Rain and More Rain, a Bit of Overflow at Lake Chicot

April 26, 2024 We got a lot of rain while staying at Pecan Grove RV Park. After the rain let up, we crossed the highway to see Lake Chicot. It was up over the bulkheads. We walked out along the pier and when we came back, there was a loud splash under the pier on […]

Pictures from Dry Creek Water Park in Mt Olive, Mississippi

March 23, 2024 Dry Creek Water Park is a beautiful pine wooded park, with butterflies flitting underneath the pine trees. We saw a few dragonflies and moths as well. We even spotted one firefly. At sunset, the fish would jump up from the lake, splashing down into the water reflecting the pinks, purples, oranges, and […]

Flowers and Animals at the Fort Chiswell RV Park in Virginia

October 9, 2023 When we first arrived at the Fort Chiswell RV Park, (September 22) the golden rods were blooming among the blue and white asters next to the creek. It was a beautiful sight, so beautiful, we wondered if it was a planned garden or just random wildflowers. We’ve notice a lot of wildlife […]

Wildlife Along the Hennepin Canal Near Sheffield, Illinois

July 15, 2023 I am sharing pictures of flowers and animals I have seen around the Hennepin Canal. The oriole was very orange, but came out yellow in the picture. I worked hard to get a picture of the oriole and was disappointed that the color wasn’t right.

Checking Out the Salt Plains National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma

May 27, 2023 After our hike in the morning, Nox was tired and just wanted to rest with all her toys. I wanted to go see the Salt Plains National Wildlife Refuge, which is next to the Great Salt Plains Lake State Park. Bruce and I left Nox behind in the air conditioned RV since […]

Evening Walk Around Poverty Point State Park with Nox

June 19, 2022 We had a lovey walk yesterday evening. The sunset was spectacular and Nox enjoyed the cooler evening. Nox doesn’t enjoy walking in the heat. We saw various flowers and animals while we were walking. When we stopped to admire the sunset for a while, Nox got bored with standing and lay down […]

Walk Around Poverty Point State Park, LA

June 16, 2022 We’ve been taking walks around the park. Here are pictures of some of the campsites. As we walked along the paths, I got some pictures of local wildlife. We walked to the water and along the boardwalk. I haven’t seen any alligators or bears that the signs warn about. I am okay […]

Havana Ponds Trail at the RMANWR

September 8, 2021 On Sunday, September 5th, Bruce and I went back to the Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge (RMANWFR) to try another hiking trail. The map showed a trail by another pond and since both Lake Mary and Lake Ladora have such beautiful trails around them, I was hoping for another beautiful hike. […]

Bison Spotted at the Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge

August 15, 2021 Yesterday, a friend came over to get a tour of the RV and to go hiking with us. After giving him the tour of our RV, Bruce drove to the Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge. We parked by the building next to the lakes and took one of the trails to […]

Afternoon Walk in Park Near RV

June 20, 2021 Yesterday, Bruce, Nox and I went for a walk. We headed into the neighborhood north of the RV park. As we walked to the neighborhood, we passed a prairie dog colony. The prairie dogs barked as we walked by. Nox was very interested in the prairie dogs, but we convinced her that […]