Last Hike in Great Salt Plains Lake State Park in Oklahoma

May 29, 2023 The day before leaving (May 18), we went on one last hike. We walked over to the beach area campground along the road. We had to go out of the state park and onto the main road before going back into the state park. We walked past the dam. Once we got […]

Hiking by the Salt Fork of Arkansas River in Oklahoma

May 26, 2023 From the River Road Campground, we walked across the bridge over the Salt Fork Arkansas River. Nox started out ready to walk and got tired part way over the bridge. She had to be put in her backpack. Looking over the bridge rail, we saw so many large fish. We crossed the […]

From Texas to The Great Salt Plains Lake State Park in Oklahoma

May 23, 2023 As we headed north on I-35, I saw so many wildflowers blooming. I also saw fields of oil wells. Cattle ranches and horse ranches were common sights. We crossed into Oklahoma. I know this picture is not that great, due to the reflections on the window, so please forgive the poor quality. […]

Battleship Memorial Park on Mobile Bay in Alabama – Part 1

March 17, 2023 Yesterday, we rode the motorcycle to see the Battleship Memorial Park. It has the USS Alabama and the USS Drum, as well as many tanks and aircraft. As you turn onto the road into the park, you are greeted by two large guns, one on either side of the entrance. You have […]

Glory Beach, Jekyll Island, Georgia

February 12, 2023 On Wednesday (February 8), Bruce, Bruce’s sister (my sister-in-law), and I headed to Glory Beach on Jekyll Island from my father-in-law’s house. Glory Beach is the sea turtles’ nesting ground and more of an animal sanctuary. Dogs are not allowed on Glory Beach. Normally, you get to Glory Beach from the Soccer […]

Red Bug Adventure on Jekyll Island, GA

February 5, 2023 On Jekyll Island, GA, you can rent an electric golf cart in the summer or a gas golf cart in the winter. The company that rents the golf carts is called Red Bug Motors, after the Red Bug carts used by the Jekyll Island Club members. When you rent a cart, you […]

Dade Battlefield Historic State Park in Bushnell, FL

February 2, 2023 I had an eye appointment in Bushnell, so we went into Bushnell well before my appointment and walked around the Dade Battlefield Historic State Park. Last year, the visitors center was closed for renovations. This year, it was open. We also walked in a section of the park we hadn’t visited before. […]

A Sunny Day after Much Rain

December 16, 2022 We’ve had several days of rain, so it was a wonderful when it stopped raining yesterday. After one o’clock, we headed over to Flat Rock State Park in Columbus, Georgia. We decided to see some different trails. Bruce parked the motorcycle next to a trail. The trail is also a service road. […]

Friend’s Visit on Thanksgiving

November 28, 2022 Our friend arrived on Tuesday evening and we had a fun evening talking. On Wednesday, our friend worked the morning and took a break for lunch.Bruce, our friend, Nox, and I went to the Flat Rock State Park. We clambered about on the flat rocks and by the waterfall. Nox loves climbing […]

Red Top Mountain State Park in Georgia

October 25, 2022 On Saturday (October 22), Bruce and I went to Red Top Mountain State Park on Lake Allatoona. It is a beautiful park with a $5 parking fee at the time of this post. The welcome center is well inside the park. The welcome center has a little store and a back porch […]