujGTUjqNhsNqfYHZVLSujrcmwNphEk-wQHXwwpnyii9i4f4fGAYfESANUBV20r63WoZLU1hB1xCgU05Oc2Je4ycTuao58So7OG8gl-Q4xJmq3QNjZyXO8y-hSXCkKMaWQlfMc0GpUDAh7rXSefcvnuR4LdFp4rX9Lpv7XxTFn13P52qLEpuD56R" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="2384" data-original-width="3745" height="229" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh215HmsujGTUjqNhsNqfYHZVLSujrcmwNphEk-wQHXwwpnyii9i4f4fGAYfESANUBV20r63WoZLU1hB1xCgU05Oc2Je4ycTuao58So7OG8gl-Q4xJmq3QNjZyXO8y-hSXCkKMaWQlfMc0GpUDAh7rXSefcvnuR4LdFp4rX9Lpv7XxTFn13P52qLEpuD56R=w359-h229" width="359" /></a></div>Parking is located at the north end of Erie Street. RVs will fit if pulled through the spaces or parked at the far end of the lot. <a href="https://www.legendsofamerica.com/lowell-arizona/" target="_blank">Erie Street</a> <a href="https://www.google.com/search?client=firefox-b-1-d&q=31.43138%2C+-109.89499" target="_blank">31.43138, -109.89499</a><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/edit?mid=1OJ-6Mxgh6qyAajlI6zo1ezSe4iY&msa=0&ll=31.431489551703088%2C-109.89426079094619&z=18" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img alt="" data-original-height="114" data-original-width="96" height="62" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjqzJzGPFQxKB8CkjGLuVc9UUjHEClGuVMPxQ0aID4xFSIP0BnRG3hYmozrx5Vxt8aVh0JPDHkpF_qa2CV1W_LuG7kvFiigxgwqGaV_NMNt9nZLvECtDAcvnK-6_jfiSehizSEmPN7iF49wZoq-u77-yLXFyBr9D2O0S2fWqntGoVvYepME7cbrrBa4lptX=w52-h62" width="52" /></a></div><br /><br /><p></p>Karen and Tonyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07996775051713720768noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4658228421842698820.post-39010833328354699382024-02-01T21:40:00.002-06:002024-02-02T12:26:56.017-06:00Louisiana State Capitol <p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhlQDbvPwviSMMY3KSHuXMey7etGzHpN-rdwGkONCRGUVgH_HwJNU_bt5BpMuTTb8lNMOiLcVlVgwIiQtCC338KFuNdoUi5mej8BMhiLAOZvoJ0w7gZAbtl57DD266dOqrWW4J78JrpZ84_EgfDeve46Xslthe6eodS7WW5F0FkMWQ6YElEfadcLYxgVlaR" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="2217" data-original-width="2500" height="323" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhlQDbvPwviSMMY3KSHuXMey7etGzHpN-rdwGkONCRGUVgH_HwJNU_bt5BpMuTTb8lNMOiLcVlVgwIiQtCC338KFuNdoUi5mej8BMhiLAOZvoJ0w7gZAbtl57DD266dOqrWW4J78JrpZ84_EgfDeve46Xslthe6eodS7WW5F0FkMWQ6YElEfadcLYxgVlaR=w365-h323" width="365" /></a></div> The Louisiana State Capitol is the tallest state Capitol building in the US. Good views of the river and city can be seen from the observation deck on the 27th floor. The first floor and the basement are the main areas of interest to most visitors. The first floor has the Senate and House chambers plus beautiful murals and bronze plaques depicting important events in Louisiana's history. The basement has a few cases with crafts and artifacts. <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj8uEIaw3NiS5oqjhfZYl1ishIDnRKF9ZcaZcIty6jPL6AxMdAPBMzCazJ58wSeLmhcGhoiP-CSHPuWfIZqsveRhef3XSN7aygXW0lljo3emdLG8Qcj3_wuXen20FHJn6Ghv1JLWOXude8Ia8iZs-uMaGVYAr8b1GI_2bpKwKJpR_HAidj0KXLKUvQTSeRm" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="2351" data-original-width="4384" height="231" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj8uEIaw3NiS5oqjhfZYl1ishIDnRKF9ZcaZcIty6jPL6AxMdAPBMzCazJ58wSeLmhcGhoiP-CSHPuWfIZqsveRhef3XSN7aygXW0lljo3emdLG8Qcj3_wuXen20FHJn6Ghv1JLWOXude8Ia8iZs-uMaGVYAr8b1GI_2bpKwKJpR_HAidj0KXLKUvQTSeRm=w429-h231" width="429" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgETQDCzGlPPD0zAD6beEg81HU-guLB7kgIrCfT1R6VQP8TJdhJfeCveOzThUiCHRJrk4Kp9t5eAizwaH4lxO6H4_AbGShcHn7j7KtAa6-5J28ZyAtYM9I0yvTG6eKEMkH5bgeDWmDZANDgGUODBrdxuQjYCUOEZhSxjvGQ4wZAQX5PCvtt7lBRDwQ7vwic" style="margin-left: 1em; 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Good views of the river and city can be seen from an observation deck on the 27th floor. The first floor and basements are the main areas of interest to most visitors. The first floor has the House and Senate chambers plus beautiful murals and bronze plaques depicting important events in Louisiana's history. The basement has a few display cases of local crafts and artifacts. An large statue of Huey Long, who served as governor from from 1928 - 1932, stands on the Capitol grounds. Long was popular with rural and poor voters for his infrastructure projects that paved roads and built bridges. He also improved health facilities, established night schools for adults, and supplied school children with free text books. He pushed against opposition for construction of the new Capitol building which was finished after his term as governor. In 1935 while serving as a state senator he was shot and killed by the son-in-law of a political opponent. </div><p> A large statue of Huey Long, who
served as governor from 1928 - 1932, stands on the Capitol grounds.
Long was popular with rural and poor voters for his infrastructure
projects that paved roads and built bridges. He also improved health
facilities, established night schools for adults, and supplied school
children with free text books. He pushed against opposition for
construction of the new Capitol building which was finished after his
term as governor. In 1935 while serving as a state senator he was shot
and killed by the son-in-law of a political opponent.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiJ8yq7IBZsr9A4nS1V2U_v6RYK7Y8u8eEYFCqkLCPhLtti3iIhVSxtLnHXAVQpQDEDir_k4PL-nGX2J5ZWObSyoJayM3i2qhwpNDDCD1xeFJm7slYzELWeY5HCAXbA7exSIx5rNM8AXCKCf0ljmIolfxnJpgrXc9ne1aKHHBM6EhscBxLxY-SxRiGWJsyK" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="2592" data-original-width="3991" height="283" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiJ8yq7IBZsr9A4nS1V2U_v6RYK7Y8u8eEYFCqkLCPhLtti3iIhVSxtLnHXAVQpQDEDir_k4PL-nGX2J5ZWObSyoJayM3i2qhwpNDDCD1xeFJm7slYzELWeY5HCAXbA7exSIx5rNM8AXCKCf0ljmIolfxnJpgrXc9ne1aKHHBM6EhscBxLxY-SxRiGWJsyK=w436-h283" width="436" /></a></div><p></p><p>Paths circle around in the Capitol Garden. Veterans Memorial Park to the east of the Capitol features the Old Arsenal Powder Magazine Museum (closed when we visited), an Indian mound, and paths along the water. </p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhj1WDzmkgb-yIWc514o8oFr5Wi163RM23_bhIU-f4hCfe60xAvyEJAxu4qynqQVZcNRcKaWsYWnmxKPXtRWXAvwcAxm8qcQRu3EOMUPeJp89LRyEfcJC8dpzZIoWL4vGMjzVzjRx_mw5VjdB_9mRbfJwb2imBanFk3jX3Rf9xTeuH-6IPHMtAGXFGNd2Xv" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="2448" data-original-width="4462" height="238" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhj1WDzmkgb-yIWc514o8oFr5Wi163RM23_bhIU-f4hCfe60xAvyEJAxu4qynqQVZcNRcKaWsYWnmxKPXtRWXAvwcAxm8qcQRu3EOMUPeJp89LRyEfcJC8dpzZIoWL4vGMjzVzjRx_mw5VjdB_9mRbfJwb2imBanFk3jX3Rf9xTeuH-6IPHMtAGXFGNd2Xv=w432-h238" width="432" /></a></div><p></p><p>I think there's an accessible entrance on either side of the long flight of steps at the Capitol building. We used the entrance on the left side.The basement and the first floor of the Capitol are accessible. Two elevators must be used to go to the 27th floor. The observation deck is not accessible due to a high threshold. The paths in the park are paved and accessible. The steep path to the top of the Indian mound is not accessible.</p><p>RVs can be parked on the streets south of the Capitol or in the lot parallel to Route 190 to the west of the Capitol. <a href="https://www.crt.state.la.us/tourism/welcome-centers/state-capitol/" target="_blank">Capitol</a> <a href="https://www.google.com/search?client=firefox-b-1-d&q=30.45661%2C+-91.18735" target="_blank">30.45661, -91.18735</a></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=1_iwFXcoVGiK-7nmOg-etiIBw9g4&msa=0&ll=30.456822075305517%2C-91.18764091523988&z=18" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img alt="" data-original-height="78" data-original-width="88" height="55" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh5RkRgxoG744xjKLDn9ccRkYoUdIgtNvbG0eGl5332E2ejUNavcOxB3XoxHISr8f3sdeYnBibf0hkRHrUwliIq8lZWdDxM_iUBMHQBFM7QwSzEvxDCiRG_apSjsV53PjKjumRbXsCqF8taAgyapwXec-iS2gT5e_UdnZFyAY90qDrEITfGdizZQUEXH3DQ=w63-h55" width="63" /></a></div><br /> <br /><p></p><div style="cursor: pointer; height: 60px; left: 64px; overflow: hidden; position: absolute; top: 13px; touch-action: none; width: 60px; z-index: 1000002;" tabindex="-1" title=""></div><div role="button" style="cursor: pointer; height: 44px; left: 13248px; overflow: hidden; position: absolute; top: 9683px; touch-action: none; width: 44px; z-index: 77;" tabindex="-1" title=""></div><div role="button" style="cursor: pointer; height: 44px; left: 15282px; overflow: hidden; position: absolute; top: 10419px; touch-action: none; width: 44px; z-index: 35;" tabindex="-1" title=""></div><div role="button" style="cursor: pointer; height: 44px; left: -3785px; overflow: hidden; position: absolute; top: 15085px; touch-action: none; width: 44px; z-index: 95;" tabindex="-1" title=""></div><div role="button" style="cursor: pointer; height: 44px; left: 4943px; overflow: hidden; position: absolute; top: -23269px; touch-action: none; width: 44px; z-index: 20;" tabindex="-1" title=""></div><div role="button" style="cursor: pointer; height: 44px; left: -8609px; overflow: hidden; position: absolute; top: 35513px; touch-action: none; width: 44px; z-index: 70;" tabindex="-1" title=""></div><div role="button" style="cursor: pointer; height: 44px; left: -22144px; overflow: hidden; position: absolute; top: -73895px; touch-action: none; width: 44px; z-index: 38;" tabindex="-1" title=""></div><div role="button" style="cursor: pointer; height: 44px; left: -34561px; overflow: hidden; position: absolute; top: -73925px; touch-action: none; width: 44px; z-index: 76;" tabindex="-1" title=""></div><div role="button" style="cursor: pointer; height: 44px; left: 36855px; overflow: hidden; position: absolute; top: 76703px; touch-action: none; width: 44px; z-index: 75;" tabindex="-1" title=""></div><div role="button" style="cursor: pointer; height: 44px; left: 99887px; overflow: hidden; position: absolute; top: 90031px; touch-action: none; width: 44px; z-index: 84;" tabindex="-1" title="">is
the tallest Capitol building in the US. An observation deck on 27 floor circles the building for great views of the city
and the river. There are not many exhibits but visitors are free to roam
around. The first floor is the only floor of interest
to most visitors but the basement does have a few exhibit cases. The second floor has the House and Senate Chambers and
a large hall with beautiful murals and bronze plaques with details on important
events in Louisiana's history. </div><div style="cursor: pointer; height: 60px; left: 64px; overflow: hidden; position: absolute; top: 13px; touch-action: none; width: 60px; z-index: 1000002;" tabindex="-1" title=""></div><div role="button" style="cursor: pointer; height: 44px; left: 13248px; overflow: hidden; position: absolute; top: 9683px; touch-action: none; width: 44px; z-index: 77;" tabindex="-1" title=""></div><div role="button" style="cursor: pointer; height: 44px; left: 15282px; overflow: hidden; position: absolute; top: 10419px; touch-action: none; width: 44px; z-index: 35;" tabindex="-1" title=""></div><div role="button" style="cursor: pointer; height: 44px; left: -3785px; overflow: hidden; position: absolute; top: 15085px; touch-action: none; width: 44px; z-index: 95;" tabindex="-1" title=""></div><div role="button" style="cursor: pointer; height: 44px; left: 4943px; overflow: hidden; position: absolute; top: -23269px; touch-action: none; width: 44px; z-index: 20;" tabindex="-1" title=""></div><div role="button" style="cursor: pointer; height: 44px; left: -8609px; overflow: hidden; position: absolute; top: 35513px; touch-action: none; width: 44px; z-index: 70;" tabindex="-1" title=""></div><div role="button" style="cursor: pointer; height: 44px; left: -22144px; overflow: hidden; position: absolute; top: -73895px; touch-action: none; width: 44px; z-index: 38;" tabindex="-1" title=""></div><div role="button" style="cursor: pointer; height: 44px; left: -34561px; overflow: hidden; position: absolute; top: -73925px; touch-action: none; width: 44px; z-index: 76;" tabindex="-1" title=""></div><div role="button" style="cursor: pointer; height: 44px; left: 36855px; overflow: hidden; position: absolute; top: 76703px; touch-action: none; width: 44px; z-index: 75;" tabindex="-1" title=""></div><div role="button" style="cursor: pointer; height: 44px; left: 99887px; overflow: hidden; position: absolute; top: 90031px; touch-action: none; width: 44px; z-index: 84;" tabindex="-1" title=""> is the tallest Capitol building in the US. 27 floor where there's an observation deck that circles the building with great views of the city and the river. There are very few exhibits but visitors are free to roam around. The first floor and the basement are the only floor of interest to most visitors. The first floor has the House and Senate Chambers and a large hall with beautiful murals and bronze plaques with important events in Louisiana's history. <br /></div>Karen and Tonyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07996775051713720768noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4658228421842698820.post-51043848421915905402024-01-26T21:12:00.002-06:002024-01-27T12:21:55.663-06:00 Kiwanis Club Christmas Parade<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh3SmHLU0YMjDtqQVxG9KYQbMvmGDH4PNKmSwogG779hYRPLnElUNftgNoHW9-PCAG1xJ-5ZVyRAy0mJUKI0A9BEGMqC0oUYD22FxHbO2HeI-zR7hJ2vseaeEwfhH_lU9MJzlete7KkQCWYYW_VEyyYco1ihN34NsUo5KwAGrWOwPljk1cBmCEAEFrfKVFC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1484" data-original-width="2580" height="265" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh3SmHLU0YMjDtqQVxG9KYQbMvmGDH4PNKmSwogG779hYRPLnElUNftgNoHW9-PCAG1xJ-5ZVyRAy0mJUKI0A9BEGMqC0oUYD22FxHbO2HeI-zR7hJ2vseaeEwfhH_lU9MJzlete7KkQCWYYW_VEyyYco1ihN34NsUo5KwAGrWOwPljk1cBmCEAEFrfKVFC=w461-h265" width="461" /></a></div> ( I'm very far behind on my posts. :D)<p></p><p>We came through Baton Rouge last year, ran into the parade crowd, and spent hours trying to find a route to the north end of town. Surprisingly, I remembered that this year so we made plans to arrive a day early and go to the parade. The parade has been held almost every year since 1948 and features many school bands, dance studio troupes, bag pipers, floats, and the Santa train. Candy, small toys, and cups are thrown from the floats. </p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhxEBhf5Z_XSd9TXYyt1pSH1N5TOPBK9xeIbWz0dPIK2jBqa5s4e46XxLIJjS9ep0b7qdmJurQvEKR4sYtZVeJPXUeKikNwbqZyshBhO6bKo_sYiVxKZmaNblgiT9DqDjnCdfR_UVUELCmhjvST4paBIL-fCGuKOkFpHBW07uHEYFMQERO-K9zDKfry7SaN" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="2592" data-original-width="4608" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhxEBhf5Z_XSd9TXYyt1pSH1N5TOPBK9xeIbWz0dPIK2jBqa5s4e46XxLIJjS9ep0b7qdmJurQvEKR4sYtZVeJPXUeKikNwbqZyshBhO6bKo_sYiVxKZmaNblgiT9DqDjnCdfR_UVUELCmhjvST4paBIL-fCGuKOkFpHBW07uHEYFMQERO-K9zDKfry7SaN=w427-h240" width="427" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgYkYyyKQOyrWMnOT0aoFp8ns9AXV1vTDMgjWApEAIgVWAty19py6IAje2T8k7sqCURwOxF7Z0qx_U4N_WfWjfgJgiyRYpPQ781dk1mJGRjIruvlh6vq3a6BpFs5eCpVr04Vy9zaZGXtNXfFpKrOe-az3XBrI6J9lP5vKRrJLTAGDN6lf_ReTDZbQSFRZZp" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="2204" data-original-width="3705" height="250" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgYkYyyKQOyrWMnOT0aoFp8ns9AXV1vTDMgjWApEAIgVWAty19py6IAje2T8k7sqCURwOxF7Z0qx_U4N_WfWjfgJgiyRYpPQ781dk1mJGRjIruvlh6vq3a6BpFs5eCpVr04Vy9zaZGXtNXfFpKrOe-az3XBrI6J9lP5vKRrJLTAGDN6lf_ReTDZbQSFRZZp=w420-h250" width="420" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiUwQTI256luOJO0uMbCYcbV6eA-BK_sO2koW8NoiJOIBRBGrIq0zDBcITMZa750p3J309VMLBZyJPGdOJhomQEFMiQDr-_7exhGMHn1wu2QXlge1_Zu6oMzZZEyKrudUxoWQW1MzmwnwUK3dSB-2iZvYPoeiGYnylfNPMpG6ev2x_4CkV8mvbSzoaJOm1p" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1232" data-original-width="3291" height="159" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiUwQTI256luOJO0uMbCYcbV6eA-BK_sO2koW8NoiJOIBRBGrIq0zDBcITMZa750p3J309VMLBZyJPGdOJhomQEFMiQDr-_7exhGMHn1wu2QXlge1_Zu6oMzZZEyKrudUxoWQW1MzmwnwUK3dSB-2iZvYPoeiGYnylfNPMpG6ev2x_4CkV8mvbSzoaJOm1p=w423-h159" width="423" /><br /></a><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhXDdA7E06bfuVk7JQlSFP7KOhzeTxp_tO9612IwCxNEYf2nR9zLYF0eo933IM6KVfTAspQzXOEhM47pMjd3utKHEOBditbhC6WtwSrtlTKDevw2mMvM4cjAd4FsgH1MD8q7lqTQ7lwSZJroerbn_n96Dw6Ks4ttIDqL6oSrfmiyuNNMgZw2cfI8xcrcgYO" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="2592" data-original-width="4608" height="231" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhXDdA7E06bfuVk7JQlSFP7KOhzeTxp_tO9612IwCxNEYf2nR9zLYF0eo933IM6KVfTAspQzXOEhM47pMjd3utKHEOBditbhC6WtwSrtlTKDevw2mMvM4cjAd4FsgH1MD8q7lqTQ7lwSZJroerbn_n96Dw6Ks4ttIDqL6oSrfmiyuNNMgZw2cfI8xcrcgYO=w410-h231" width="410" /> <img alt="" data-original-height="2087" data-original-width="3110" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhM35nYQnaJmZPDVdKrVqZ5-eIdiwCQ47SoYNzanB_RM-Wj9S67MNzIFKQtv5DeevryYHAQ0P2FH03pFCgoVIAOq7dqYnS9rH7UopprsveH4JtOGn1pPRNQ1h47HylA1fSpHoMjmGPljAZundtAg2o1buoyBSAYejzH153v4HBBANpq9v3lW-LC28U6yJWi=w429-h288" width="429" /></a></div></div><p></p><p>We found a fairly quiet spot near the Capitol to watch the parade. Sidewalks and curb cuts are good in this area but since the streets are closed it doesn't really matter.