A travel blog about our RV adventures
We left behind the Gulf Shores’ sandy beaches and breezes and headed into the swamps and bayous of the South. Our first stop was Gautier, MS located at the eastern edge of the largest remaining wet pine forest tract that extends from western Florida to eastern Texas. Swamps, marshlands, bayous and rivers are never far … Continue reading Swamps & Bayous
Gulf Shores, Alabama With miles of white sandy beaches, Gulf Shores, Alabama is a popular winter destination for tourists and seasonal RVers. The stilted houses in colorful pastels, surf shops, luxury resorts and yachts, plus seafood restaurants and walk-up frozen daiquiri stands give the Gulf Shores its beach town vibe. Pastel houses along the shoreway. … Continue reading Alabama (Part 3) – Gulf Shores
The Mobile Bay area has a rich museum culture. In the northern part of the Bay, we visited three outstanding attractions: the USS Alabama in Battleship Memorial Park, the History Museum of Mobile and Colonial Fort Conde. Battleship Memorial Park In an amazing demonstration of foresight and an outpouring of community support, the people of … Continue reading Alabama (Part 2) – USS Alabama & Mobile
Mobile Bay, Alabama is located on the Gulf of Mexico. We were drawn to this area for the Civil War sites and found a rich heritage not only in military history, but in culture, wildlife, charming towns, and great seafood! Specifically, the inspiration for this destination was the result of a couple of our favorite … Continue reading Alabama (Part One) – Mobile Bay
South of Vicksburg along the mighty Mississippi River is the picturesque city of Natchez, MS. It is said that General Grant was so taken by the beauty of the town that he gave orders to do no damage. The result is one of the largest collections of antebellum homes and buildings in the South. Our … Continue reading Plantations
Vicksburg, Mississippi has been on our destination list for a long time because of its part in the Civil War. President Lincoln referred to Vicksburg as “The Key to the South.” The city continues to embrace this designation and an elaborate key symbol appears on walking tours, campgrounds, museums, galleries, historical sites, and throughout the … Continue reading Vicksburg – Keys to the South
Mississippi Bottomland Forest (and Dulcinea) Traveling deeper into Mississippi, we visited the Sam D. Hamilton Noxubee National Wildlife Refuge. Noxubee is the name of the county where the refuge is located. This diverse habitat has been a refuge and breeding ground since 1940 for migratory birds, amphibians, reptiles, insects and a wide variety of wildlife. … Continue reading Wildlife and Wild Weather
We arrived at the great state of Mississippi where everything slows down to “river time.” Sunsets, conversations, music, traveling, cooking and even walking take on a drawling pace. Why Corinth? We came for the Civil War historic sites, but left with a love for this charming town anxious to share its architecture, history, and food … Continue reading Corinth, MS
Sampling local cuisine has had a surprising influence on the way we’ve been shopping and eating lately. Everywhere we travel, there is a fabulous selection of local restaurants to try. We’ll pick one or two of the most homestyle cooking type restaurants to visit during our stay. Menus offer southern dishes, accompaniments, and condiments like … Continue reading Regional Eats – Southern style
Tennessee River In Tennessee, we met two more great rivers – the Tennessee and the Cumberland – along with a few creeks and marshes. We also picked up the trail of the Western theater of the Civil War. So far, on this trip, I am the most fascinated by the rivers. My photos don’t do … Continue reading Tennessee
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