Teresa’s Musings
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Panama City, FL
Read more: Panama City, FLFRI., JAN 5 thru WED., JAN 10, 2024 We spent one night in Tallahassee then traveled 137 miles west, stopping at a truck rest area to kill a few hours, before arriving for an afternoon check-in at St Andrews State Park in Panama City FL on Sat., Jan. 6th (2023). We are back in…
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Cedar Key, FL
Read more: Cedar Key, FLMON., JAN 1 thru THUR., JAN 4, 2024 We traveled 144 miles north from Riverview to Cedar Key, Florida and arrived on New Year’s Day 2024 to Cedar Key RV Resort. This is the quaint part of Florida — small towns and few people. Cedar Key is one of the oldest ports in the state.…
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Riverview/Tampa, FL (Part 2)
Read more: Riverview/Tampa, FL (Part 2)FRI., DEC 15 thru SUN., DEC 31, 2023 We spent a fabulous weekend (Dec. 15 & 16th, 2023) with Cheryl’s bestie Carol Ann and housemate/friend Denise, at their beautiful home in Bonita Springs. The weather may not have been perfect but the company sure was! We swam in their heated pool (with warm towels waiting…
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Riverview/Tampa, FL (Part 1)
Read more: Riverview/Tampa, FL (Part 1)WED., NOV 1 thru THUR., DEC 14, 2023 We arrived at charming Hidden River RV Resort in Riverview FL (30 minutes east of Tampa) on November 1, (2023). It’s filled with greenery… lots of live oak, palm trees and grassy areas throughout the property plus views of the Alafia River from certain vantage points. We’re…
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Silver Springs State Park, Silver Springs, FL
Read more: Silver Springs State Park, Silver Springs, FLTHUR., OCT 26 thru TUES., OCT 31, 2023 We’re continuing to travel south. This time 103 miles to arrive at Silver Springs SP in Silver Springs, FL which is in north central Florida. The park is famous for its rich history as a major Hollywood filming location and its iconic glass bottom boat tours, which…
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Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park, White Springs, FL
Read more: Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park, White Springs, FLMON., OCT 23 thru WED., OCT 25, 2023 We spent one last night in Georgia at Twin Oaks RV Park in the town of Elko then woke up the next morning and traveled 163 miles south to arrive at Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center SP in White Springs, FL. It’s named after the same Stephen…
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“Alpine” Helen, GA
Read more: “Alpine” Helen, GATHURS., OCT 19 thru SUN., OCT 22, 2023 We had a fun few days at Don Carter State Park in Gainesville, GA after traveling about 150 miles south from Asheville, NC. The park is named in honor of real-estate executive Don Carter who served on the Georgia Department of Natural Resources board for 29 years…
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Asheville, NC & Biltmore House
Read more: Asheville, NC & Biltmore HouseFRI., OCT 13 thru WED., OCT 18, 2023 We crossed into North Carolina and traveled 138 miles south to arrive at Campfire Lodgings located in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Asheville. The campground sits on 100 forested acres with a few trails woven into the grounds. Upon our arrival, we had to drive a winding…
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Hungry Mother State Park, Marion VA
Read more: Hungry Mother State Park, Marion VATUES., OCT 10 thru THURS., OCT 12, 2023 After traveling 200 miles south from Cottageville, WV, we arrived here at Hungry Mother SP in Marion, VA. We are in the southwest corner of Virginia in the Blue Ridge portion of the southern Appalachian Mountains. We’re seeing some beautiful early fall color on the trees and…
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Charleston, WV
Read more: Charleston, WVSAT., OCT 7 thru MON., OCT 9, 2023 We traveled 150 miles south from Columbus, Ohio to Blue Heron Landing in Cottageville, WV. The following morning we woke up to 38 degree temps! This is a rural area of West Virginia. Quiet and pretty. West Virginia marks the 45th state that we’ve visited in our…
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Columbus, OH
Read more: Columbus, OHTUES., OCT 3 thru FRI., OCT 6, 2023 We arrived just outside Columbus, Ohio at Cross Creek Camping Resort after traveling 142 miles south from the Toledo area. On Wednesday, Oct. 4th (2023), the pod visited the Franklin Park Conservatory & Botanical Gardens in Columbus. What a treat! The oldest portions of the conservatory include…
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Maumee Bay State Park, Oregon OH
Read more: Maumee Bay State Park, Oregon OHFRI., SEPT 29 thru MON., OCT 2, 2023 We traveled 85 miles south and arrived at Maumee Bay State Park on the shores of Lake Erie in Oregon, OH. We’re about 20 minutes from Toledo. Gary and I have stayed here before. It’s 1,900 acres of loveliness! 250+ campsites, bike trails, hiking trails, fishing, beaches,…