</p><p>The parking lots to the west of the Capitol have spaces where RVs will fit. Arrive early to get a space. <a href="https://christmasinbr.com/about/" target="_blank">Parade</a> <a href="https://www.google.com/search?client=firefox-b-1-d&q=30.45774%2C+-91.18909" target="_blank">30.45774, -91.18909</a></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=1_iwFXcoVGiK-7nmOg-etiIBw9g4&msa=0&ll=30.458195344503842%2C-91.18876180331202&z=17" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img alt="" data-original-height="78" data-original-width="88" height="67" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjpp74LmBVfhA5x6s6vjY807ERCo9cSxM_zjoDoFr3A_t5NU9t7MHQp2ELQdwAg46ox-zoDcEO-REUnuKoT5UO0wu2Xj1J_0HpKzu-LpmOSF3svqt4X9F0hfyLE1FMUUXL_H1dB0p1AEneZjiwpzCzMQVu6rq6B8mFMK4FJvZOltZNfuGlmtQFfsgKP5C6p=w76-h67" width="76" /></a></div><br /> <br /><p></p><p><br /></p>Karen and Tonyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07996775051713720768noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4658228421842698820.post-55521123289968210522024-01-21T22:40:00.002-06:002024-01-21T22:40:15.354-06:00Alice Moseley Museum<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjH5AV7ZFdRujpXxLFSIHRY6I0IbdJ60796lH-7j_f2fzZ2HI7EIQpwXEjuvnSx6TUUz8iKpcDdzSfGSFJudFQV5wXyKeHqoOQTwU4MFlhVx_1uykE9JRQqoj3wCBITH2tsSlj4x_H_b3IPZlAMUeTS84zbckSPO5P4UyXlOxRrEED2Rjgbs58fD3l1fPXE" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="2193" data-original-width="3030" height="324" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjH5AV7ZFdRujpXxLFSIHRY6I0IbdJ60796lH-7j_f2fzZ2HI7EIQpwXEjuvnSx6TUUz8iKpcDdzSfGSFJudFQV5wXyKeHqoOQTwU4MFlhVx_1uykE9JRQqoj3wCBITH2tsSlj4x_H_b3IPZlAMUeTS84zbckSPO5P4UyXlOxRrEED2Rjgbs58fD3l1fPXE=w446-h324" width="446" /></a></div>Alice Moseley is the Grandma Moses of the southern coast. Like Grandma Moses her paintings are primitive and feature scenes depicting the everyday life of the people where she lived. She began painting at 65 and created 100s of paintings over the next 26 years. She died on July 2004, at the age of 94. <p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiB6FIAXCUf2NpHGvbb2If_aC4baPs_BokoU6p1MUCmOIdfAe4VvVEjxI6EJQWULKZun2ldPf7Rsx-S-lX0dz0Za7Qr6oXUXI8nDi7yYH9y2AUMlt35A7Ya7e1Gjm7aaKJKgLU8QCoAH7FlJGuusDTZB6zkPEAQJOSBF46D2W60L39j_YYFuPqLKKboDTGC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="2336" data-original-width="3407" height="298" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiB6FIAXCUf2NpHGvbb2If_aC4baPs_BokoU6p1MUCmOIdfAe4VvVEjxI6EJQWULKZun2ldPf7Rsx-S-lX0dz0Za7Qr6oXUXI8nDi7yYH9y2AUMlt35A7Ya7e1Gjm7aaKJKgLU8QCoAH7FlJGuusDTZB6zkPEAQJOSBF46D2W60L39j_YYFuPqLKKboDTGC=w436-h298" width="436" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhDhf31w1Pozc7Q1G6apKssr3dEtCtcqDalyp8dACroft-k5YDoQKNJ_yj1KBbfZe6pRoGYg40LVGETlG0yFsYYEHend9cEWpzgwPt3PeGcilBbmZeZiP9hKw-59LQcoa5YW_RwgeNo43yM5IVD_2JcC50FQKRVN71VRQmdZNkiK9vGlpk3QsG8RXZ4vMRA" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1916" data-original-width="2248" height="380" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhDhf31w1Pozc7Q1G6apKssr3dEtCtcqDalyp8dACroft-k5YDoQKNJ_yj1KBbfZe6pRoGYg40LVGETlG0yFsYYEHend9cEWpzgwPt3PeGcilBbmZeZiP9hKw-59LQcoa5YW_RwgeNo43yM5IVD_2JcC50FQKRVN71VRQmdZNkiK9vGlpk3QsG8RXZ4vMRA=w446-h380" width="446" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiz1vczfo93BBL0Im6pA4F8-_V500sGvGIRDUiqXRq7DOYgPcGJsBsAxjrgTkWw4scwWvjHgSEbqffrJusQslH_tvpat-Ojg_aaZnuCpCmXe_Kzg_z-RHsnsZ2P_O_VA4EUA1wCytU8A753d9KUbW54LRZ4J3pOuyQ7dxq8dgM7esO4Ums_P6DUaB2BtePm" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="2592" data-original-width="4608" height="256" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiz1vczfo93BBL0Im6pA4F8-_V500sGvGIRDUiqXRq7DOYgPcGJsBsAxjrgTkWw4scwWvjHgSEbqffrJusQslH_tvpat-Ojg_aaZnuCpCmXe_Kzg_z-RHsnsZ2P_O_VA4EUA1wCytU8A753d9KUbW54LRZ4J3pOuyQ7dxq8dgM7esO4Ums_P6DUaB2BtePm=w456-h256" width="456" /></a></div>The museum is housed in the historic Bay St. Louis Train Depot. The first floor has a few displays on local history plus some colorful Mardi Gras costumes. The second floor is dedicated to Alice Moseley's paintings and a gift shop with prints of the paintings.<p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh3OZ-ykfQBODoyWkASEDVJCNTDiv4C5rU7eJIBTvqiX4FT9giK33H8nyI73Npm2C2F4r1G8zNqohNVT0yKs6-qhwYo3z5pNPev-gNfdLwbN52k1MKDmoN8KUEMhrZH99gbSNH4JDngnfWOlq0a6xYUUhWSKsN9zM3swvWXqZdyL6hYH03s9lgQ2GIVGCWY" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="2461" data-original-width="3977" height="289" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh3OZ-ykfQBODoyWkASEDVJCNTDiv4C5rU7eJIBTvqiX4FT9giK33H8nyI73Npm2C2F4r1G8zNqohNVT0yKs6-qhwYo3z5pNPev-gNfdLwbN52k1MKDmoN8KUEMhrZH99gbSNH4JDngnfWOlq0a6xYUUhWSKsN9zM3swvWXqZdyL6hYH03s9lgQ2GIVGCWY=w467-h289" width="467" /></a></div><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiO1M6iu-AcC0yyANc7OrrJN4YjV6drcgb9oPQEUpE0z_AiS7WoRJzSbUcKBw0ZmOODNKwoOeEE9nDsqH1eMjMkqmtpRcpb6arQB9jYdugfBMDF7WrQlB3v23VnS8rCjbtAXlzNzmBF_NeA-WAwJqA1wHad1nv1fOXmRVcy2scH2_3aMTDQBXUzfD9xGNc8" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="2505" data-original-width="3031" height="294" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiO1M6iu-AcC0yyANc7OrrJN4YjV6drcgb9oPQEUpE0z_AiS7WoRJzSbUcKBw0ZmOODNKwoOeEE9nDsqH1eMjMkqmtpRcpb6arQB9jYdugfBMDF7WrQlB3v23VnS8rCjbtAXlzNzmBF_NeA-WAwJqA1wHad1nv1fOXmRVcy2scH2_3aMTDQBXUzfD9xGNc8=w356-h294" width="356" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgVx7X1yV88tCAtq65rOCt1MCMw26ZSurT7JmK6DjBscAU-_Cx6oS0c7cX1w3Y9DjPwKKaKjt1LJUNEK-fP_uh3iYogqPuU-w8DWrMGMeX8lJJsOJf40QQU1KnfonHaD48ry349aLw8CUbotnqV6yqbPjZ5TMgc_H20RxfCGjPj2hIa79ws_lxEN5YqCadw" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="2281" data-original-width="4531" height="212" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgVx7X1yV88tCAtq65rOCt1MCMw26ZSurT7JmK6DjBscAU-_Cx6oS0c7cX1w3Y9DjPwKKaKjt1LJUNEK-fP_uh3iYogqPuU-w8DWrMGMeX8lJJsOJf40QQU1KnfonHaD48ry349aLw8CUbotnqV6yqbPjZ5TMgc_H20RxfCGjPj2hIa79ws_lxEN5YqCadw=w422-h212" width="422" /></a></div>The museum is accessible. An elevator provides access to the second floor. <p></p><p>Shorter RVs will fit in the parking lots. Long RVs can be parked on the street. <a href="https://www.alicemoseley.com/" target="_blank">Museum</a> <a href="30.30833, -89.33432" target="_blank">30.30833, -89.33432</a></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=1I1wG053Q8sM9fV6_p4_b7xZFWbQ&msa=0&ll=30.308440028007873%2C-89.33392529538486&z=18" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img alt="" data-original-height="96" data-original-width="61" height="76" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi4XdbtiNoCcvEVoM7ocrrZSbCeZlZnvHmVeeEdD5eDUqKdqlxpJ4Vo-FijJPjRzAeoMghaMXpZ7T1O3a77uFdlvrKXeZiqdF9D6XzRj9DdDdZ6yJ7JmOmvZzCc4GjkbRYYzy-6rItg48JzDy33lZ7-uSJiZ5SFgjHQbV5ZzmEbTV8IvYYgW1SW7ZtViRBA=w48-h76" width="48" /></a></div><br /> <br /><p></p>Karen and Tonyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07996775051713720768noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4658228421842698820.post-39036633703954760152024-01-13T23:11:00.000-06:002024-01-13T23:11:09.287-06:00Scarlet Pearl Casino Resort<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj_L-kKW9syjH8sA8fN5HR8lFPudO0wnhgg4t9-wzVHHJHtW9JPtAgdvUPw_kzYe8MfwguzXD9WUCtNMRPJpxMxiZ5R37yha4_VCdXnnASNQbN8cG6X9MB_sMRmsy0hOULO0nlPZVne3nYWpTKw7Z_vhJTQ_pC1ZGW8uUr7XIUdcz7VTrGwwvLhG4DmRCHZ" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="2129" data-original-width="4496" height="217" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj_L-kKW9syjH8sA8fN5HR8lFPudO0wnhgg4t9-wzVHHJHtW9JPtAgdvUPw_kzYe8MfwguzXD9WUCtNMRPJpxMxiZ5R37yha4_VCdXnnASNQbN8cG6X9MB_sMRmsy0hOULO0nlPZVne3nYWpTKw7Z_vhJTQ_pC1ZGW8uUr7XIUdcz7VTrGwwvLhG4DmRCHZ=w457-h217" width="457" /></a></div> The casino is located north of Biloxi, across the waters of Back Bay of Bilox. Since most of the casinos in Biloxi are not allowing overnight RV parking this one is a welcome alternative. There are several large parking lots that look like they get little use. We parked in the one north of the gravel lot and had it mostly to ourselves. No need to check in.<p></p><p>A sidewalk with good curb cuts leads to the casino entrance. The casino is accessible but the carpet is plush making wheelchair pushing and moving the chairs a bit difficult. <a href="https://www.scarletpearlcasino.com/" target="_blank">Casino</a> <a href="https://www.google.com/search?client=firefox-b-1-d&q=30.42773%2C+-88.88992" target="_blank">30.42773, -88.88992</a><br /></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=1I1wG053Q8sM9fV6_p4_b7xZFWbQ&msa=0&ll=30.427293227263227%2C-88.88898647048306&z=17" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img alt="" data-original-height="96" data-original-width="61" height="61" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi5giWGKB1qIV40PMaYH_rwaPPMfeW45CpIlvCYZUVzVmrTeYy9lwKHMLdptQqhAaUegfBy4AYYii7dsGNtxCIYdEqm9BVvPQL5YeTzuN65738dg0M7gabz7e4WZOSI9X4FcO1fLPiPsS9NLO3W6i7Jg9QOHi4qKUDqaH5r94itE0ukIg1YvsY6E4FNXtuy=w39-h61" width="39" /></a></div><br /><br /><p></p>Karen and Tonyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07996775051713720768noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4658228421842698820.post-19170092028040952792024-01-10T22:59:00.000-06:002024-01-10T22:59:06.412-06:00Walter Anderson Museum of Art<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjNpnJB2h2HozA0yeIlJAdZ4kFuIC9OVrg3gqB3FbOnH2PEI53XvhMRkH1RsoWQvdAqVMJBWvGEc7eepzPXKdOlJppKkExES4pxXsEcG1YSDyPBw55w3ozpvbxZYuVLkoUTv7HOzDvCEwtsMh4offs6ht1mUeJ68qeGZSOT9AHbJprclTb4MGrjekOARPiB" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="2087" data-original-width="4073" height="226" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjNpnJB2h2HozA0yeIlJAdZ4kFuIC9OVrg3gqB3FbOnH2PEI53XvhMRkH1RsoWQvdAqVMJBWvGEc7eepzPXKdOlJppKkExES4pxXsEcG1YSDyPBw55w3ozpvbxZYuVLkoUTv7HOzDvCEwtsMh4offs6ht1mUeJ68qeGZSOT9AHbJprclTb4MGrjekOARPiB=w441-h226" width="441" /></a></div>Walter Anderson was a prolific and talented artist who worked in many different mediums. He designed and decorated pottery for his family's business, designed and built furniture, carved wood sculptures, illustrated books, painted with oils and watercolors, made linoleum blockprints, and created large wall murals. He was also eccentric, spending long periods of time on an uninhabited island that he accessed by rowboat and bicycling thousands of miles in Costa Rico and China where he sketched and journaled about the people, plants, and animals. <p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiD9A5yhlFrABYuXs1dz_4Kve7Ob4MPGX2-xw4wkuet9xVR75e1MKnVoAxpBqAWsaYFRdWtIkv4ULWzQlils4bzLd5fJCEnRcsVjVrFCtr8DZYDj6Y-y-cMYX5IM0-Ir44t1pjbr_Kt7fEP1AjYcXG_XdPPd4ZPK8o5iiurl7XyEDzJ5EcHZWuFcQ0jMoyR" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="2302" data-original-width="2591" height="176" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiD9A5yhlFrABYuXs1dz_4Kve7Ob4MPGX2-xw4wkuet9xVR75e1MKnVoAxpBqAWsaYFRdWtIkv4ULWzQlils4bzLd5fJCEnRcsVjVrFCtr8DZYDj6Y-y-cMYX5IM0-Ir44t1pjbr_Kt7fEP1AjYcXG_XdPPd4ZPK8o5iiurl7XyEDzJ5EcHZWuFcQ0jMoyR=w198-h176" width="198" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj5vXofQPCy1Qn9_DJAmqiVuy_FJGlAFKUB8A6ye5dduUJzlrLz7aulRn4_Wst5nGB-AqiWiVg6IHjfVxPZgqy5rqYcxgsRJ9zJWNpMgXQHdLgz9WZaWZbG29IPpimLuuzwruM33mGZzfsTO_UK3wMSx7Xi1u3_bo0Yx88CiFmDmIFDopvA7N1qhfiIvIMr" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="2545" data-original-width="2258" height="174" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj5vXofQPCy1Qn9_DJAmqiVuy_FJGlAFKUB8A6ye5dduUJzlrLz7aulRn4_Wst5nGB-AqiWiVg6IHjfVxPZgqy5rqYcxgsRJ9zJWNpMgXQHdLgz9WZaWZbG29IPpimLuuzwruM33mGZzfsTO_UK3wMSx7Xi1u3_bo0Yx88CiFmDmIFDopvA7N1qhfiIvIMr=w155-h174" width="155" /></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgViwINe9pBYejJtCNCyIe0lb8jes0lcxWjVp3089aZ-syTYcw5DogYIijo5FGhwtq8Z6RU_kXk3iMi2ev4WcgjpeNgNAH5w6FIZUX1WocRt-hUtC5uni9OPrYHAdh9aW7BqZrDGGQWx5XnfOgxFfagj4hkw8HWTFktqTu9Cx1JR7pVnx-ib3rn7wc_ptTL" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="2194" data-original-width="4309" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgViwINe9pBYejJtCNCyIe0lb8jes0lcxWjVp3089aZ-syTYcw5DogYIijo5FGhwtq8Z6RU_kXk3iMi2ev4WcgjpeNgNAH5w6FIZUX1WocRt-hUtC5uni9OPrYHAdh9aW7BqZrDGGQWx5XnfOgxFfagj4hkw8HWTFktqTu9Cx1JR7pVnx-ib3rn7wc_ptTL=w419-h213" width="419" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <img alt="" data-original-height="2026" data-original-width="2956" height="123" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEitJNvy-__gmOQJtR1IwRBbps3A0yIrVP7KidRVjW7I1WEO43Hu8zLogUV7omy6sTQ5ag6k8GfVfy8PULSA2AVHRpqjs56cdoL2kA_FRrM8nJQryD3NVXok_-U9l97hTyjv3FaIqxB059V-UQICbhuFZBcMXnCxM5ayL_acAKTt6zeHTPRIsBnS0s-D6raI=w179-h123" width="179" /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg6eaKRfGNRUdo0Do2dKcFbVivptwTrxpy2EGsZvxGV398hNpyGg5lghiZVxEMu0-1onpo8_B79wKTnsMXmSEK2OvCiDhowhafNkPGyY2GAct_vFYV750CxJiPQDmxxs-BH6wbfHYL2ZJo2oF5WXzdle_gVGLZs0Ho7ZrBAURqTJK5iCiRS91xGPTooqFGg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="2196" data-original-width="3449" height="124" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg6eaKRfGNRUdo0Do2dKcFbVivptwTrxpy2EGsZvxGV398hNpyGg5lghiZVxEMu0-1onpo8_B79wKTnsMXmSEK2OvCiDhowhafNkPGyY2GAct_vFYV750CxJiPQDmxxs-BH6wbfHYL2ZJo2oF5WXzdle_gVGLZs0Ho7ZrBAURqTJK5iCiRS91xGPTooqFGg=w194-h124" width="194" /></a></div></div><p></p><p>After his death in 1965 a padlock was removed from the door to a small room in his Mississippi cottage to reveal walls covered with detailed murals portraying a day on the coast from sunrise to night fall. The room was removed piece by piece and reassembled in the museum. But the showpiece of the museum is the Ocean Springs Community House with murals covering all four walls, floor to ceiling. Anderson offered to paint the murals for just a dollar but the public wasn't enthusiastic about the project. Disheartened, Anderson quit painting in 1952. He would occasionally stop by the center and work on the murals but he never completely