Tag: walks

  • More Fundy Coast Highs & Lows

    More Fundy Coast Highs & Lows

    For most visitors, the star of the Fundy Coast is the massive contrast between the high and low tides. While visitors flock to Hopewell Rocks Provincial Park to watch the rising and falling water and to see the famous sea stacks (known as flower pots), Reg and I got our first glimpse of the tidal…

  • Fundy Coast Highs & Lows

    Fundy Coast Highs & Lows

    After our race across the U.S., a five-night stay at Fundy National Park stretched out ahead of us. The New Brunswick park was equipped with a washer/dryer and the nearby little town of Alma had a much needed gas pump. We were set for a week of sightseeing and our first order of business was…

  • Mounds of History

    Mounds of History

    Indiana’s Mounds State Park happened to be in the right place at the right time for a 2-night stay as we traveled east. We’ve continued to be pleasantly surprised with our somewhat random park choices. While many have been fairly rustic, this park was beautifully manicured with miles of hiking trails, but the 10 ancient…

  • Cicada Songfest

    Cicada Songfest

    Confused, Reg rolled down his truck window. “What is that noise?” An ear-piercing whine filled the truck cab. “Are those Cicadas?” We arrived at Illini State Park in Illinois just in time to experience the sights and sounds of this year’s history-making invasion of these little winged creatures. Fortunately, their season was drawing to an…

  • Where Are The Rocks?

    Where Are The Rocks?

    Before settling into our drive south, we had one, quick detour to make. It was time to wage war against mosquitoes and more ammunition was needed. We dashed into the local Walmart and left with a bag full of paraphernalia guaranteed to repel the most persistent of the little bloodsuckers. That should do it! I…

  • Fort Ransom Demands Payment

    Fort Ransom Demands Payment

    Payment for our 2-night stay at Fort Ransom State Park in North Dakota that is. This jewel of a state park, which takes its name from an 1860 military fort, is situated southwest of Fargo and surrounded by farm and ranch land. The park itself seems to be carved from the tall grasslands that North…

  • Beautiful Memories

    Beautiful Memories

    We’ve enjoyed a week-long visit with friends Chris and Judy. Before they hitched up their trailer for the drive home, we had one last adventure in Saguaro National Park East. There’s a beautiful loop drive through the park with ample pull-outs for an up-close look at the desert vegetation. Our first stop allowed Chris, who in his younger…

  • Now That We’re Settled

    Now That We’re Settled

    All systems remain in working order as we mark the end of our first week as temporary residents of Tucson, Arizona. The RV park is well run and Reg’s phone pings several times a day with reminders of activities meant to create a community feel. We went to trivia night – a disaster for our self esteem,…

  • 500 Miles in Six Minutes

    A quick look at the ever-changing scenery of France’s Via Podiensis.