finished them. </p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiI_1L-M5DJH4uiyKfe7OKxVE4xoKM53dX_rHIIzqSGB2VQnvsd4ZUk9Mm69jac7dJiSZsFTcn-z7F-qYJ5umkEYeekHtQ0IdhXoNenNmutMXNJCxrSEyPqQt-ufMgchcTxmXTBRMj26V9tERIh8KwxT7GaTjs1J-GSU4HIzzUrWyAxPdYw-aKf3A7i5ldK" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="2592" data-original-width="4608" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiI_1L-M5DJH4uiyKfe7OKxVE4xoKM53dX_rHIIzqSGB2VQnvsd4ZUk9Mm69jac7dJiSZsFTcn-z7F-qYJ5umkEYeekHtQ0IdhXoNenNmutMXNJCxrSEyPqQt-ufMgchcTxmXTBRMj26V9tERIh8KwxT7GaTjs1J-GSU4HIzzUrWyAxPdYw-aKf3A7i5ldK=w427-h240" width="427" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgaCav0sDuQDGEYfO9Yy0TZ_nzScUEb3kRYf9t-BtLqcuuQW7ewOUo_3wLsdAmUC02yu1hbTwsTyyBtfkja8RkBWm6Rf9PJALHFyAcpddnPB_39zNW4rSqv1gzcZH3HIHzyWiBjKoeiUa1NavanAXc4sxm1EGxKg9eSxY1SLATweoSJy6Gbf_E-Pze7uCMB" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="2287" data-original-width="2641" height="301" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgaCav0sDuQDGEYfO9Yy0TZ_nzScUEb3kRYf9t-BtLqcuuQW7ewOUo_3wLsdAmUC02yu1hbTwsTyyBtfkja8RkBWm6Rf9PJALHFyAcpddnPB_39zNW4rSqv1gzcZH3HIHzyWiBjKoeiUa1NavanAXc4sxm1EGxKg9eSxY1SLATweoSJy6Gbf_E-Pze7uCMB=w348-h301" width="348" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi7eRy_sQ4nPcQgTiXrmghf_J4ARzLwxqTHZPGGA8xwdhWIThkwO_UVY1HEWZEH8tAPBuHPRObr5oBHXiiNDPDIMYNQs_C0E6DFpcaeR4RE-JqZm2Q3vdd0zt-4ZdfhslzTryuNqWL4GbJbKTniE6urvJib2pAwFkbECF0OdVyMjE70oLeIsr2chbRKPfHI" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="2405" data-original-width="3224" height="261" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi7eRy_sQ4nPcQgTiXrmghf_J4ARzLwxqTHZPGGA8xwdhWIThkwO_UVY1HEWZEH8tAPBuHPRObr5oBHXiiNDPDIMYNQs_C0E6DFpcaeR4RE-JqZm2Q3vdd0zt-4ZdfhslzTryuNqWL4GbJbKTniE6urvJib2pAwFkbECF0OdVyMjE70oLeIsr2chbRKPfHI=w349-h261" width="349" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhonI6ZL-je3S06Wg625ATXvNM5YZ7xSIFtH9HkYpABFal9MKhaUKJvA4NRz-KmvXmvYVe-xEnfhu01Ig0SZQYM1IWGMHPBwgTyuSP1YqtQ79hpcTOaXa6sDelrN9z4I43jSZA-B9hd2UG2_D4Tb8cOGmKwFUM8AMilyVECevxdzfRsRAupwmjzZDg5ADlQ" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="2592" data-original-width="4608" height="227" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhonI6ZL-je3S06Wg625ATXvNM5YZ7xSIFtH9HkYpABFal9MKhaUKJvA4NRz-KmvXmvYVe-xEnfhu01Ig0SZQYM1IWGMHPBwgTyuSP1YqtQ79hpcTOaXa6sDelrN9z4I43jSZA-B9hd2UG2_D4Tb8cOGmKwFUM8AMilyVECevxdzfRsRAupwmjzZDg5ADlQ=w403-h227" width="403" /></a></div><p></p><p>The museum is accessible. The Community Center doors are not opened so make sure to go the the museum entrance. The small sculpture garden is not accessible but it can be seen from the sidewalk.</p><p>The streets in Ocean Springs are narrow with overhanging branches. There isn't any parking for RVs on the main street or at the museum. We went south of the museum, turned east on Joseph Street, and parked in a long space in a side lot of the municipal services building. <a href="https://www.walterandersonmuseum.org/" target="_blank">Museum</a> <a href="https://www.google.com/search?client=firefox-b-1-d&q=30.41092%2C+-88.82756" target="_blank">30.41092, -88.82756</a></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=1I1wG053Q8sM9fV6_p4_b7xZFWbQ&msa=0&ll=30.411007314501305%2C-88.82742909315556&z=19" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img alt="" data-original-height="96" data-original-width="61" height="80" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjOlxCCmudiNwXcXnnUvhTPKctyqQJppetMfDoH9droaTeaXBfBxS591huICasGJgdbpYgugYGvM-9HN_c1gaIxDSdwMSypzo4n_hhRxNQDaER00X_Zht31GcWaowbeeRqYz89qmpgti1ryAtM9VpzGlc4DFRVhXHKNM7Ji7a2sOmwpDTOVzgbBaa3PRh6g=w51-h80" width="51" /></a></div><br /> <br /><p></p>Karen and Tonyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07996775051713720768noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4658228421842698820.post-1261137929890710102024-01-05T20:16:00.000-06:002024-01-05T20:16:09.344-06:00Langan Park Trails<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgF7OtMcY8pFgDWWJjoCrzwIzx_UYV80zppFya6raPl8xjp4Z8AElfK5AnUCFLbsZTuvEJtxLhE8pBTRUhTSxE8zI6MLj-r1dPbNq41zrbU4cUcH3PjNHFdJoRz8wn0gDIHhGG51h5c87jP4Mgf_KUWJhekcKSte3ScbBoP014Fi2L0ixCAHoFqyjFqZA8G" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="2341" data-original-width="4435" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgF7OtMcY8pFgDWWJjoCrzwIzx_UYV80zppFya6raPl8xjp4Z8AElfK5AnUCFLbsZTuvEJtxLhE8pBTRUhTSxE8zI6MLj-r1dPbNq41zrbU4cUcH3PjNHFdJoRz8wn0gDIHhGG51h5c87jP4Mgf_KUWJhekcKSte3ScbBoP014Fi2L0ixCAHoFqyjFqZA8G=w427-h225" width="427" /></a></div> Short trails loop through the park and circle around Spring Hill Lake. The Mobile Museum of Art which we <a href="https://rollinginarv-wheelchairtraveling.blogspot.com/2011/03/mobile-museum-of-art.html" target="_blank">visited in 2011</a> is located at the east end of the park and the Mobile Botanical Gardens is at the west end. <p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhf28orvwzkn-E2oJ_YKJwa0jyks0cWwaweXmFDhQlRWAUawjq498kmnUKv_Zkz70lAN6U_SjMjzmhQuA9yqEdDdej_lN4q1qfKIMmiH51Nfl92jmRZFj4bQKw6e9wg1l7nVRhXA21f5tWmRd-QTy6CRhXymfBazfzjzyWf8YsmvEKqVsHs8z2MnDa-Dwgc" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="2592" data-original-width="4608" height="230" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhf28orvwzkn-E2oJ_YKJwa0jyks0cWwaweXmFDhQlRWAUawjq498kmnUKv_Zkz70lAN6U_SjMjzmhQuA9yqEdDdej_lN4q1qfKIMmiH51Nfl92jmRZFj4bQKw6e9wg1l7nVRhXA21f5tWmRd-QTy6CRhXymfBazfzjzyWf8YsmvEKqVsHs8z2MnDa-Dwgc=w408-h230" width="408" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjPm_RINATDl5G9OUYjqJnN3rQgFlU4NOiQKeS3LaJ9s_voPG2w12t1DQWfVA5vvTKY_LQci_lPbd6UiKM80eg3-Ra22a7_hceWNw8_3cHEdFCFJXgcEdPTBmG9Y3SiW9yla4J7exO1CfVYe7QJ6s2pd6e0vs8HXNt4gdMLwvGrQEzVEJ8HjG2SIB9Z-NFZ" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="2592" data-original-width="4608" height="246" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjPm_RINATDl5G9OUYjqJnN3rQgFlU4NOiQKeS3LaJ9s_voPG2w12t1DQWfVA5vvTKY_LQci_lPbd6UiKM80eg3-Ra22a7_hceWNw8_3cHEdFCFJXgcEdPTBmG9Y3SiW9yla4J7exO1CfVYe7QJ6s2pd6e0vs8HXNt4gdMLwvGrQEzVEJ8HjG2SIB9Z-NFZ=w437-h246" width="437" /></a></div><p></p><p>We walked/rolled about a mile along the trails on the north side of the lake before turning around and retracing our path. We did not go on any of the trails that paralleled the roads. The trails are paved and level but there are a few steep spots where wheelchair users may need assistance. </p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhoigqq7nJAgZ-8KxvGc3SH39JBFNFNV0_TpQCnaxe68z1IJ-zVxTlsY34mmvSl4REwsrKvnMB65dpch__94tqBmdiBfHYcq7KSfhIwk71iBIZxdqDtK8l_F2DTc9KmRvhEnXTaC2YzWJqJubRxv_nsxLbQkI0HNs4haH5JZIs1qa8Bj45kHLbnlqsT3QhA" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="2062" data-original-width="4392" height="205" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhoigqq7nJAgZ-8KxvGc3SH39JBFNFNV0_TpQCnaxe68z1IJ-zVxTlsY34mmvSl4REwsrKvnMB65dpch__94tqBmdiBfHYcq7KSfhIwk71iBIZxdqDtK8l_F2DTc9KmRvhEnXTaC2YzWJqJubRxv_nsxLbQkI0HNs4haH5JZIs1qa8Bj45kHLbnlqsT3QhA=w436-h205" width="436" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">RVs will fit in the parking lots if backed up over the grass or parked lengthwise across the spaces. <a href="https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/alabama/spring-hill-lake-loop" target="_blank">Trails</a> <a href="https://www.google.com/search?client=firefox-b-1-d&q=30.70427%2C+-88.15547" target="_blank">30.70427, -88.15547</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=1j1hRKqz0NgyD0_n7Uyf0H293_vM&msa=0&ll=30.704343421807053%2C-88.1535060618414&z=16" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img alt="" data-original-height="97" data-original-width="66" height="78" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEij1XC8dKmD7hjiODUFxsDiXOuKFFqF1FX52kva27IANWqmoz6MtSWVQFIiEfL1jBVPB6wcbHVFghqOGLU23-bvSEQevVJtql4nElx9eS8P12KTGyfzj8kB-p9WE3pW7BANNNxXmP4SZUXzU_wR0_jkjf05-ESYUGd-ivQja5W9N_sEn17yc0c41WXqAPu9=w53-h78" width="53" /></a></div><br /> <br /></div><p></p><p> <br /></p>Karen and Tonyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07996775051713720768noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4658228421842698820.post-717867789015239732024-01-03T12:03:00.005-06:002024-01-03T12:03:51.831-06:00Route 20 Boat Ramp<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhCqDUx6sgMeT1D4jKHQb6W9wcnC1l6kvIRdGGL4eUfiamsQyLm3PRxziWPpKFkuAk94hT3-flurkfq92ewMKPLAi2Aazc8akzChkzXdoGfv1AtHKyCUGO8wjJCeQLyrE03HJUeNRBjwu7og-C5oZhf-hSKtv8U83NosHGrAYq77gnCh7OhLi_YKzteIT6A" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="2230" data-original-width="4187" height="230" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhCqDUx6sgMeT1D4jKHQb6W9wcnC1l6kvIRdGGL4eUfiamsQyLm3PRxziWPpKFkuAk94hT3-flurkfq92ewMKPLAi2Aazc8akzChkzXdoGfv1AtHKyCUGO8wjJCeQLyrE03HJUeNRBjwu7og-C5oZhf-hSKtv8U83NosHGrAYq77gnCh7OhLi_YKzteIT6A=w433-h230" width="433" /></a></div>Rainy days and dirt roads derailed my plan to camp at Pine Log State Forest Campground. We'd <a href="https://rollinginarv-wheelchairtraveling.blogspot.com/2011/03/pine-log-state-forest-campground.html" target="_blank">stayed there in 2011</a>and liked it a lot but after reading reports on the condition of the roads after rain, this boat ramp parking lot seemed like a smart option. <p></p><p>The parking lot has a row of long spaces for boat trailers that got a lot of use the next morning even with the rain. We had been parked in the long spaces but moved to the shorter spaces by the picnic shelter to leave the trailer spaces open. There are trash cans, a porta-potty, and a picnic table. <a href="https://www.google.com/search?client=firefox-b-1-d&q=30.45064%2C+-85.8994" target="_blank">30.45064, -85.8994</a></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj_bQb2GF9dfiJjbI9eQJl6dqsqoLgZEvACKwM6rXu2xywZJAWcZyTo6yEtO94KlID8MM4V-CBg9Rel6Y7Jvrz6GLwbyko6yg--vPxcdf-LpJZH_tkMkHCs6WZGS3HcFH7fPPiLYXnscEnvfbeZMmSEMfd8SRDtvC-Il7hK0BNAv-wNhNqeFE961yuDqJcE" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="2064" data-original-width="4574" height="186" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj_bQb2GF9dfiJjbI9eQJl6dqsqoLgZEvACKwM6rXu2xywZJAWcZyTo6yEtO94KlID8MM4V-CBg9Rel6Y7Jvrz6GLwbyko6yg--vPxcdf-LpJZH_tkMkHCs6WZGS3HcFH7fPPiLYXnscEnvfbeZMmSEMfd8SRDtvC-Il7hK0BNAv-wNhNqeFE961yuDqJcE=w413-h186" width="413" /></a></div><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=18G81Dy1LMN6aF88O2caf6bYdmz8&msa=0&ll=30.450502957445508%2C-85.89829351021747&spn=5.734036%2C8.031006&z=17" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img alt="" data-original-height="106" data-original-width="118" height="62" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjDFOU-IVnB34QBJ7iKzSjqj8WvDzNGOitSnDB5LeiMYrk8Nz9PSdGnkAHxgjE9ldAGXzYCgRrwt67VninuITNfdYPRBgSUoD2fB7px8H7kjoKj2Rtc3jMNT4N6r1pJNqkb0H6-5CK60fTUyTsZtEFMkA3_lXEu8fQwB7RIaoitDhLo-YHA2MmTfrOZ4pgm=w69-h62" width="69" /></a></div><br /><br /><p></p><h3 class="post-title entry-title" itemprop="name"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><br /></span></h3>Karen and Tonyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07996775051713720768noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4658228421842698820.post-31676283931445608842024-01-01T00:14:00.001-06:002024-01-01T00:14:15.109-06:00Newport Campground<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh2uestt6prF8s7ZCFqOVGV55Wtv1kiuJXu_O0mfnYsWFjf9pJiwzPU-ng2BemjRTxcjvuCLSvvE0uAxhcfyvb-v9Iq-REzcgpKrwj05-eVSuwz6Ekn8KGIolEM0rgxbu9Dx0INng2St50Bu8MhQ3rPOoiJC6fXO-EiRqvPR0k-0qT73QUVFNCnGEXIZjaU" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1419" data-original-width="4400" height="147" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh2uestt6prF8s7ZCFqOVGV55Wtv1kiuJXu_O0mfnYsWFjf9pJiwzPU-ng2BemjRTxcjvuCLSvvE0uAxhcfyvb-v9Iq-REzcgpKrwj05-eVSuwz6Ekn8KGIolEM0rgxbu9Dx0INng2St50Bu8MhQ3rPOoiJC6fXO-EiRqvPR0k-0qT73QUVFNCnGEXIZjaU=w457-h147" width="457" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;">This small 29 site county campground makes a great base for exploring the wildlife management areas, refuges, and state parks in this quiet, undeveloped section of Florida panhandle. We visited for just a few days so we definitely need to go back to see more of the area. </div></div><p></p><p>The campground has full hookup sites, water and electric sites, electric only sites, and primitive sites. There's a dump station and restrooms with showers. The sites are a little haphazardly arranged and fairly close together so there's little privacy. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhWr8mLB7psN2G-NLx_tXOO7F4_CnhtIiq0bU0ZiNNlJyiFq3khfC1GWzAX7W3xjS0ZgFtEhr144Kzp8vIR3AvkVDPMOjGyKov710xBNI9EnUv-TuICqbtiSFJxmTSqlytApln5P4nmHtmFY6woO-58tEuNYm4_eIcPQP4rylCm3p-zWopBgXzwBZ0awEkG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1673" data-original-width="4542" height="163" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhWr8mLB7psN2G-NLx_tXOO7F4_CnhtIiq0bU0ZiNNlJyiFq3khfC1GWzAX7W3xjS0ZgFtEhr144Kzp8vIR3AvkVDPMOjGyKov710xBNI9EnUv-TuICqbtiSFJxmTSqlytApln5P4nmHtmFY6woO-58tEuNYm4_eIcPQP4rylCm3p-zWopBgXzwBZ0awEkG=w443-h163" width="443" /></a></div></div><p></p><p> I did not get out of our RV because of the rain but the ground appeared to be hard packed. The ground around the picnic shelter was the only area that got flooded. <a href="https://www.mywakulla.com/departments/parks/newport_campground.php" target="_blank">Campground</a> <a href="https://www.google.com/search?client=firefox-b-1-d&q=30.1995%2C+-84.17621" target="_blank">30.1995, -84.17621</a></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgjP7YFcuhMqYrgg5bYRF4-neeAm5klXkbZStI-PYtvA4TO20c9jicfFPh9-IMNog1_MtcjMpxLH0Emg0QtAgeIL0Vip9kvMbS-OMJrwwY9QaEyd2QlmJIsDXUjOBqGme6XFqKQ71oPqgp3bVh624WXJZ8Ff6O-i_BR25LieeZNDg5GgxoaPBgJ38iZFM1U" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="2258" data-original-width="4332" height="230" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgjP7YFcuhMqYrgg5bYRF4-neeAm5klXkbZStI-PYtvA4TO20c9jicfFPh9-IMNog1_MtcjMpxLH0Emg0QtAgeIL0Vip9kvMbS-OMJrwwY9QaEyd2QlmJIsDXUjOBqGme6XFqKQ71oPqgp3bVh624WXJZ8Ff6O-i_BR25LieeZNDg5GgxoaPBgJ38iZFM1U=w440-h230" width="440" /></a><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=18G81Dy1LMN6aF88O2caf6bYdmz8&msa=0&ll=30.199163468677458%2C-84.1758642495118&spn=5.734036%2C8.031006&z=17" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img alt="" data-original-height="106" data-original-width="118" height="78" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEglpTwR1O5KEKRv9co-f5Cly7SVEe8o27vZiEIm1MECYhP7TNkz0JS1n4ZhhS-f_0uTSOYqiE1swBxalf61tfq_Wx9s8wfLtAMz9Fi2U-J7MRoYra1wrNtkaAEIX-sXkb5pcd9W7nnsAm4RUqrkAXsNu2rph-egN1f6nTHh2ff_ip8ARUoBohsHm7uD10Q6=w87-h78" width="87" /></a></div></div> <br /><br /><br /><p></p>Karen and Tonyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07996775051713720768noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4658228421842698820.post-21906163641766927852023-12-26T23:27:00.003-06:002023-12-26T23:27:56.701-06:00St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhaWYNcN9pZ0snul9DSUiKTygPInVUOlM4lUywUB0ZzuqQJKiS6SWvyGd_WczrLPXTkHh2xz70vIJ8Ggo-1FlaCP_JTCU4LAw_Sj-klLNW_uQJig-uMTyrBaYhT_tfFSO44QHkdXBqVGUeM7btIfi3sjdxjrPhgAM-p7WP4JkrGPjM9IKXT9TwtPUwvmY5R" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="2397" data-original-width="3747" height="268" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhaWYNcN9pZ0snul9DSUiKTygPInVUOlM4lUywUB0ZzuqQJKiS6SWvyGd_WczrLPXTkHh2xz70vIJ8Ggo-1FlaCP_JTCU4LAw_Sj-klLNW_uQJig-uMTyrBaYhT_tfFSO44QHkdXBqVGUeM7btIfi3sjdxjrPhgAM-p7WP4JkrGPjM9IKXT9TwtPUwvmY5R=w419-h268" width="419" /></a></div> St Marks is one of the oldest refuges, established in 1931 to provide a wintering ground for migratory birds. It covers 83,000 acres along the coast of the Florida panhandle with a range of habitat including <span>saltwater marshes</span>, islands, <span>tidal creeks</span>, and estuaries. Black bears, bobcats, otters, <span>raccoons</span>, foxes, coyotes, amphibians, alligators, snakes, freshwater and saltwater fish, and many different species of birds all find a home at the refuge. <p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgI_2PzcS8iZJ8P7CYm-TJgINfMSWz0wUFzqPXsgksaBITm2jbJJ0r_SPVkrzCJANFZ5nFCQmt_ZcpzzUA4EnSFB1fu1Hx_9cfFhogMg-8sXmXiRaXJZh4J0exPAQt3cJpna8uJpVJ5vdhN6tI4bFEOLMcKHrdhB2lg5WUYf8ztgqST_NIpJkj-lJ2XpAGI" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1318" data-original-width="1067" height="196" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgI_2PzcS8iZJ8P7CYm-TJgINfMSWz0wUFzqPXsgksaBITm2jbJJ0r_SPVkrzCJANFZ5nFCQmt_ZcpzzUA4EnSFB1fu1Hx_9cfFhogMg-8sXmXiRaXJZh4J0exPAQt3cJpna8uJpVJ5vdhN6tI4bFEOLMcKHrdhB2lg5WUYf8ztgqST_NIpJkj-lJ2XpAGI=w158-h196" width="158" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgcRcZMMnWB25DPD4Xx5Grwpp2jKWWxvNcnNvAiihB-07xpC44Y6_sIO_rMJD3tmt_sjdEXq2NPq7RwBXQKw0RFoN8hBni_iqQDLTLBYO81PNy-dn1oUjCAiVNUMe0Uj7OrvW_8ACRQAx2muKWxhV0wEgqKl8MF2_obB8pezplb6IMAmKAW6GFvbSHBSwQH" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1878" data-original-width="2220" height="199" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgcRcZMMnWB25DPD4Xx5Grwpp2jKWWxvNcnNvAiihB-07xpC44Y6_sIO_rMJD3tmt_sjdEXq2NPq7RwBXQKw0RFoN8hBni_iqQDLTLBYO81PNy-dn1oUjCAiVNUMe0Uj7OrvW_8ACRQAx2muKWxhV0wEgqKl8MF2_obB8pezplb6IMAmKAW6GFvbSHBSwQH=w234-h199" width="234" /></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgt5Qi29D6wQL1eIWJLpc4h6N3grtIQ7eWNsX6J0MpleY0ZmWip3wo8Qai-isyehH3W5CEGvxbW3PpBhIAeqih8YDQee_Fli1jIYXeF0PBDiJf11fdQ1CJ5hD4ypr5GD4CUG0_FTSrMi2VHbN1C7JUIf4nNemzwHm45nSRW6jF6f_jEVtawgWS1Y0uOVIzm" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="2133" data-original-width="4380" height="198" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgt5Qi29D6wQL1eIWJLpc4h6N3grtIQ7eWNsX6J0MpleY0ZmWip3wo8Qai-isyehH3W5CEGvxbW3PpBhIAeqih8YDQee_Fli1jIYXeF0PBDiJf11fdQ1CJ5hD4ypr5GD4CUG0_FTSrMi2VHbN1C7JUIf4nNemzwHm45nSRW6jF6f_jEVtawgWS1Y0uOVIzm=w405-h198" width="405" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgKN_XvL-Cg6qXd9NdxrOvp3F82W4dhsfRs9wtIl06hXjlsZEEoUl3L_wjuj3CNd75KNL-J5xeoskPkq1AS92b1rleI0Q0jU_EUgByomjhFuyiJoMkgAOV0jK0wvFDb2zLJh1bwnIdfswPJ8KcItAPKrEfheDjOND0zYtheEBxBQQNi5Ncbq_hczF1lbFFG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1423" data-original-width="2509" height="199" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgKN_XvL-Cg6qXd9NdxrOvp3F82W4dhsfRs9wtIl06hXjlsZEEoUl3L_wjuj3CNd75KNL-J5xeoskPkq1AS92b1rleI0Q0jU_EUgByomjhFuyiJoMkgAOV0jK0wvFDb2zLJh1bwnIdfswPJ8KcItAPKrEfheDjOND0zYtheEBxBQQNi5Ncbq_hczF1lbFFG=w351-h199" width="351" /></a></div>Activities include hiking, fishing, hunting, and wildlife viewing. There a five units in the refuge. We visited the St Marks Unit which features a visitor center, a lighthouse with keepers quarters, and several hiking trails. The lighthouse has very steep stairs with a ladder to access the very top so visitors are not permitted to climb it. The keepers quarters has been restored and is now a museum with knowledgeable docents. <p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhKztexkGsAC1kSvVsmdXng43z2rL92iqtOeeDTlf0eGjthnRwVlK32oinZu3-SPtiiRV_xtw23tAQggCDUeQjPBzysZ0ZmX7qkstK_b1ARfX3DqUMutjNzromseTX30hfmHLNNMvfdxItzsozdO7l5gNb8Cx8Zz75LUqVyJ9NM1Zzcp7F_Qp-1q0d9WyqO" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="2171" data-original-width="4458" height="204" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhKztexkGsAC1kSvVsmdXng43z2rL92iqtOeeDTlf0eGjthnRwVlK32oinZu3-SPtiiRV_xtw23tAQggCDUeQjPBzysZ0ZmX7qkstK_b1ARfX3DqUMutjNzromseTX30hfmHLNNMvfdxItzsozdO7l5gNb8Cx8Zz75LUqVyJ9NM1Zzcp7F_Qp-1q0d9WyqO=w419-h204" width="419" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiU4555qxOyeslvciXlRiJCl5LJw2vW5o4E61ZeFJ7euftWQ3KSWbPcewisYmpm-gQy43d4IXQCkl68XukpE90v5a4tbbnmbhA2BSiz1DzEi6ogQzcV_URrKyjHz9_ZUAhLtRdfW5WdA21rWujMJXjnDz25dvTnWK5JnsLk49i05NXCWh7O7uqhRUSN7bHU" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="2592" data-original-width="4608" height="241" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiU4555qxOyeslvciXlRiJCl5LJw2vW5o4E61ZeFJ7euftWQ3KSWbPcewisYmpm-gQy43d4IXQCkl68XukpE90v5a4tbbnmbhA2BSiz1DzEi6ogQzcV_URrKyjHz9_ZUAhLtRdfW5WdA21rWujMJXjnDz25dvTnWK5JnsLk49i05NXCWh7O7uqhRUSN7bHU=w428-h241" width="428" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiKl6DN7ZYtwvsaUqAJKML3kUbZsODdbQO0XlvRVwjr8xec17pOB_t_69cC37R0dYAzvgo6ovB8D1beAXPeCqU8zrXX2npd5FUFoMSdHJRCvAguyuSV8STHpNlf0r9hhOYt_S-In7zTyeeWBuUSxwFTYJXQYOT18r_lewdXkNm6PVRhClUWHbnh2sI5taFK" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="2518" data-original-width="4600" height="224" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiKl6DN7ZYtwvsaUqAJKML3kUbZsODdbQO0XlvRVwjr8xec17pOB_t_69cC37R0dYAzvgo6ovB8D1beAXPeCqU8zrXX2npd5FUFoMSdHJRCvAguyuSV8STHpNlf0r9hhOYt_S-In7zTyeeWBuUSxwFTYJXQYOT18r_lewdXkNm6PVRhClUWHbnh2sI5taFK=w410-h224" width="410" /></a></div>The keepers quarters has a long ADA ramp to the porch and is accessible inside. We tried a few of the trails and found the short Headquarters Pond Trail to be accessible as stated. The Lighthouse Levee Trail which goes west from the lighthouse is very sandy. The Tower Pond Trail has many obstacles - roots, wet spots, hills, and steps. It also has confusing signs. We didn't make it to the visitor center before it closed for the day but it has a long ASA ramp. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjxlzc78N7uqnxNJ8hreu0P2GTAs-OcbXBj9l3OrG3NRTZN87n-_5EuDz7PZYIA1VR0qIhUYGYo50QYGeOT8UDsG-Ga3WD0O3ShZIcVkHsNBS9KAneuwVLml_MA6OYr3znYMixHKsWgVg0qDTYbqje34KutxfDVO7qOZMrKjlgapQYFzq1H0uZY5r-AFJST" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="2592" data-original-width="4608" height="255" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjxlzc78N7uqnxNJ8hreu0P2GTAs-OcbXBj9l3OrG3NRTZN87n-_5EuDz7PZYIA1VR0qIhUYGYo50QYGeOT8UDsG-Ga3WD0O3ShZIcVkHsNBS9KAneuwVLml_MA6OYr3znYMixHKsWgVg0qDTYbqje34KutxfDVO7qOZMrKjlgapQYFzq1H0uZY5r-AFJST=w452-h255" width="452" /></a><img alt="" data-original-height="2415" data-original-width="4237" height="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh34Wg6uTKDj0BDvR8tCljal2YGN1PIQkG_mJUNanTmXF0-Cfh8Xx0WjHkxtvS227AVT_ADUzAmNuqxxposhANB19m1iTvImxXqUQNxaxm6r4R8jN-fyAQdIq3qbxWubkapK_OpGw6vQaApUsW5kpqWZCiUXEfBbHPqzebrB5-VZNAUDf8vvjM9iBN97tnj=w265-h150" width="265" /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgNLyMQTVINJPnvAq5MU_i4jiqAachOFiBJ9Nxg6Mf1gk3bNSXg5EK33xFFZ0JhBNIED84l_Z2AqhiXdjjxpjDMjDLHXcqdRtXtNelVPJ2LhrjRlwveqz6n0WxCM4tRgwQD3XrXFpECxjL6UigzvfDRg2xByyN4W-Nq78gyBqTjeMd0Rm1XoI8DKW8-Ch5R" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1576" data-original-width="1441" height="151" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgNLyMQTVINJPnvAq5MU_i4jiqAachOFiBJ9Nxg6Mf1gk3bNSXg5EK33xFFZ0JhBNIED84l_Z2AqhiXdjjxpjDMjDLHXcqdRtXtNelVPJ2LhrjRlwveqz6n0WxCM4tRgwQD3XrXFpECxjL6UigzvfDRg2xByyN4W-Nq78gyBqTjeMd0Rm1XoI8DKW8-Ch5R=w137-h151" width="137" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhgqjXm--9kJhG6nGD1jGLA2JuZN0_RXtzOgqg7y8ST0w2UtjOr1PGbxLNc92ESNFFPROfy3W8LiDshsdrkZwbE-YMRu04Syj_u65q3SpyV8PEQEoJFWjSgzx8u-d67c_rMMiX8LvW9yzgu5KVmB6Su3DGQ8T68FXiFndgklhvquxWl5iFLX-qPq-iC_UGV" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="2438" data-original-width="3278" height="238" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhgqjXm--9kJhG6nGD1jGLA2JuZN0_RXtzOgqg7y8ST0w2UtjOr1PGbxLNc92ESNFFPROfy3W8LiDshsdrkZwbE-YMRu04Syj_u65q3SpyV8PEQEoJFWjSgzx8u-d67c_rMMiX8LvW9yzgu5KVmB6Su3DGQ8T68FXiFndgklhvquxWl5iFLX-qPq-iC_UGV" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjUcHD1Jk8q7--ojlje4gAca2anfgB-8bvMrwAQlK8b5aw1cghyz1ncXHv1wyny8chJoEZxBFadkEd-jgkoJFUN3Fyb2OV2CVsrESdayo9XRX8IA6trSydPaw7juk33sfHhLyFH4KAOyZ4ISlNRE2U85gh28Wa8GARHAK-M91ltho4cfu_4YHEN2nvYS5mE" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="2368" data-original-width="3707" height="204" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjUcHD1Jk8q7--ojlje4gAca2anfgB-8bvMrwAQlK8b5aw1cghyz1ncXHv1wyny8chJoEZxBFadkEd-jgkoJFUN3Fyb2OV2CVsrESdayo9XRX8IA6trSydPaw7juk33sfHhLyFH4KAOyZ4ISlNRE2U85gh28Wa8GARHAK-M91ltho4cfu_4YHEN2nvYS5mE" width="320" /></a></div></div><p></p><p>The lighthouse parking lot is large enough for any RV. RVs can be parked along the loop road at the Headquarters Pond Trail lot. <a href="https://www.fws.gov/refuge/st-marks" target="_blank">Refuge</a> <a href="https://www.google.com/search?client=firefox-b-1-d&q=30.15155%2C+-84.1473" target="_blank">30.15155, -84.1473</a></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=18G81Dy1LMN6aF88O2caf6bYdmz8&msa=0&ll=30.16578692492554%2C-84.15273197738212&spn=5.734036%2C8.031006&z=13" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img alt="" data-original-height="106" data-original-width="118" height="74" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEivXp1e2wymnPcC_VdqSLmFJXGINzF_uNY2-bI_rvkkv8a4sQRFqzUGeBFZaI8fek7fXTebQtdsmCmzIgJL_eE2oxxZDO7cMQjxKREXkrK0V53O-S3TocqG1CVXDfTmmFvJT8fnTaj09RV8vck92N22NZNUg8ELnbZj9-SQbi2n7iWoWJob6vo-ie5HaMI5=w83-h74" width="83" /></a></div><br /> <br /><p></p><h3><br /></h3>Karen and Tonyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07996775051713720768noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4658228421842698820.post-63542115682618300862023-12-22T23:04:00.001-06:002023-12-22T23:05:18.825-06:00Blue Run Trail of Dunnellon Park<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgrOQjvlVxzNhBlqK3NHFz6gG2I_XCx96UgJTEBCq7hz7do-XHMgP9tZ5HvyWeFo8tMPeAYnT8ZVGsguvZeNgFOCqnuNffYv1ckHATAjqISVlUbntmLT6GhrPpvZbKn1CKhUiaCvbMAYFtERSw5gHuP3NzKT2mfSowGVb4uUD5o3jWU8uLwgeCMCiNs_b25" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="2400" data-original-width="3747" height="273" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgrOQjvlVxzNhBlqK3NHFz6gG2I_XCx96UgJTEBCq7hz7do-XHMgP9tZ5HvyWeFo8tMPeAYnT8ZVGsguvZeNgFOCqnuNffYv1ckHATAjqISVlUbntmLT6GhrPpvZbKn1CKhUiaCvbMAYFtERSw5gHuP3NzKT2mfSowGVb4uUD5o3jWU8uLwgeCMCiNs_b25=w428-h273" width="428" /></a></div> Dunnellon Park is a small heavily wooded parcel of land with the Rainbow River along the west side and a swampy pond in the middle. Of the three trails in the park only the Blue Run is paved. It runs south from the parking lot for about 1.5 miles and passes through forest, swamp, meadows, and crosses the Withlacoochee River. <p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiICP8kTJK11qf6Shucr4ATazXDGMSuaZhUw_HCIGZvg15A21rooHf7wzz8TsFqB-t6uCPog8Rwwo8Xidvn9VlIzhpnidz7TCZfQsANFRj5IPIHm7Yr_HiM2PV5SZfq7afvRgovb_Nmo6pBirTsGkWilXC30anoOExi0a0XimgrcpRGTkES6ceYkeRWJB1K" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="2027" data-original-width="2078" height="337" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiICP8kTJK11qf6Shucr4ATazXDGMSuaZhUw_HCIGZvg15A21rooHf7wzz8TsFqB-t6uCPog8Rwwo8Xidvn9VlIzhpnidz7TCZfQsANFRj5IPIHm7Yr_HiM2PV5SZfq7afvRgovb_Nmo6pBirTsGkWilXC30anoOExi0a0XimgrcpRGTkES6ceYkeRWJB1K=w345-h337" width="345" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiNHCaNxovORGOp1SAE_p-cIzWSLBzJ5Tgz4gPO3u1cgGab18FDeN-487yqs9MA-PppVs5GOtPVeEEymakuuQxyydEu5qXxM1wTzLtljGASibuCCGGbLnXB0zsjUT8oI5J7HoVqhYaDcONnd6C4JLJEfZGDt1kN_YDDYoceHyKRdwoSRVpI8hvv-MbT3mZm" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="2401" data-original-width="3396" height="299" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiNHCaNxovORGOp1SAE_p-cIzWSLBzJ5Tgz4gPO3u1cgGab18FDeN-487yqs9MA-PppVs5GOtPVeEEymakuuQxyydEu5qXxM1wTzLtljGASibuCCGGbLnXB0zsjUT8oI5J7HoVqhYaDcONnd6C4JLJEfZGDt1kN_YDDYoceHyKRdwoSRVpI8hvv-MbT3mZm=w424-h299" width="424" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjQ1edaOj25ybAjDbCOnpZ1EUB_imhc0CcvQ2YYjI0e_nYtk9ld11Pkv4oOqVRSIKcHgWRjHNBaKkuKaWwOkaQuj_Qly6lQfAs-d_QBDXzulboK_BEVDD6mZAQhLV6RoYpGZIPnPoRKOvC51z9Nbg01m4IeQ5EMrxcqaP_NbWOuhZBOk2ltqwaaJpk6GyoQ" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="2324" data-original-width="4369" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjQ1edaOj25ybAjDbCOnpZ1EUB_imhc0CcvQ2YYjI0e_nYtk9ld11Pkv4oOqVRSIKcHgWRjHNBaKkuKaWwOkaQuj_Qly6lQfAs-d_QBDXzulboK_BEVDD6mZAQhLV6RoYpGZIPnPoRKOvC51z9Nbg01m4IeQ5EMrxcqaP_NbWOuhZBOk2ltqwaaJpk6GyoQ=w376-h200" width="376" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjhr00eOqLLWGclW6ooiLmekNMr3k_GKJ6xuTwW8yhTe8GU82ZqMjDCeQbjQfebBSrmn6_9ydWOYQVsSxtgpCHZCyjKgYrGjT8IR0J5He39ex91e1t55dWFGAJOSvtK3vn5gRku9dco5ssV8F-LNx4dGAOx-_MBog2saNg79-RvuxZRLnllnKeDFkmPtR18" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="2465" data-original-width="4098" height="239" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjhr00eOqLLWGclW6ooiLmekNMr3k_GKJ6xuTwW8yhTe8GU82ZqMjDCeQbjQfebBSrmn6_9ydWOYQVsSxtgpCHZCyjKgYrGjT8IR0J5He39ex91e1t55dWFGAJOSvtK3vn5gRku9dco5ssV8F-LNx4dGAOx-_MBog2saNg79-RvuxZRLnllnKeDFkmPtR18=w398-h239" width="398" /></a></div><p></p><p>The Blue Run Trail is wide, smooth and accessible. </p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgj2oWX-7P_f8IrHAsaVO6SvK6HTdDw1g0yg7UKQ8jbnJb-Y7KACacNTpN3MkZugiGMVUPp-kSmOhRQmPo2MDry8hiHHpIy3K6jXk0XEiZ1wLqn_7xM0K0Bz0xa-j2dlDExxNkDYtnt01ncGDXXeqnmhiwE1m0oDdIoDjoxJgIUmvNJSy726X6ZNWbSzfdS" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="2423" data-original-width="3960" height="261" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgj2oWX-7P_f8IrHAsaVO6SvK6HTdDw1g0yg7UKQ8jbnJb-Y7KACacNTpN3MkZugiGMVUPp-kSmOhRQmPo2MDry8hiHHpIy3K6jXk0XEiZ1wLqn_7xM0K0Bz0xa-j2dlDExxNkDYtnt01ncGDXXeqnmhiwE1m0oDdIoDjoxJgIUmvNJSy726X6ZNWbSzfdS=w426-h261" width="426" /></a></div>The parking lot is small and all vehicles must fit in the spaces. We just fit in the accessible spaces which are a bit longer than regular spaces. There isn't any parking available for long RVs. <a href="https://www.marionfl.org/Home/Components/FacilityDirectory/FacilityDirectory/17/663" target="_blank">Park</a> <a href="https://www.google.com/search?client=firefox-b-1-d&q=29.04926%2C+-82.44647" target="_blank">29.04926, -82.44647</a><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=18G81Dy1LMN6aF88O2caf6bYdmz8&msa=0&ll=29.048726341872708%2C-82.4414664567972&spn=5.734036%2C8.031006&z=15" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img alt="" data-original-height="106" data-original-width="118" height="75" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgae0fRMSWoMhmGimb00KP7VQp9f1ocP2TfI9v7xEwOkE2_oOx9vIiRJLptUPle2B1Mk9QvTPBpF1xVkyASUpjn36oIiM76lZVHVXqdNz3u2tfk5hBi1tGanGA4dI526sgKACKPEfWq4o1Skqbw321Induz0LZuSZTT2K3xtu7fELgJpvgN7tmUyagGmmJA=w83-h75" width="83" /></a></div><br /> <br /><p></p>Karen and Tonyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07996775051713720768noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4658228421842698820.post-65180919217600930952023-12-18T19:40:00.002-06:002023-12-18T19:42:07.102-06:00Lettuce Lake Conservation Park <p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgaH6JvjrgQqBzEPK4XI7rrnylOFjG7NJ3wcB7Jvk6_VSI5PAiApnMa40Amhxbsm97GqRY3Dp_-IODPKakP_92wmlV3AgAMblS0t_NAgf7CNxAjMQipzutrRFndytDnIMbCdMwjGaCFkMe_n6g4HMEbKAuvfeLeJVasT-Nhtl6Qurkzlcq-gD331DLmKVUa" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="2423" data-original-width="4258" height="242" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgaH6JvjrgQqBzEPK4XI7rrnylOFjG7NJ3wcB7Jvk6_VSI5PAiApnMa40Amhxbsm97GqRY3Dp_-IODPKakP_92wmlV3AgAMblS0t_NAgf7CNxAjMQipzutrRFndytDnIMbCdMwjGaCFkMe_n6g4HMEbKAuvfeLeJVasT-Nhtl6Qurkzlcq-gD331DLmKVUa=w425-h242" width="425" /></a></div> The park has a a 1.25-mile paved trail, a .6 mile boardwalk and a 1.2 natural surface trail that loop through hardwood swamp, pine forest, and flood plain. The lake is part of the Hillsborough River and is named after the swamp lettuce that grows in a few areas. There's a small nature center with information on the animals and plants, and also the native people who lived here before Florida became a state. This is a very good place to see birds and other wildlife. <p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiI74FolIoNCjHM77hpS5cmH5IIhpQAIZoeaDsxmhlVC4WFCh6Ak5X1G5Nt1B1zxe5gaLFieYWKZ3yMx_aA9gIazvzPTS0zmwAV9INQL0oNWXC1ZVfqGo4DFQEWzlpUx8busJa3o85Ww-Zg1kNiHJP3xDTWpEbeq0_nx76Y2E42-sv17Krd8mcaVEeIoLWI" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="2592" data-original-width="4570" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiI74FolIoNCjHM77hpS5cmH5IIhpQAIZoeaDsxmhlVC4WFCh6Ak5X1G5Nt1B1zxe5gaLFieYWKZ3yMx_aA9gIazvzPTS0zmwAV9INQL0oNWXC1ZVfqGo4DFQEWzlpUx8busJa3o85Ww-Zg1kNiHJP3xDTWpEbeq0_nx76Y2E42-sv17Krd8mcaVEeIoLWI=w425-h240" width="425" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiG9hg4wVcvdNBldZPZBY8YjmbvIEkpQthfSNfmbFLaN5pRehl9eh9RCy3kfwFZVmpTecK9vZ9UxBZBbDOnJZzOUwmCgfwI8WmZrZjj9mCEec34StDXvRWdxZ4j__b1_Q-Ute1HdC_KYcBRHf7NRb273hZ3W9YgU0iNlfLu0evdBjzF_X3AhenFJNbpyT6z" style="margin-left: 1em; 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They are both accessible but where they connect (at the You Are Here dot on the map) there's a short section of loose gravel. Most wheelchair users will need assistance or will need to backtrack. The boardwalk railing is a bit too high but the gaps allow views of the scenery. 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Larger RVs can be parked lengthwise across the spaces. <a href="https://www.hillsboroughcounty.org/locations/lettuce-lake-conservation-park" target="_blank">Park</a> <a href="https://www.google.com/search?client=firefox-b-1-d&q=28.0741%2C+-82.37275" target="_blank">28.0741, -82.37275</a> </p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=18G81Dy1LMN6aF88O2caf6bYdmz8&msa=0&ll=28.073086337296182%2C-82.37066394523355&spn=5.734036%2C8.031006&z=15" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img alt="" data-original-height="106" data-original-width="118" height="57" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEieTwbuJXh9XJkYSd5ZeCkKI1mSl8P25KK2Awft1853GhbqU7VH_GhWj2hwCmSV-_N7bLD5DGpQMdqm6etz8UEt172iQa9gecg5WhqV6k1VhsoAkq61Zo6AqT_sWAUjxIcd3vRqq7dwI_JBQlIG78pHuVaR9IKzA-A9QKVNrgECp-HOMxPhE1K79FTADG6G=w64-h57" width="64" /></a></div><br /><br /><p></p><p><br /></p>Karen and Tonyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07996775051713720768noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4658228421842698820.post-35526386299177159512023-12-15T10:47:00.007-06:002023-12-15T10:47:57.941-06:00Polk Museum of Art<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgB6H32DoGxZlKz-BdF9B49FXi-BDslDGu0d_BmSo4uiUttNacvNwJ8wXa_wFxmmCsd0C75cZJ-j87LpS6beki0afbNRMhGDalqIKWU8fjODMMZG6lyugwGXPqtybbny88mr2ayo1qIyYDnYSkN9manjai5gBJoDgp282ga8tiInzRJ1xGNa4KplhvhU6Nr" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="2372" data-original-width="3006" height="340" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgB6H32DoGxZlKz-BdF9B49FXi-BDslDGu0d_BmSo4uiUttNacvNwJ8wXa_wFxmmCsd0C75cZJ-j87LpS6beki0afbNRMhGDalqIKWU8fjODMMZG6lyugwGXPqtybbny88mr2ayo1qIyYDnYSkN9manjai5gBJoDgp282ga8tiInzRJ1xGNa4KplhvhU6Nr=w430-h340" width="430" /></a></div> Permanent exhibits fill several galleries with others featuring changing exhibits mainly from the museum's collections of Modern & Contemporary Art, Art of the Ancient Americas, Asian Art, European Decorative Arts, and African Art. 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margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="2283" data-original-width="3108" height="319" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjrp37zFvZZMQQtiGW0zW1ElEGz9wcgT62wOVzPjJohyjOLazsEo-sJvbvOZAwmsN4VsB8Ix6f18MMktaXcD6EbJcjEYxHNZhx2cXsRbPWo1TkCVd0glbiZqVJHosxNyXF1D9pIn_fuxiXQQc0qgrHnxNklLXQ4-sSZ-VAHS-penPpq45cXXE__6YOEb1pb=w434-h319" width="434" /></a></div>We hadn't been to Disney still 2018 so we expected some changes such as new rides but we were surprised that the FastPass system which allowed visitors to reserve a time for an attraction and skip a long line was gone. In its place is <a href="https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/genie/lightning-lane/" target="_blank">Genie</a> which has an additional fee per day per park. The fees starts at $15 but can be as high as $35. Genie allows visitors to chose a time to see an attraction but there are stipulations on how many reservations can be made per day and how much time must be allowed between them. It's confusing. It's also possible to buy individual Lightening Passes for $10 to $25 per ride. Tickets for Disney are expensive enough without adding these additional fees! We were lucky because we visited the week before Thanksgiving week when the park wasn't crowded. That and rainy weather kept the crowds down. We had very short or no waits for most of the rides but by the weekend before Thanksgiving the waits at standby lines had risen to 70 minutes or more. <p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhsHNmjs8xX__sFbWGTX2t4IFFY09oxCmrG10c9AgEwCSv4X8RRPhgGOE2wqLOnB8vk9TPJtGIYYzSeIJAAUNt5LBUZonrmAdq405FAAHbQL-9VnvtA0DfPPgqsUJ93DUeVKxoA-EbCmxSquzpfQD4RnuGZHILMgk6b7YlJ90Fx-cfydBJk_8lhyajX0fg-" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="571" data-original-width="2654" height="95" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhsHNmjs8xX__sFbWGTX2t4IFFY09oxCmrG10c9AgEwCSv4X8RRPhgGOE2wqLOnB8vk9TPJtGIYYzSeIJAAUNt5LBUZonrmAdq405FAAHbQL-9VnvtA0DfPPgqsUJ93DUeVKxoA-EbCmxSquzpfQD4RnuGZHILMgk6b7YlJ90Fx-cfydBJk_8lhyajX0fg-=w439-h95" width="439" /></a></div><p></p><p>We were also surprised by the early closing of Magic Kingdom on many days in November and December for Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party. An additional $159 to $199 ticket allowed visitors into the park from 7:00 to 12:00 for a special parade, fireworks, and shows. Everyone with a regular admission for the day had to leave. In all the times we visited Disney over the years we'd never noticed that the park closed early for this party. This isn't new but somehow it escaped our notice.<br /></p><p>Pandora, Star Wars, Tron, Mickey and Minnie's Runaway Railroad, Remmy's Ratatouille Adventure were all new since our 2018 visit but unfortunately the only one that's accessible is Remmy's Ratatouille Adventure but a malfunction caused a shutdown which then caused a long line so we skipped it. Even though the two rides in Pandora and the two rides in Star Wars are not accessible the worlds created for each of them are fantastic and definitely worth visiting. The setting for Star Wars is the Black Spire Outpost<span style="font-weight: 400;">, </span>a haven for smugglers and scoundrels on the planet Batuu. We did not spend enough time just looking around at everything that was created. It's amazing! The number of gift shops was a bit too much though. The Valley of Mo'ara is the setting for Pandora's most amazing sight — the floating mountains. Trees and vines (fabricated) have grown high enough to wrap around the floating rocks. Paths wind around the valley and through gardens of real and fantasy plants. This is a cool place to visit when it's dark to see the luminescent plants. Unfortunately I didn't get good photos of either Pandora or Star Wars.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhA3BFMbCw4s2VuBtxvKhQ5iNv2ZTFskP3QhT_xqV-ioOpzBfJ3xVzFBM8E-8zPw1vlUCkYUzJZEwlV7NLl8eRfmupnB0zWAqNNTSDimBM2spoOaKoB97g7Jz_inJ58RpgZCfG-auH0_9kudPjUXO17fElfaY675M5wGGayimhwyVh41Kd9gGs4an_1aWYB" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="2465" data-original-width="4504" height="232" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhA3BFMbCw4s2VuBtxvKhQ5iNv2ZTFskP3QhT_xqV-ioOpzBfJ3xVzFBM8E-8zPw1vlUCkYUzJZEwlV7NLl8eRfmupnB0zWAqNNTSDimBM2spoOaKoB97g7Jz_inJ58RpgZCfG-auH0_9kudPjUXO17fElfaY675M5wGGayimhwyVh41Kd9gGs4an_1aWYB=w424-h232" width="424" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjApijxw_lVoRoERfqe6g0NIMxRtkGx29EEmqTficr1Joh_vgNUSumNj7zkCE-UTnBDD94cE2ziJaun-vd2RvY6hNIhGLW-HVrOriSI3PsCSKuImfNcJaMDgTxCs7bm_oWuSdyPKTrVSLxIKOq8_RcTV_r916G0RMGjXOC9_gGseD_zmfAT0GhTJe_Y97V5" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="2592" data-original-width="4608" height="231" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjApijxw_lVoRoERfqe6g0NIMxRtkGx29EEmqTficr1Joh_vgNUSumNj7zkCE-UTnBDD94cE2ziJaun-vd2RvY6hNIhGLW-HVrOriSI3PsCSKuImfNcJaMDgTxCs7bm_oWuSdyPKTrVSLxIKOq8_RcTV_r916G0RMGjXOC9_gGseD_zmfAT0GhTJe_Y97V5=w411-h231" width="411" /></a></div><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg_JJW-KTZeop0IL2cy_WnbYzDE8OtJzM6DMgvsVoPeSnaD3AgU5rjAYePtVy1jlkpMDLxqi597MKKfdyVAnrCtXKWS7tPCaWUW4E0d4cK0KbuwVIS7ULoF_yOcvABPdWDCUxOgRGJFeCYASLq2Z3uaW4Az3Q2U28bFr02faRLuaIBqbe6caKC22wwHjynY" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="4608" data-original-width="2592" height="192" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg_JJW-KTZeop0IL2cy_WnbYzDE8OtJzM6DMgvsVoPeSnaD3AgU5rjAYePtVy1jlkpMDLxqi597MKKfdyVAnrCtXKWS7tPCaWUW4E0d4cK0KbuwVIS7ULoF_yOcvABPdWDCUxOgRGJFeCYASLq2Z3uaW4Az3Q2U28bFr02faRLuaIBqbe6caKC22wwHjynY=w108-h192" width="108" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhwSgNAXZo6SNMzzLGinRPLGdFNeOH4L5le8abkgbtlBfLLyJSy8EkCfRxuJEoseRlhLuxTsTYbAdTa0vSO4ozj8C2pvvtYE4e3ia07doS2BSvl9le-j0l0_f5HZAkmZRgwksBjveXANC1P0YyG_RTwdsmDvDkuxU70vi7zZ5yocYUasXCdesaMY8ZZMi0k" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="2542" data-original-width="3433" height="192" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhwSgNAXZo6SNMzzLGinRPLGdFNeOH4L5le8abkgbtlBfLLyJSy8EkCfRxuJEoseRlhLuxTsTYbAdTa0vSO4ozj8C2pvvtYE4e3ia07doS2BSvl9le-j0l0_f5HZAkmZRgwksBjveXANC1P0YyG_RTwdsmDvDkuxU70vi7zZ5yocYUasXCdesaMY8ZZMi0k=w259-h192" width="259" /></a></div></div><p></p><p>There are a few other small changes. MagicBands which store admission information are no longer free but you can use your phone or get a free plastic admission card. High tech security scanners now allow visitors to walk through without stopping so there aren't any lines except for visitors with strollers or in wheelchairs. If a wheelchair visitor can not stand they are required to pat themselves down which I found rather amusing. </p><p>The crackdown on people using wheelchairs to access the fast lines has made a noticeable difference in the number of wheelchairs in the parks. There are still plenty of older people using scooters but few wheelchairs. Now that the wheelchair lines are gone the only people given special priority are those who, physically or emotionally, can not wait in a long line. They must register for the <a href="https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/guest-services/disability-access-service/" target="_blank">Disability Access Service</a> which means they can book a return time for an attraction. That time corresponds to the time they would have waited in line. </p><p>We stayed at Fort Wilderness Campground again on this visit, Even though it's ridiculously expensive it's so convenient and allowed us to get free parking at the Disney parks. We had a Preferred Campsite which is wider than the Full Hookup Campsite we had in 2011 so I could deploy my lift and still be on the asphalt. </p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgOyVIWmZz2Hfh_lZftnA29I1CbKtPRd-Zmolbt3yrwLjTV7oDxLlXLtttJFz_kiat0c3ARFdgnk3Wh8dqD62cFMxi1hpbZI3MJd-gVFugc5FJWLqMHpV6_PkowGGdmA_cvjdg2dLcQIGhkD3EeCrph7Bz-klTRV1aeemQ_xKhWNgo77j17X1Hq9TFkMAuw" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="2592" data-original-width="4608" height="242" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgOyVIWmZz2Hfh_lZftnA29I1CbKtPRd-Zmolbt3yrwLjTV7oDxLlXLtttJFz_kiat0c3ARFdgnk3Wh8dqD62cFMxi1hpbZI3MJd-gVFugc5FJWLqMHpV6_PkowGGdmA_cvjdg2dLcQIGhkD3EeCrph7Bz-klTRV1aeemQ_xKhWNgo77j17X1Hq9TFkMAuw=w430-h242" width="430" /></a> <br /></div><p></p><p>Everything else is pretty much the same from our visits in <a href="https://rollinginarv-wheelchairtraveling.blogspot.com/2011/01/disney-world.html" target="_blank">2011</a> and <a href="https://rollinginarv-wheelchairtraveling.blogspot.com/2018/01/five-days-of-disney.html" target="_blank">2018</a>. <a href="https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/" target="_blank">Disney</a> <a href="https://www.google.com/search?client=firefox-b-1-d&q=28.39555%2C+-81.55372" target="_blank">28.39555, -81.55372</a></p><p><a href="https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=18G81Dy1LMN6aF88O2caf6bYdmz8&msa=0&ll=28.40619575289273%2C-81.58069715519076&spn=5.734036%2C8.031006&z=14" target="_blank"><img alt="florida1" border="0" height="76" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-UnS82O08hDY/WluxhHZbJ-I/AAAAAAAAhDA/hrJlz3EsSls6A6-3-b7cJ8IcTiGWfvlgwCHMYCw/florida1%255B5%255D?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; display: inline;" title="florida1" width="84" /></a> <br /></p>Karen and Tonyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07996775051713720768noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4658228421842698820.post-54409750942883328372023-12-06T19:31:00.001-06:002023-12-06T19:33:08.131-06:00Sanford Riverwalk<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhLQuxdwJt9ZPE34CxDTAGKUHfHSEdiLF7TD9HQ4rzeuGDs_nXowTjp9vwvnDBkSn5xhoogRzzZ2N7sVs4fvkNh7SznemIet04GjuK9MjqVxzpy9Kw58D_DZMbuBnJ5AlIr3S9w_UPrWxoEklgHHiwegZgX901NVgO_Z7qidl3rx_Vist8MbEtHc1lZCyRL" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="2592" data-original-width="4608" height="255" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhLQuxdwJt9ZPE34CxDTAGKUHfHSEdiLF7TD9HQ4rzeuGDs_nXowTjp9vwvnDBkSn5xhoogRzzZ2N7sVs4fvkNh7SznemIet04GjuK9MjqVxzpy9Kw58D_DZMbuBnJ5AlIr3S9w_UPrWxoEklgHHiwegZgX901NVgO_Z7qidl3rx_Vist8MbEtHc1lZCyRL=w453-h255" width="453" /></a></div>With lake views on one side and city streets on the other, this is an nice walk but not the most scenic or quiet. We parked in a lot at Marina Island and walked/rolled east to end of the walkway then turned around and went west for a bit making a five mile hike, The entire walkway is about ten miles out and back. <p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg7j_r2GELScLpn7H_lRpBLeSkGLSjqkTNiUAW3-nsE6AUeBcxHQNnUXj5GkDAMrIrZlsqySbaRrMXVl7ZQjmwAMvD4TCRuXcCwCK9LRTKYcmOuFyLQbw6VdyU6x4pXEQ8rQtalvDBBQhWjyFFDN3jrRzYRHyR_QvjCy62NfqlHrELCR0doIbpBNJ-Pwz68" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="2354" data-original-width="4414" height="239" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg7j_r2GELScLpn7H_lRpBLeSkGLSjqkTNiUAW3-nsE6AUeBcxHQNnUXj5GkDAMrIrZlsqySbaRrMXVl7ZQjmwAMvD4TCRuXcCwCK9LRTKYcmOuFyLQbw6VdyU6x4pXEQ8rQtalvDBBQhWjyFFDN3jrRzYRHyR_QvjCy62NfqlHrELCR0doIbpBNJ-Pwz68=w446-h239" width="446" /></a></div><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjsMXEMs6c47O7PWwGKdUT_X0QQg8D0sixInWLKD41H331q9dXtJBfE6Pz0rLnfy6uyCrEFyG3SnPh8jx_M4QXow9G9P9Xcew80-fMSR8qmTR_PIXJ04sGaDxdNTMmnjYTWLCf-U1NsNoElest0_1pF3scFbcINABJ5Yt9h8-t1WzZxyj0zO3RXqGLz9eFV" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1926" data-original-width="2722" height="226" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjsMXEMs6c47O7PWwGKdUT_X0QQg8D0sixInWLKD41H331q9dXtJBfE6Pz0rLnfy6uyCrEFyG3SnPh8jx_M4QXow9G9P9Xcew80-fMSR8qmTR_PIXJ04sGaDxdNTMmnjYTWLCf-U1NsNoElest0_1pF3scFbcINABJ5Yt9h8-t1WzZxyj0zO3RXqGLz9eFV" width="320" /></a></div><p>The walkway is level, wide and smooth. </p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi3q1B4ZvvoaUPXAQqrML4olK60ArMQm_2mxJY89aeuR343VpQRMh9MGFhDUxIEjo6Y6eNebp-AN6pApMQLPjP1dxfbCCgm394yc5NRQq4fdWanri847D-DGypNGpnNUYA_SrrrkTBxTcH1YMUcDouPqgc3LgFp4lP80eeK2Sf-RmEK8aO-p97VkDXjna9Q" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="2484" data-original-width="3905" height="279" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi3q1B4ZvvoaUPXAQqrML4olK60ArMQm_2mxJY89aeuR343VpQRMh9MGFhDUxIEjo6Y6eNebp-AN6pApMQLPjP1dxfbCCgm394yc5NRQq4fdWanri847D-DGypNGpnNUYA_SrrrkTBxTcH1YMUcDouPqgc3LgFp4lP80eeK2Sf-RmEK8aO-p97VkDXjna9Q=w438-h279" width="438" /></a> <br /></div><p></p><p></p><p>RVs will fit in the lot on Marina Island if pulled through the spaces. There are also other free lots where RVs will fit. <a href="https://sanfordfl.gov/visitors/riverwalk/" target="_blank">Riverwalk</a> <a href="https://www.google.com/search?client=firefox-b-1-d&q=28.81436%2C+-81.26583" target="_blank">28.81436, -81.26583</a></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/edit?mid=18G81Dy1LMN6aF88O2caf6bYdmz8&msa=0&ll=28.81434980311611%2C-81.26586439062956&z=18" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img alt="" data-original-height="106" data-original-width="118" height="68" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhQeDWpi8q_XMqYPBmw5Z0XfXQ-WCsdyJ1ehD4CYshxKCufQ91kpTMGqdBRNaUo4KDnRVIYv0ppl7_jFipHwrCAlQKp5zHXBi1sxbysqNqemFofpy4f1czcBls99SuyIm3YjefocVhbfS-Vv13OtKdgmpklNx5AnogH_KDru0tPPou2Ukd4iJv93CmFI4XQ=w75-h68" width="75" /></a></div><br /> <br /><p></p>Karen and Tonyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07996775051713720768noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4658228421842698820.post-89180559590649209642023-12-01T19:23:00.005-06:002023-12-01T21:50:02.977-06:00Sweetwater Wetlands Park<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjdZL-wBOYtnsq6FREEGRHoP-0rRpsSrJYRMUD5u898FPz61Tw3Nc38Ft6hGcC9TLxhayAq5G1mHcSqycUUdYiu8SV30TI6i3vCVcvcW4b1J6IXLJ2kjleuuPZ7_Y5OuBqzyaVql7CwD6ngfllzkJkyre7ra32JDG_jc14aVN-8Cg7xiMAL7XbpnWSqt_yP" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="2123" data-original-width="4464" height="219" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjdZL-wBOYtnsq6FREEGRHoP-0rRpsSrJYRMUD5u898FPz61Tw3Nc38Ft6hGcC9TLxhayAq5G1mHcSqycUUdYiu8SV30TI6i3vCVcvcW4b1J6IXLJ2kjleuuPZ7_Y5OuBqzyaVql7CwD6ngfllzkJkyre7ra32JDG_jc14aVN-8Cg7xiMAL7XbpnWSqt_yP=w461-h219" width="461" /></a></div>Sweetwater Wetlands Park was created at the north end Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park where the Sweetwater Branch Creek flows into the preserve. It's purpose is to improve the water quality of wetlands in Paynes Prairie and the Floridan Aquifer by using a sediment basin to catch sand, debris, and trash; overflow channels to collect excess water during storms; and man-made wetlands that naturally reduce nitrogen in the water. <p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhsNnmEt_JXcodmdkom2NdC3ZoGzdkHh-u4exwMb0ax1HgbRv4PYB2VIc2mDnRjWSQrzzn-dV41aOOpvcLTNB3s2j49a7eNnudBn8jJbBhlJstWzlqETcAyHWy-X08WDEa_kNOWljH1hiYLu6EqvvLtnRZAHks5isbX02iSPsWFX9EK9NlxysU-Rq9ReKvP" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="2592" data-original-width="4608" height="227" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhsNnmEt_JXcodmdkom2NdC3ZoGzdkHh-u4exwMb0ax1HgbRv4PYB2VIc2mDnRjWSQrzzn-dV41aOOpvcLTNB3s2j49a7eNnudBn8jJbBhlJstWzlqETcAyHWy-X08WDEa_kNOWljH1hiYLu6EqvvLtnRZAHks5isbX02iSPsWFX9EK9NlxysU-Rq9ReKvP=w404-h227" width="404" /></a></div>Besides improving the environment the project created a beautiful park that's become a thriving habitat for native flora and fauna. 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Part of the western loop is paved; the rest is hard packed gravel which is accessible however wheelchair users may need assistance in sections where the gravel is deep or loose. Most of the overlooks are accessible but at least one has steps and one is on the top of a levee with a steep hill as the only access.</div><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjOTwgCjgq0fYOOy5MPssQFw0PyiaocQQNqEhWpAMuImN-PgtqVBBdpmlXMa3_XH6RWiNCWxPApR-dThOb7RxcbrMdwSgtWx2QKUQpGDqQs-zeNvqHgg9vUcADo5WBP_tWNHbpnSNRxzuGiV5ejR_sGDq5bFT2-Q14mR4CE4Bn3KTkrmltT2otW_vb1Vjnz" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="2290" data-original-width="4445" height="228" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjOTwgCjgq0fYOOy5MPssQFw0PyiaocQQNqEhWpAMuImN-PgtqVBBdpmlXMa3_XH6RWiNCWxPApR-dThOb7RxcbrMdwSgtWx2QKUQpGDqQs-zeNvqHgg9vUcADo5WBP_tWNHbpnSNRxzuGiV5ejR_sGDq5bFT2-Q14mR4CE4Bn3KTkrmltT2otW_vb1Vjnz=w443-h228" width="443" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiVnGWb-tMIoFh7zr-G23RzaUN2gigUAZhLOY9sbUx1qYCAHGF3VCE-DfEU_tw3n4odRuZtdcJd3WYETUlOej6RXTEeSOZnC8XcG4A25TjSaY83_7CeOgJxs3fwL8sVdh-feZdeSQteU41EVBvbnI6ggMfdRRf_yXzcz47MWbkY5po-495rzrU8FsVfqWOl" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="2181" data-original-width="4140" height="216" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiVnGWb-tMIoFh7zr-G23RzaUN2gigUAZhLOY9sbUx1qYCAHGF3VCE-DfEU_tw3n4odRuZtdcJd3WYETUlOej6RXTEeSOZnC8XcG4A25TjSaY83_7CeOgJxs3fwL8sVdh-feZdeSQteU41EVBvbnI6ggMfdRRf_yXzcz47MWbkY5po-495rzrU8FsVfqWOl=w410-h216" width="410" /></a></div>The parking lot has a section for oversize vehicles. There's also an overflow lot that may be opened. <a href="https://www.gainesvillefl.gov/Parks/Sweetwater-Wetlands-Park" target="_blank">Park</a> <a href="https://www.google.com/search?client=firefox-b-1-d&q=++++29.62027%2C+-82.32812" target="_blank"> 29.62027, -82.32812</a><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/edit?mid=18G81Dy1LMN6aF88O2caf6bYdmz8&msa=0&ll=29.620242383122523%2C-82.32818192691461&z=16" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img alt="" data-original-height="106" data-original-width="118" height="79" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEincIAQIgdcK7W-K_rqBO3TrcJxUFZqmqiX9iPFvIIUEsJQePCrbovxDlT7hdvjQ8D_WD1qeKeNvIRH6YVWowHDM3F6GDzPUG9JhIuoH52pRL1z6LaVTl3RKP1LqnBx08joZm0dFoNCTOr1u7HjG-_uvbtMXIZiSGZn2BrdeL07LVR7k-_va7ap_0dXqbQU=w88-h79" width="88" /></a></div><br /> <br /><p></p><p> </p>Karen and Tonyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07996775051713720768noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4658228421842698820.post-19798276650075611722023-11-29T19:44:00.000-06:002023-11-29T19:44:00.871-06:00Okefenokee Heritage Center<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhbilgvGP4Ul7Yj7wFEhM9G5vQIJ3NkgiTh9hgd8K9skRHIh2Sn2iaELFTI24KxOCnd6-QeZDPtwshbuX90De6rnCBQ-Da3EZ62AtfNeg-joNzJjV3XqB_vXPz5VlDtsQK85N3whCnmQ4xIBNFRh807oCMXTkbh5uivPJ7DCqFgCAFF_xfGXdADRkgjqDyx" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="2592" data-original-width="4608" height="261" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhbilgvGP4Ul7Yj7wFEhM9G5vQIJ3NkgiTh9hgd8K9skRHIh2Sn2iaELFTI24KxOCnd6-QeZDPtwshbuX90De6rnCBQ-Da3EZ62AtfNeg-joNzJjV3XqB_vXPz5VlDtsQK85N3whCnmQ4xIBNFRh807oCMXTkbh5uivPJ7DCqFgCAFF_xfGXdADRkgjqDyx=w464-h261" width="464" /></a></div>This small museum covers the local history of Waycross, Georgia with exhibits on Native Americans, early settlers, and the black community. One exhibit that is completed unrelated to the area is a donated collection of terracotta sculptures made by people who lived Western Africa from around 500 B.C.E. to 200 C.E.<p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj0pKLvuQxt8Vx7vc-2sZdC56gbvfCir_5fAZXisEfcjICTPR-Xos6HGQUWVNsI6CeGVfw6hcRGlEArVQjWKqUiMi828J4KgWGRKG4Ae4L8qRsUM8mgD8KyayWeg5USBvBWi0k1G2GUz8y0a2Ral3JM5b3pOPdFtYBSHNU9daGMKWIu_t4l_5cz3vZy03dy" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1906" data-original-width="3796" height="212" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj0pKLvuQxt8Vx7vc-2sZdC56gbvfCir_5fAZXisEfcjICTPR-Xos6HGQUWVNsI6CeGVfw6hcRGlEArVQjWKqUiMi828J4KgWGRKG4Ae4L8qRsUM8mgD8KyayWeg5USBvBWi0k1G2GUz8y0a2Ral3JM5b3pOPdFtYBSHNU9daGMKWIu_t4l_5cz3vZy03dy=w421-h212" width="421" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg6CnhEuTPp8bGliOSImuhCbQS-x9H-cg33mcBNRfX8uTLq3gTMbas9RkX3WsZPu5FtA_5ERGvg-RoOr9dCN_y5ayQnhMSbI_Wn1G3dQXEJU952mPldLdldUizovVh5fSyb29zQdb-t8yT7RPbmb-0JflMhhMl_6CIP3PnhygYy6CZuW3KmBr0VrqyBqMXa" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1695" data-original-width="3408" height="123" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg6CnhEuTPp8bGliOSImuhCbQS-x9H-cg33mcBNRfX8uTLq3gTMbas9RkX3WsZPu5FtA_5ERGvg-RoOr9dCN_y5ayQnhMSbI_Wn1G3dQXEJU952mPldLdldUizovVh5fSyb29zQdb-t8yT7RPbmb-0JflMhhMl_6CIP3PnhygYy6CZuW3KmBr0VrqyBqMXa=w245-h123" width="245" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi7zpd2Kkb4uAhCVxXH9QxN-DAUKakZgx2TCxC8B-5PuYA41YlYZoYEU-BdeaRot5qdVEWGNbeFBNlwUTTEonefrS4sziVc-EFRxj477P8grFTsK2yVpJhS7E2s-5YcGNlju9ysxefhBx36PkE86uOdQ0gUNb4RedUojf1OPd3pzv6RgR_yuq3egHqh0KIS" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="2159" data-original-width="2705" height="127" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi7zpd2Kkb4uAhCVxXH9QxN-DAUKakZgx2TCxC8B-5PuYA41YlYZoYEU-BdeaRot5qdVEWGNbeFBNlwUTTEonefrS4sziVc-EFRxj477P8grFTsK2yVpJhS7E2s-5YcGNlju9ysxefhBx36PkE86uOdQ0gUNb4RedUojf1OPd3pzv6RgR_yuq3egHqh0KIS=w160-h127" width="160" /></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEga9zhtWWLF772QuYatCncZSJoH1B_bGvqlrhfNpCvsXFGfBr5LcD-zDfUCBN053WDzbqjNWRl1qaEANOQ33GHPgIdxca5YyTBcb19hY4EXg8xguq9GCxUYG2v_mz0oIjWs7Yjw1_E7BBXRmOBZHsVmNuwsa6M6z6tA6iGfVIW9Kd82BSWZXrdZmomfr5N0" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="2592" data-original-width="4608" height="218" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEga9zhtWWLF772QuYatCncZSJoH1B_bGvqlrhfNpCvsXFGfBr5LcD-zDfUCBN053WDzbqjNWRl1qaEANOQ33GHPgIdxca5YyTBcb19hY4EXg8xguq9GCxUYG2v_mz0oIjWs7Yjw1_E7BBXRmOBZHsVmNuwsa6M6z6tA6iGfVIW9Kd82BSWZXrdZmomfr5N0=w388-h218" width="388" /></a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">There's more to explore outside. The Waycross depot has been relocated and has a few exhibits. Visitors may walk through the mail car, passenger car, and caboose of a 1800s train. Old printing presses are housed in the Journal Herald Building. An 1815 dog trot house has looms and spinning wheels on display.</div><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgik20_t3yAhoJpfz1d3EOqi5YmtqR4PL1vKeJ8aiZrBQ48mKczJ-lkC0Jh1ajNzUF8jxGyGwAEZACUfB39jl4s19-o5bhdvmIMopHPJXIdB6mlr-UjwFhSbgsVeD99mgHa_3-oHCyGU3sz5HeM3C94rqVCGxkbriBUUUz_vGBuFO8NTiInJYZxmoPoc0nt" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="2049" data-original-width="4203" height="211" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgik20_t3yAhoJpfz1d3EOqi5YmtqR4PL1vKeJ8aiZrBQ48mKczJ-lkC0Jh1ajNzUF8jxGyGwAEZACUfB39jl4s19-o5bhdvmIMopHPJXIdB6mlr-UjwFhSbgsVeD99mgHa_3-oHCyGU3sz5HeM3C94rqVCGxkbriBUUUz_vGBuFO8NTiInJYZxmoPoc0nt=w434-h211" width="434" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh0yjkCGe7ZjqKeIkFuKedb0CSbLqO2ZPVQJ1cO5NKpLeAb8fA5zYfAp2G1UpXQVqDQeWq5sK6VLtfJ4IqZdtME0psm4bbRIo7QGteKKhi52Pdx18mOOyv6yubkYm4pcbkE9SB-Ar1uCIQFrU-zFhPCEbIIBFGWrXOlmHKw_cSvQIkeUtSuCosczGzPFv5C" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1970" data-original-width="4255" height="205" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh0yjkCGe7ZjqKeIkFuKedb0CSbLqO2ZPVQJ1cO5NKpLeAb8fA5zYfAp2G1UpXQVqDQeWq5sK6VLtfJ4IqZdtME0psm4bbRIo7QGteKKhi52Pdx18mOOyv6yubkYm4pcbkE9SB-Ar1uCIQFrU-zFhPCEbIIBFGWrXOlmHKw_cSvQIkeUtSuCosczGzPFv5C=w443-h205" width="443" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgQIq99lZlId6g6Q370v67G3ckrSHBAtDzrHxHkEVk3quJ1n-mkTXlRv4O0nM977_rZldWb_UypVzD4i2V3BbtD9iybTqetV0lqX0nBAOTYk5nt4asOj1PuBIQ5ekg-rQd5wAAuRNNuH4r6quNzP9MlCODPvk14yMeaiXl1_Am3lA78M0pLtzlQzdhBXAd6" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="2416" data-original-width="4430" height="223" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgQIq99lZlId6g6Q370v67G3ckrSHBAtDzrHxHkEVk3quJ1n-mkTXlRv4O0nM977_rZldWb_UypVzD4i2V3BbtD9iybTqetV0lqX0nBAOTYk5nt4asOj1PuBIQ5ekg-rQd5wAAuRNNuH4r6quNzP9MlCODPvk14yMeaiXl1_Am3lA78M0pLtzlQzdhBXAd6=w408-h223" width="408" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiZsIQYu5K28p-vkOjD-bKVXAySplfX9OY7073li-LOakfNCT9g3THEuXNfBCDf8dZBcvBkmftdGWoEZpRub1Ppc92GWUoTBC_OBAwcLsC0a7LjohnrkDPV_46T26Q13FLz0HM-cfOp0usfuo_M1gGRtBDcwMS15Kdt-bthoIWV8spfDZBiH6kFgGG0kwAq" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="2592" data-original-width="4608" height="204" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiZsIQYu5K28p-vkOjD-bKVXAySplfX9OY7073li-LOakfNCT9g3THEuXNfBCDf8dZBcvBkmftdGWoEZpRub1Ppc92GWUoTBC_OBAwcLsC0a7LjohnrkDPV_46T26Q13FLz0HM-cfOp0usfuo_M1gGRtBDcwMS15Kdt-bthoIWV8spfDZBiH6kFgGG0kwAq=w363-h204" width="363" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgyrw5iGs8qSPtc_aOidYqJXyuq6RavJZU3dp6B-lyhlFYU8KQbMkcnnKZImqyw2bdLOKXyXvoleR99ffjvRFr-Pk3uQUkEj-vAZcCEYO91_QBYXIDYW_NTTlCwm3O4Q-QXCHr4DKht8Ng4_bU_sKYM0rTStUVrqsjueUiONQYkkOeYyHh93esxYNtML84z" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="2592" data-original-width="4608" height="233" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgyrw5iGs8qSPtc_aOidYqJXyuq6RavJZU3dp6B-lyhlFYU8KQbMkcnnKZImqyw2bdLOKXyXvoleR99ffjvRFr-Pk3uQUkEj-vAZcCEYO91_QBYXIDYW_NTTlCwm3O4Q-QXCHr4DKht8Ng4_bU_sKYM0rTStUVrqsjueUiONQYkkOeYyHh93esxYNtML84z=w414-h233" width="414" /></a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The main museum is accessible. A paved path and ramp provide access to the train depot. The mail car is accessible with assistance to get over the gap and high threshold between the depot and the car. The aisles in the other cars are too narrow for wheelchair access. A hard packed dirt path goes to the Journal Herald Building and the dog trot house. The dog trot house is not accessible as it does not have a ramp. <a href="https://okefenokeeheritagecenter.org/" target="_blank">Center</a> <a href="https://www.google.com/search?client=firefox-b-1-d&q=31.2352%2C+-82.38242" target="_blank">31.2352, -82.38242</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhk_A3iZg1Y2yzWeidHXdt06hBxGSImSXvQbSFvLdy3woYJHAwc-Z6guNjIoO5vzIcctmjxArX64DwVaQTycGF2cTeSS9UIQbXj8JiBmrOvdqxjXq2Fni6ta2wWF37kc3y2-doaznPnpI7HuX8VoNWPNbCrKrLNWxagxwI0TjlEfLdghLRlZcx8Rrcnky7S" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="2592" data-original-width="4608" height="230" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhk_A3iZg1Y2yzWeidHXdt06hBxGSImSXvQbSFvLdy3woYJHAwc-Z6guNjIoO5vzIcctmjxArX64DwVaQTycGF2cTeSS9UIQbXj8JiBmrOvdqxjXq2Fni6ta2wWF37kc3y2-doaznPnpI7HuX8VoNWPNbCrKrLNWxagxwI0TjlEfLdghLRlZcx8Rrcnky7S=w408-h230" width="408" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjOm_xCc-KZWdl2vDxztRHvHYm1AR08Sn9JXYV0BhzjnHID38EkKw27nV3X39mMJ6IjVJxNfLQqWSSXIJbvzWegDdXG8GTxlN_QvTbhSF8oKFoswDUSqXuz7_Q1xOvG9XiAA2WTYNTaDNFLpwiqkhGPQaQnEYKjEW3NGvoHN9yKzfUB2aoxH0-hRi3EzxB4" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="2592" data-original-width="4608" height="222" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjOm_xCc-KZWdl2vDxztRHvHYm1AR08Sn9JXYV0BhzjnHID38EkKw27nV3X39mMJ6IjVJxNfLQqWSSXIJbvzWegDdXG8GTxlN_QvTbhSF8oKFoswDUSqXuz7_Q1xOvG9XiAA2WTYNTaDNFLpwiqkhGPQaQnEYKjEW3NGvoHN9yKzfUB2aoxH0-hRi3EzxB4=w394-h222" width="394" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhVw8wkXt20JHngXpPZWQ-egGMfJOvVIZrLLluEFAmzAq-RpP-0G4gGWa_PX5AvVMBO86cPyzQzSJQ0ksGX92ilQGGEp0FlBwE5Kvbjlnfha7i2Lu8qTXIznI4wujj12ipTpa5M-Hf7DgrPJtU_tsR2qJsLSNM-SQ2FpWvO77P5lB-ImSfvX1yaM_PE6Ha0" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="2592" data-original-width="4608" height="241" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhVw8wkXt20JHngXpPZWQ-egGMfJOvVIZrLLluEFAmzAq-RpP-0G4gGWa_PX5AvVMBO86cPyzQzSJQ0ksGX92ilQGGEp0FlBwE5Kvbjlnfha7i2Lu8qTXIznI4wujj12ipTpa5M-Hf7DgrPJtU_tsR2qJsLSNM-SQ2FpWvO77P5lB-ImSfvX1yaM_PE6Ha0=w428-h241" width="428" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=1L7ZOV5M3K3WgvCYC8EnnXd-GgiE&msa=0&ll=31.235279911273444%2C-82.3821513135516&z=19" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;" target="_blank"><img alt="" data-original-height="90" data-original-width="76" height="72" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg2iEM6VZ1k_2n5LVbldDJExNwgutJuX8vVP8c83UaG8Tdwmgr4Hj2HQTqZGWqNRHbdQYA4xmNRsI3VMGvb0gPjgzH4Rdd2j79Q2b2-sdItaSDDvysEOtYOYHgyaZGkU6aKWQWs8hMR6e6A3PdJg18ypZVZWArLlScgLJ3qXd1MbrhPnUhuEEmqxnBvwK13=w61-h72" width="61" /></a></div><br /><br /> </div><p></p><p> </p>Karen and Tonyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07996775051713720768noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4658228421842698820.post-83370984070142854282023-11-27T19:15:00.000-06:002023-11-27T19:15:17.346-06:00Vidalia Onion Museum<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEicqMkpX1Ew2pFe-rVrhy2odkLyCazXETxw5RZNNQxBJXeLHxp-eUHZWprFST_3vdcAKP9OBl2_wfj4v_PGBTRd3rv8G_TU6Yrb-U_sAhbgDw-2xigjyrLWvADkUJjYsnjxQavK5VLX2WYzR_oo7p-Z_5ntXVIhpUB-CoyGiRaWxztm1jUrTrGl37ePFNU5" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="2592" data-original-width="3625" height="317" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEicqMkpX1Ew2pFe-rVrhy2odkLyCazXETxw5RZNNQxBJXeLHxp-eUHZWprFST_3vdcAKP9OBl2_wfj4v_PGBTRd3rv8G_TU6Yrb-U_sAhbgDw-2xigjyrLWvADkUJjYsnjxQavK5VLX2WYzR_oo7p-Z_5ntXVIhpUB-CoyGiRaWxztm1jUrTrGl37ePFNU5=w444-h317" width="444" /></a></div> Farmers started growing onions in Vidalia, Georgia in the 1930s and discovered that their onions were sweeter than onions grown elsewhere due to the <span class="ILfuVd" lang="en"><span class="hgKElc">low amount of sulfur in the soil, the mild climate, and the perfect amount of rain. The onions became so popular that growers in other parts of the country became labeling their sweet onions as Vidalias but in the 1980s state and federal laws were passed so that only onions grown in 20 counties in Georgia may be labeled as Vidalias. They don't store well and can only be bought from April to September. </span></span><p></p><p><span class="ILfuVd" lang="en"><span class="hgKElc"></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhr59A2cMrPlK5roK8MSdpHe9yJwaUhXVSLKdDaKmSHPS7ITkRqSdFCbGX6YEpFyE2OPlhpfaJDBK4_6WWz5O5jMqXNczNTNQZzStDOVLP_XyBbGZQ0chsDEMkMAC53dfPpSK87orm8k060Rf8FwoKPxK82Y5LeUF0kYsiz-DserfkUxMUT6nU3vUugaq1y" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="2348" data-original-width="4476" height="228" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhr59A2cMrPlK5roK8MSdpHe9yJwaUhXVSLKdDaKmSHPS7ITkRqSdFCbGX6YEpFyE2OPlhpfaJDBK4_6WWz5O5jMqXNczNTNQZzStDOVLP_XyBbGZQ0chsDEMkMAC53dfPpSK87orm8k060Rf8FwoKPxK82Y5LeUF0kYsiz-DserfkUxMUT6nU3vUugaq1y=w435-h228" width="435" /></a></div> The museum is very small but has nicely done exhibits.<p></p><p><span class="ILfuVd" lang="en"><span class="hgKElc"></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgQuRd7pWd39LIelTfyUzGJ9olfRZ_6A20CQ5w9GODnhms4SL78IrMBbX9MuHej6B9lFXVnH-sJiF7GbtFvdUHDdhTH3fg_nZosVTdlYP2WkwgobyvvosoByEwdHgkSvVb7MXZsiY3ixDfNMMCXo-_qb-7zkJvSE_nC0Lnk7zSTDSClqzsUp46QWqg422zN" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="2370" data-original-width="4123" height="262" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgQuRd7pWd39LIelTfyUzGJ9olfRZ_6A20CQ5w9GODnhms4SL78IrMBbX9MuHej6B9lFXVnH-sJiF7GbtFvdUHDdhTH3fg_nZosVTdlYP2WkwgobyvvosoByEwdHgkSvVb7MXZsiY3ixDfNMMCXo-_qb-7zkJvSE_nC0Lnk7zSTDSClqzsUp46QWqg422zN=w456-h262" width="456" /></a></div> Everything is accessible.<p></p><p><span class="ILfuVd" lang="en"><span class="hgKElc">RVs will fit in the lot if backed up over the grass or parked lengthwise across the spaces. <a href="https://www.vidaliaga.gov/cvb/page/onion-museum" target="_blank">Museum</a> <a href="https://www.google.com/search?channel=ftr&client=firefox-b-1-d&q=32.20427%2C+-82.3705" target="_blank">32.20427, -82.3705</a></span></span></p><p><span class="ILfuVd" lang="en"><span class="hgKElc"></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=1L7ZOV5M3K3WgvCYC8EnnXd-GgiE&msa=0&ll=32.20435942293187%2C-82.3696941335575&z=17" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img alt="" data-original-height="90" data-original-width="76" height="68" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgk90pF1m2iOqkCr9TMop62fmgZV94CyvFd9kPClPsUsjoWfFhK5vlxTlzeOc80mGZdCEYhkDLDJY7lNEdrfYoanx1I0uJkK_ne03W2mMHZETQWgAUYOvzsqhQjl1ecKagi9tsJsM6s-DVddfdvlD4UKGMaccL4h01hUCqaNQT_zL6PL4yi_3TAFn_d5V_X=w57-h68" width="57" /></a></div><br /> <br /><p></p>Karen and Tonyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07996775051713720768noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4658228421842698820.post-78041401047353766472023-11-24T19:34:00.002-06:002023-11-24T19:50:05.009-06:00Aiken County Historical Museum<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiniUEVYE9rIANkTFs2EkGfazWHFT1PkKCPf3kcYFbkS7ysZhr2J6ziSTd1O23N2WsNN0xB4qH0qt3vjbBXYzB-qQqaW0ksQ-c9YusyoSWbyUqaM1WFteSNW00u60zhIO2HZLLscTENn307yn5e2IpiUlo5edxHWevivMIUTTsx_a3Hqmg1HE_Ib-yT94j-" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="2477" data-original-width="4488" height="255" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiniUEVYE9rIANkTFs2EkGfazWHFT1PkKCPf3kcYFbkS7ysZhr2J6ziSTd1O23N2WsNN0xB4qH0qt3vjbBXYzB-qQqaW0ksQ-c9YusyoSWbyUqaM1WFteSNW00u60zhIO2HZLLscTENn307yn5e2IpiUlo5edxHWevivMIUTTsx_a3Hqmg1HE_Ib-yT94j-=w461-h255" width="461" /></a></div>In the late 1800s, when Florida was mostly agricultural land or wetlands, winter retreats in the other southern states were booming. Wealthy New Yorkers built hotels and cottages in Georgia and South Carolina, often forming colonies and socializing with the same people that they knew in the north. Aiken, South Carolina became a wintering spot in the 1890s with large tourist hotels, dozens of cottages, horse racing tracks. and polo fields. Many of the cottages, which in reality are large estates, still exist as do the horse racing tracks and polo fields but only one grand hotel escaped fire or demolition. <p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEijdpoGrm1kIPYemXQC9d_CD5QC3TYkPqelfZPih85IoLXD4acedNYMmRejGP5n7e37xXM4oFnIjInCaE1mpsLGZUT8xu47beciwidC7g0EGQvjbodBsEljAsagEoZzFl7UTQ0CqfuqV1ewhoPQoEQnmcG_p3SPMVJiS0iGOV2F8u6fXBdjHDO2CDbHYCw7" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="2256" data-original-width="3955" height="239" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEijdpoGrm1kIPYemXQC9d_CD5QC3TYkPqelfZPih85IoLXD4acedNYMmRejGP5n7e37xXM4oFnIjInCaE1mpsLGZUT8xu47beciwidC7g0EGQvjbodBsEljAsagEoZzFl7UTQ0CqfuqV1ewhoPQoEQnmcG_p3SPMVJiS0iGOV2F8u6fXBdjHDO2CDbHYCw7=w418-h239" width="418" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgVvLyIOS7WfT21D6dndMK4glVPHiuwxtFudWm31UPkVFsyKYUe4bluV-f2fu8UtQjAhctmhRmvII1f4s3Tm8Of375K4ZQvygNa4Oo6Snfj1Z_xdhzk5Ca7Uezgy-MQQsD-3ifA8nbHIQUdMia5XBLSColhI2IQkEixqKc8UIbKO_9nm77MjfRlF3cXETxY" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="2592" data-original-width="4608" height="244" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgVvLyIOS7WfT21D6dndMK4glVPHiuwxtFudWm31UPkVFsyKYUe4bluV-f2fu8UtQjAhctmhRmvII1f4s3Tm8Of375K4ZQvygNa4Oo6Snfj1Z_xdhzk5Ca7Uezgy-MQQsD-3ifA8nbHIQUdMia5XBLSColhI2IQkEixqKc8UIbKO_9nm77MjfRlF3cXETxY=w434-h244" width="434" /></a></div>The museum building started out as a small house built in 1861. It grew to 3,500'square feet as new owners remodeled. In 1931 the entire house was moved and received a large addition bringing the square footage to 14,000 which included 32 rooms and 13 bathrooms. Over the years the building was used for various purposes including a boarding house and a college. Today almost of the rooms have exhibits covering the history of the county. A large quilt show filled many of the rooms during our visit - amazing works of artistry! One exhibit of particular interest is an printing kit that was supplied to teachers in rural areas so that they could print worksheets for their students because books were scarce especially in black schools. <p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi9BjEKjO71SNGwHWdp9WGxRMCqaUg_9LcStmwt9-8dxDqkHgcLr_2l0VW64CJaLutG0a2TLyUKtMZsFywcVaMkq8b534e3gplWzHxHFa4MYtjp0-mbk7COKhjr5cx6Ha_DHGlstxcFDogYi1H9UQOjisX11jnJzBlSzI8njXqZ1wmQwBxo1Qwr9kJz8NoW" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="2033" data-original-width="3882" height="241" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi9BjEKjO71SNGwHWdp9WGxRMCqaUg_9LcStmwt9-8dxDqkHgcLr_2l0VW64CJaLutG0a2TLyUKtMZsFywcVaMkq8b534e3gplWzHxHFa4MYtjp0-mbk7COKhjr5cx6Ha_DHGlstxcFDogYi1H9UQOjisX11jnJzBlSzI8njXqZ1wmQwBxo1Qwr9kJz8NoW=w458-h241" width="458" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi0Bu-i-8OVH0_mMyp3BivnsmgE-VAO7DOWERfl-mjv0gShhMr3emLFflxQz80sOO9zx750x8XrMB1kAyB8av9102U-vnq9Gz6pSs-zR8keyhBk12o4wDZSxZ-zjk2OVUTBNJqj71mRJk7_aBBs9mEuede1GMIW5YnUi8C_9VkDqb7vT46ZlkuZpl6Wx_Nh" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="2592" data-original-width="4608" height="226" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi0Bu-i-8OVH0_mMyp3BivnsmgE-VAO7DOWERfl-mjv0gShhMr3emLFflxQz80sOO9zx750x8XrMB1kAyB8av9102U-vnq9Gz6pSs-zR8keyhBk12o4wDZSxZ-zjk2OVUTBNJqj71mRJk7_aBBs9mEuede1GMIW5YnUi8C_9VkDqb7vT46ZlkuZpl6Wx_Nh=w402-h226" width="402" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg4eKWAp-1K6Ir5L5LEblH0wLDPDjJu0l5iofvH20Doe65pNhuL_yAH_lSscPQ6Vy5163W_bO8hD5qMtUBL6SJeepivInmCi9D0wLmRsVMuJky80q9QRojEZm6xEPJ9ibQuYc79qTVMdYQ0JTFZcb0QqZN5c--3qdgM4xfLRtWiHwUA5D62o63ukxpTMDGD" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="2592" data-original-width="4608" height="255" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg4eKWAp-1K6Ir5L5LEblH0wLDPDjJu0l5iofvH20Doe65pNhuL_yAH_lSscPQ6Vy5163W_bO8hD5qMtUBL6SJeepivInmCi9D0wLmRsVMuJky80q9QRojEZm6xEPJ9ibQuYc79qTVMdYQ0JTFZcb0QqZN5c--3qdgM4xfLRtWiHwUA5D62o63ukxpTMDGD=w454-h255" width="454" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjezMnv9u2dyZX5KQcYTAwQw2WMmMocozd1-LYA0katfVvwv8MzeaL4iOJQCgcgkbxOuos43u0ujpcY4NkdVU2ZRiNFHOb82Hn_wlkr_OI50TY96zIL5pv1FvbaBasFvd9ihjnFRH2E4UPp7SxDwZZCmsmisLY_KmSMeasx7o72naAU04zqWu00IdQzcXQt" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="2592" data-original-width="4608" height="255" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjezMnv9u2dyZX5KQcYTAwQw2WMmMocozd1-LYA0katfVvwv8MzeaL4iOJQCgcgkbxOuos43u0ujpcY4NkdVU2ZRiNFHOb82Hn_wlkr_OI50TY96zIL5pv1FvbaBasFvd9ihjnFRH2E4UPp7SxDwZZCmsmisLY_KmSMeasx7o72naAU04zqWu00IdQzcXQt=w453-h255" width="453" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjCzLlwtdrtYbuWkqbzQlRTMTu1QsCxx_p3X0XRnSgbFvqL2esH5xM1cQPVLaX67h6PhHBVgJLiZzM_wGrqDzu8kkNq2N74vPBUM5Z3_Umqky-HPUx_15a34_g9V-k_czaSXIWuOPZRI1y1O0zZeHlgymQrHYEJZCaQG2tiPcQVrGDzEdG0KsQC7MtVHico" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="2592" data-original-width="2954" height="329" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjCzLlwtdrtYbuWkqbzQlRTMTu1QsCxx_p3X0XRnSgbFvqL2esH5xM1cQPVLaX67h6PhHBVgJLiZzM_wGrqDzu8kkNq2N74vPBUM5Z3_Umqky-HPUx_15a34_g9V-k_czaSXIWuOPZRI1y1O0zZeHlgymQrHYEJZCaQG2tiPcQVrGDzEdG0KsQC7MtVHico=w376-h329" width="376" /></a></div>The museum has three floors. There isn't an elevator so the first floor is the only accessible floor. The main entry is not accessible but there's button to push at the side doors where there's short ramp and doors that open in. <p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjVAmo8v7wL_TsOr1rjPogMpJBP36pGAn-FlzooxiIaR5qWS9OC783X2f1qUhnt__nxa46ZSe9d-kdNc0QZCp5-tY5darHeobzF0p4JeErMzC6OHtKZA0iHAiCCt5UjZdups6XBH89dCjKvcxW0KCFo1h6kQt3tEZJ0Up1JkCxGctlgAsgVVOvOr8zjLuRw" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="2592" data-original-width="4608" height="194" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjVAmo8v7wL_TsOr1rjPogMpJBP36pGAn-FlzooxiIaR5qWS9OC783X2f1qUhnt__nxa46ZSe9d-kdNc0QZCp5-tY5darHeobzF0p4JeErMzC6OHtKZA0iHAiCCt5UjZdups6XBH89dCjKvcxW0KCFo1h6kQt3tEZJ0Up1JkCxGctlgAsgVVOvOr8zjLuRw=w346-h194" width="346" /></a></div><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgugF_aa3WbMr5mHISpPRG6ME3ANArwAnOMuvr7_p-q1S95dt31ZGXyZwzcWeVhAM17F5Yh1z49KF8aui_asj-3dLDnuBYoodMe-_Mxm6CoqDcsTldL1CUkf_lzI_Pnz_Fm6bdSC0X5YSlqDTqtEA5h6SxlkJ8e8Azq9jR8jpqSg9noVHNZauV0OVX_faQN" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="2592" data-original-width="4608" height="260" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgugF_aa3WbMr5mHISpPRG6ME3ANArwAnOMuvr7_p-q1S95dt31ZGXyZwzcWeVhAM17F5Yh1z49KF8aui_asj-3dLDnuBYoodMe-_Mxm6CoqDcsTldL1CUkf_lzI_Pnz_Fm6bdSC0X5YSlqDTqtEA5h6SxlkJ8e8Azq9jR8jpqSg9noVHNZauV0OVX_faQN=w463-h260" width="463" /></a></div>The parking area is very small. The closest parking where RVs will fit is on New Lane. There are more spaces on the streets that circle the property but the trek to the museum is uphill. <a href="https://www.aikencountymuseum.org/#gsc.tab=0" target="_blank">Museum</a> <a href="https://www.google.com/search?channel=ftr&client=firefox-b-1-d&q=33.5545%2C+-81.72505" target="_blank">33.5545, -81.72505</a><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=192BtcpmWGqCRbbyuuu0f_LtOPRs&msa=0&ll=33.55484463046532%2C-81.7250497263583&z=18" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img alt="" data-original-height="60" data-original-width="80" height="71" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEihMRyh8GDUi935UpPcUXi7192fQ7L9XSmdqX5seaC9-n2MLX5eQYmXWair7df8VK-fBnDRGEEq4RMLC4p_2L-xe3qjhN_Yl7YCaa0PmBi5Z0KottORJHeYrBACWT1_biBDdSwt8nc3uW6WQuujTcKdR_B_tEqoWKy2E0SAAFM6MeIX02zpngjfOlN_f0sn=w95-h71" width="95" /></a></div><p></p>Karen and Tonyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07996775051713720768noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4658228421842698820.post-53287220171793828242023-11-21T16:49:00.005-06:002023-11-22T16:08:37.173-06:00 Historic Brattonsville<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiO0hhbaeuKtUfHtOua65V7bl_TkmNyT7hFOw7d4wtFkqrKZjkqgpzNq8Kb0OZQHh2at0S0vaIj39PsubQbLYBhWkX5TjZTZnp5_txQLt-xNlt2zQxxZ-CZHOv3Z7soZUNv1onKctcCvwjDawPOF4ko6M5AYpSI5ITp3D2qVy81gEP1438Cwlqq28SOsF54" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="2514" data-original-width="3570" height="334" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiO0hhbaeuKtUfHtOua65V7bl_TkmNyT7hFOw7d4wtFkqrKZjkqgpzNq8Kb0OZQHh2at0S0vaIj39PsubQbLYBhWkX5TjZTZnp5_txQLt-xNlt2zQxxZ-CZHOv3Z7soZUNv1onKctcCvwjDawPOF4ko6M5AYpSI5ITp3D2qVy81gEP1438Cwlqq28SOsF54=w475-h334" width="475" /></a></div>Members of the Bratton family lived on this very rural plantation from 1766 to the 1950s and were involved locally in many of the larger events that determined the course of our country. William Bratton, who was born in Ireland in 1741, was just a child when he arrived in Pennsylvania with his family. By the time his extended family made their way to South Carolina he was old enough to buy land, build a two story log house, and began farming and raising a family with his wife, Martha. <p>William was a militia captain in the Revolutionary War and fought against the British when they invaded a neighboring plantation.</p><p>The family became very wealthy after the invention of the cotton gin in 1793 and the plantation grew to over 5,000 acres with 139 enslaved people working the fields. William's son John inherited the plantation but died shortly afterwards and the plantation was run by his wife, Harriet, for the next 30 years. </p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhb2NDMtFFPEQXwKSMJDnTqoDypIv5YACzL4fsmLc5EL2_yl4QPLlYoLx1qRfzEzyuoMakNgPG2eSrSYLMN8hSQyXei52vPF05t0n-3nYCinoGgvbNwxuXWUwhUMuaCSsUDvjiHsCkqXU31OLEFZlRAJwXycBnErAg0wk4YKd8PaOAUBITcnFdtcxBfmAPI" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="2426" data-original-width="4264" height="255" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhb2NDMtFFPEQXwKSMJDnTqoDypIv5YACzL4fsmLc5EL2_yl4QPLlYoLx1qRfzEzyuoMakNgPG2eSrSYLMN8hSQyXei52vPF05t0n-3nYCinoGgvbNwxuXWUwhUMuaCSsUDvjiHsCkqXU31OLEFZlRAJwXycBnErAg0wk4YKd8PaOAUBITcnFdtcxBfmAPI=w449-h255" width="449" /></a></div>John's and Harriet's son James Rufus served as surgeon in the Confederate Army during the Civil War. When he returned home he refused to accept the rights of the now emancipated black residents and formed a local KKK. This branch of the KKK was notoriously brutal and lynched James Rainey, a prominent black leader, former slave, and Union soldier.They terrorized local blacks and murdered a number of them. Most members of the KKK were never charged or got off with little penalty. James fled to Canada but was allowed to move back to Brattonville after a few years. <p></p><p>The Brattonville site includes four family houses - the original 1776 log house now covered with clapboard, the Homestead House built in 1826 by John Bratton, and the Brick House built in 1855 and used for various purposes including a general store. An additional family house, Hightower Hall, is only opened for special functions. A couple of original brick slave cabins and a bunch of relocated outbuildings are also on the property along with a farm house and a cotton gin. </p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgckfvmB3j5WSvw3cKcE_IFJDhMTaIK5F05rQa9N1byWv5tKIaJgoiNIg6QJlWBArHduYg_K8U1aRnfsANNcw3vsNLGphu7RqxkoXLqhm98KPd8EmBOp_H8gYd95NvHRmiGmuVuYH7Jh4InmJiaA8OeqHPc85L2xs7Umxa63cTGbxfrjDppypu_eW3g1Lg2" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="2592" data-original-width="4608" height="245" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgckfvmB3j5WSvw3cKcE_IFJDhMTaIK5F05rQa9N1byWv5tKIaJgoiNIg6QJlWBArHduYg_K8U1aRnfsANNcw3vsNLGphu7RqxkoXLqhm98KPd8EmBOp_H8gYd95NvHRmiGmuVuYH7Jh4InmJiaA8OeqHPc85L2xs7Umxa63cTGbxfrjDppypu_eW3g1Lg2=w436-h245" width="436" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhF9qrbSEkzHg_0SktvxYwyBpSxDEiKHSsHCqlirpQl8OaknENXrmpY2cDqu7nhSbiGaQkt-sOCEa8iK61tW1W3r2Px3hRkRT_X4YHb4Y0LUBff8C9Iz_Ame5y65PCLHaRp4aE4mCK2IiwFhIfWVoWYkeryVAZhNerXIzuYTy70hQtJ2f-BMiomR2q8vZjv" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="2327" data-original-width="4112" height="258" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhF9qrbSEkzHg_0SktvxYwyBpSxDEiKHSsHCqlirpQl8OaknENXrmpY2cDqu7nhSbiGaQkt-sOCEa8iK61tW1W3r2Px3hRkRT_X4YHb4Y0LUBff8C9Iz_Ame5y65PCLHaRp4aE4mCK2IiwFhIfWVoWYkeryVAZhNerXIzuYTy70hQtJ2f-BMiomR2q8vZjv=w457-h258" width="457" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg0vQuIQ2Cf5X8sNvPvoNyG8wY6GuwMclDWdalRE8CUAN6pJgKkdH3cSs2A-dfs51PqlYsAjP60CG1svn3Cz_OIuI3pOUJvboI5fXEC36lR3wt66_wysofEc08jGYfzs7-XRxKSuRTYTf93GK_98umRUMJXS37dShPrUyBuxwVl4EiKPXb9hQOeKwRymAh2" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1966" data-original-width="3741" height="238" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg0vQuIQ2Cf5X8sNvPvoNyG8wY6GuwMclDWdalRE8CUAN6pJgKkdH3cSs2A-dfs51PqlYsAjP60CG1svn3Cz_OIuI3pOUJvboI5fXEC36lR3wt66_wysofEc08jGYfzs7-XRxKSuRTYTf93GK_98umRUMJXS37dShPrUyBuxwVl4EiKPXb9hQOeKwRymAh2=w454-h238" width="454" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhShVup71xmuDaPtT3WdEjZVl6aPfNtf91vpllmfrT9KSDJHvVu2e5UHyoW1NmQCifD0lfyZK5YHxRaq9CKnU7Kl4i6GvsLlYaxFpzaTPfM1GhDoa5-1hkD3nCKUssj6dP4IroorpP5cZhx292HZuH6yl_fW_S5WXUI51oiyjrfOWJS7_mjB0XL6OZf_UX4" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="2380" data-original-width="3591" height="242" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhShVup71xmuDaPtT3WdEjZVl6aPfNtf91vpllmfrT9KSDJHvVu2e5UHyoW1NmQCifD0lfyZK5YHxRaq9CKnU7Kl4i6GvsLlYaxFpzaTPfM1GhDoa5-1hkD3nCKUssj6dP4IroorpP5cZhx292HZuH6yl_fW_S5WXUI51oiyjrfOWJS7_mjB0XL6OZf_UX4=w365-h242" width="365" /></a></div>The visitor center has a short video about the Revolutionary War battle and exhibits on the history of the family and the plantation. A walking tour brochure of the grounds and buildings is provided. The 1776 house and the Homestead House are under renovation and are currently not open to the public. The ground floor of the Brick House features a reconstruction of the store plus exhibits about the KKK activity. A few interpreters in period costumes are on hand to explain life on the plantation. 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There's one parking space near the visitor center where RVs might fit. We parked in the gravel lot which is down the hill and then a rough trek back up to the visitor center. The visitor center has a ramp and is accessible. The farm house and the slave cabins are not accessible.The rest of the site can only be accessed by going over rough, bumpy grass. The Brick House has a ramp to span the step at the entrance but a grassy slope must be navigated first.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgy8C9rxp-vujtpyPQ4OuJtOKN2jqly6SGrSJRSvX5Blc1L362N6zsv0uEBGxGZsnKTW9WrYwZnvIuUxIkTccALez6KJnkqxO4np1jgmNL69jd2RIrPh3Gka08h8DkcYwPEXbCAfPRbICcTy67C5I9_Cbp9d-x1lloIAoaTV5hgn9GZE3Two8FoCFM4FiDl" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="2549" data-original-width="4078" height="284" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgy8C9rxp-vujtpyPQ4OuJtOKN2jqly6SGrSJRSvX5Blc1L362N6zsv0uEBGxGZsnKTW9WrYwZnvIuUxIkTccALez6KJnkqxO4np1jgmNL69jd2RIrPh3Gka08h8DkcYwPEXbCAfPRbICcTy67C5I9_Cbp9d-x1lloIAoaTV5hgn9GZE3Two8FoCFM4FiDl=w455-h284" width="455" /></a></div><p></p><p>The gravel parking lot is large enough for any RV. <a href="https://chmuseums.org/brattonsville/">Brattonville</a> <a href="https://www.google.com/search?channel=ftr&client=firefox-b-1-d&q=34.86504%2C+-81.17404" target="_blank">34.86504, -81.17404</a></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=192BtcpmWGqCRbbyuuu0f_LtOPRs&msa=0&ll=34.86538489191611%2C-81.1739243662161&z=16" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="60" data-original-width="80" height="60" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEis6zKiPdncWOOVHGid0LZ47E-c5DY9MPS29mUX3sf1jCh4ptyWzbiWf42wWv66Sas1HUruBaKTwnIVFE-lGDh_Ld_j6JonK2567OBDwrxrsGPF_OSzadBU5cf1ZbLsWpnW1GCcXQkRP9uQrxYY3wojo2er7raY0-FGucjFcle85vpsluMRt7628pxLhsJb/s1600/south%20carolina2.jpg" width="80" /></a></div><br /> <br /><p></p><p> </p>Karen and Tonyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07996775051713720768noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4658228421842698820.post-45804377947710868492023-11-18T18:58:00.000-06:002023-11-18T18:58:33.167-06:00Mint Museum of Art Randolph<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgT7bOM4Hi4d9Kks1KoVc76bGivOIY_Ow_ATAdcGeRHBYxKwJ-RUIwkWi2A5Q7awP--AoKx8iskSV38R5rOXQr3VOUTFRUp1NjGDBCDNslbUHOtvODVilwgdZRwLLoMpPnOrV1T6vJUWusnaAeyXOp-W1xppzX6RSLdR_ltnP2VZQOBEbHurytrKNU8iRaq" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="2306" data-original-width="4570" height="233" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgT7bOM4Hi4d9Kks1KoVc76bGivOIY_Ow_ATAdcGeRHBYxKwJ-RUIwkWi2A5Q7awP--AoKx8iskSV38R5rOXQr3VOUTFRUp1NjGDBCDNslbUHOtvODVilwgdZRwLLoMpPnOrV1T6vJUWusnaAeyXOp-W1xppzX6RSLdR_ltnP2VZQOBEbHurytrKNU8iRaq=w464-h233" width="464" /></a> Before the Charlotte Mint was built in 1835, North Carolina gold miners had to send their gold to Philadelphia to be minted into coins because there was only one US mint. The Charlotte Mint was in operation until the Civil War. After the war it was used for various purposes until it was bought from the government by private citizens to establish a public art museum. An additional location featuring arts and craft and fine arts opened in downtown Charlotte in 1999. </div></div></div><p></p><p>The Randolph location has a large collection of ancient art from Mesoamerica and Central America, donated by a local couple, and another large collection of British, American, Asian ceramics and decorative art. Other smaller exhibits include African art, contemporary paintings, and European art.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgk7AXnnJ_27W4s-h9GHIOqUMOIdrtdUiNdnxDN4rE53aZOvp4-BGKJpWzXwcJJPPjWwjjhF5u5b5gthq-Mr_T2WCbev5_JaU_NhQuXXOPpv5hJOprWZcuJOll6zFerI6w1JAaac8kN_OK6qhqI8np-yPNZLU4gTgOlRt5oQwe4a1RCMANWT0xQxpdKqG3L" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="2227" data-original-width="4240" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgk7AXnnJ_27W4s-h9GHIOqUMOIdrtdUiNdnxDN4rE53aZOvp4-BGKJpWzXwcJJPPjWwjjhF5u5b5gthq-Mr_T2WCbev5_JaU_NhQuXXOPpv5hJOprWZcuJOll6zFerI6w1JAaac8kN_OK6qhqI8np-yPNZLU4gTgOlRt5oQwe4a1RCMANWT0xQxpdKqG3L=w458-h240" width="458" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjxpURqpth_tnYevBVHzzy4HkaYdI9DCPEVFuN7lgVbkyN4ll7NHEWws3ODugnaS_JP1ohKGMBesLTsAnYEVyWnyv-D-SrSsPcZlvYer6X8xk10VoTdlssurBz_46a3Uh_ZVFSnie0IoAlppzzc-Ss8SMjubrIF2VAQ-WnHbGPyHjfh5s8-XTNQk0zgaaDk" style="margin-left: 1em; 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A small park and short trail can also be accessed from the lot so it may be busy on the weekends. We did not go to the downtown location because parking seems limited. <a href="https://www.mintmuseum.org/" target="_blank">Museum</a> <a href="https://www.google.com/search?channel=ftr&client=firefox-b-1-d&q=35.19783%2C+-80.81378" target="_blank">35.19783, -80.81378</a></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=1V0z8anNjuo4iIiF9SaJsb0gErrw&msa=0&ll=35.198008352214075%2C-80.81338307301807&z=18" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img alt="" data-original-height="62" data-original-width="127" height="50" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjj3mhOPfEpa5EOqLS5acQM5w7usy9EvzVqG8K1_GbZcPFztgmOgZRIoY55uBpiWT1LQbT9-dLIaeJuVPzrYGmTmvibk3nUmCsBqfPSklUmXcegymMKwWj720pwGUEI07iIR4pKS1rEXZMlwkiz2EvLHM9QxAYIaDGX1HV4_UckY9pmbrCRC7fY0Hgh7dyw=w103-h50" width="103" /></a></div><br /> <br /><p></p>Karen and Tonyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07996775051713720768noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4658228421842698820.post-67054175890026416562023-11-16T08:58:00.000-06:002023-11-16T08:58:23.123-06:00Gold Hill Mines Historic Park<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjsBaksv314R5L2uQnGVzVfQfZyVacn-x0gycuuWyKnzc4lYSflz96FvDCPitT8MHfP73ca5k2lZ9iYAoFHKa9yUgJ130SSv3m8Kc8iUv3Hd--qXUL_YY5T0Cgs5szLfHhgxsJDzNdc_W4Bul5FAJ0LATzvmiAWXENvorBR0vsSsvkQ_dmrWYKgkIdLDruM" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="2378" data-original-width="4220" height="255" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjsBaksv314R5L2uQnGVzVfQfZyVacn-x0gycuuWyKnzc4lYSflz96FvDCPitT8MHfP73ca5k2lZ9iYAoFHKa9yUgJ130SSv3m8Kc8iUv3Hd--qXUL_YY5T0Cgs5szLfHhgxsJDzNdc_W4Bul5FAJ0LATzvmiAWXENvorBR0vsSsvkQ_dmrWYKgkIdLDruM=w454-h255" width="454" /></a></div>North Carolina and gold mining don't seem like they should go together but in the 1830s and 40s gold mining was a big industry with hundreds of mines employing thousands of people. The cost of recovering the gold and competition from mines in the west ended the gold boom but there are a few small mines operating today.<p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhie2l2uMmgETEdb5eJkd5LymjoIWuLX4_J9FgxIg9HE8UfF1P7Lmspi2TQU_PoW1epfa_Yop-CCqReP5AGjsk85wDH0OQ8h1xWtH6Xvjygz0YJDIaHsc7aF5jXC4vQG8RW7Kkl-_THn2SLgzQp2q3z_CKBpR2YP7ZUnNbVPAo6Z4EOuoRFGSh2_bwhgfef" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="2508" data-original-width="4348" height="269" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhie2l2uMmgETEdb5eJkd5LymjoIWuLX4_J9FgxIg9HE8UfF1P7Lmspi2TQU_PoW1epfa_Yop-CCqReP5AGjsk85wDH0OQ8h1xWtH6Xvjygz0YJDIaHsc7aF5jXC4vQG8RW7Kkl-_THn2SLgzQp2q3z_CKBpR2YP7ZUnNbVPAo6Z4EOuoRFGSh2_bwhgfef=w465-h269" width="465" /></a></div>Most of the gold is located in the Carolina Slate Belt which runs diagonally across the middle of the state. The belt consists of 550-650 million year old volcanic and sedimentary rock which was formed by of a chain of underwater volcanic islands. Super heated water deposited minerals in the cracks of the rocks as both the water and the rocks cooled. <p></p><p>The Gold Mines Historic Park consists of a loop trail, part of a rail trail, a few historic buildings, two mine shafts, a Chilean Ore Mill, a powder houses, and interpretive signs. We missed the loop trail because we did not realize that we had to cross the street to access it. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjZkpRxL4wuI7JYPVfjVoPW7sm3S4M3TZhyjvOL7beI_kv1K6vxNty-ng3hcHPvGOqQrcvnCctkKnUuQmBgLjf2UfM3Z4QGSJ7iYPNeK8wACP0Oju1F4479n686WP-pGnh5EY1Xq0EX3EAJKOiqpz24FKMP5D7SZELqxmxGN4KEtOx5JPFEOY1-6MWDuoD1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="2348" data-original-width="4085" height="232" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjZkpRxL4wuI7JYPVfjVoPW7sm3S4M3TZhyjvOL7beI_kv1K6vxNty-ng3hcHPvGOqQrcvnCctkKnUuQmBgLjf2UfM3Z4QGSJ7iYPNeK8wACP0Oju1F4479n686WP-pGnh5EY1Xq0EX3EAJKOiqpz24FKMP5D7SZELqxmxGN4KEtOx5JPFEOY1-6MWDuoD1=w404-h232" width="404" /></a></div><p></p><p> Very little is wheelchair accessible. The path to the Chilean Ore Mill and the Miller mine shaft is across lumpy, grassy terrain. The interpretive signs are on a platform with a step up. The interpretive signs are too high to be easily read from a seated position. The rail trail which travels south from the town of Gold Hill goes through the woods and crosses Old Beatty Ford Road before coming to a steep valley that must be scrambled down and back up to finish the trail. The trail to the valley is accessible with help. The road is elevated so there are steep banks on either side which can not be navigated without assistance. </p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi9RbSN_wF8mIkDvCLYmrVeiQws8YNOBHePadRrpYcnKMJd05dWe3t7mQuxxScdgDhZcHnm1nZ3J-DIjRfQI4vxOtleEjeOhvGV7CLizEC-kX9GNsVJE2v24nGFTKHMEyAR38fYL_QUL-WVaZ3TJovRG-8N_Me85a-4iumFLEqpzdGz3svYj4G9Dc2pbKrn" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="2592" data-original-width="4608" height="241" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi9RbSN_wF8mIkDvCLYmrVeiQws8YNOBHePadRrpYcnKMJd05dWe3t7mQuxxScdgDhZcHnm1nZ3J-DIjRfQI4vxOtleEjeOhvGV7CLizEC-kX9GNsVJE2v24nGFTKHMEyAR38fYL_QUL-WVaZ3TJovRG-8N_Me85a-4iumFLEqpzdGz3svYj4G9Dc2pbKrn=w429-h241" width="429" /></a></div>The town of Gold Hill is a tiny place with shops and restaurants. Most of it is not accessible due to steps and uneven boardwalks.<p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi-yqLsHtFMjU97mfE3SaWWg3Pf4xm8EJYTwb3LwdR-klrNRw8v4FzaqmGI3gx3sx9LWw4KYXJ79O73_LbVKdCDNIS8os-vr3ULJfkjVvavR7zPH5l86FqM2A8qkGFbs9ZY89jyJR3CpYJ8se_ziOwhv3DbGPGtqzr4Ele42pHNQ05YBNw55g5MJlXwfL9c" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="2298" data-original-width="4485" height="235" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi-yqLsHtFMjU97mfE3SaWWg3Pf4xm8EJYTwb3LwdR-klrNRw8v4FzaqmGI3gx3sx9LWw4KYXJ79O73_LbVKdCDNIS8os-vr3ULJfkjVvavR7zPH5l86FqM2A8qkGFbs9ZY89jyJR3CpYJ8se_ziOwhv3DbGPGtqzr4Ele42pHNQ05YBNw55g5MJlXwfL9c=w458-h235" width="458" /></a></div>RVs and cars can be parked at the Methodist Church. <a href="https://historicgoldhill.org/gold-hill-mines-historic-park/" target="_blank">Park</a> <a href="https://www.google.com/search?channel=ftr&client=firefox-b-1-d&q=35.51115%2C+-80.34622" target="_blank">35.51115, -80.34622</a><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=1V0z8anNjuo4iIiF9SaJsb0gErrw&msa=0&ll=35.511363806835945%2C-80.34394382047492&z=16" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img alt="" data-original-height="62" data-original-width="127" height="56" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjoFYcJ7kUtk4Z8Ghn11fIjNXpMoGerhx4i4HPBOUgyzBUrf5EsZ7a2EQcuaAqo6NGMxAZvLddvRYQmv49FayxOmBQGh-598-W85plT-LjrzgqFRIQmKOpzj9xJ_fHsWrbkWgdpnS1cr1IqeMZJ9fx90fBIG5vqsmRg_BQsVv62fzosTLHbpQGUf9sFrnZg=w114-h56" width="114" /></a></div><br /> <br /><p></p><p><br /></p>Karen and Tonyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07996775051713720768noreply@blogger.com0