Brushy Mountain State Pen!

We left Richmond on Thursday, spent the night in Wytheville, VA then headed to Melton Dam State Park outside of Knoxville.  Our site was a challenge due to it being on the edge of the road with just enough space for the Airstream and monster truck! We had the Airstream perfectly situated and realized the hookups were too far away!  So we had to maneuver again in a very narrow area....Our destination for this stop was Brushy Mountain State Penitentiary for a tour!  Brushy Mountain State Pen operated from 1896 - 2009 and housed the most dangerous men in TN.…

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Brunswick, Fort Frederica, Travel Update

We spent 5 days in the Brunswick GA area.  We visited Fort Frederica National Monument, St. Simon Island and Jekyll Island.  Our campground was at Blythe Regional Park.   Fort Frederica Three years after founding Georgia in 1733, Gen. James Edward Oglethorpe established Fort Frederica to defend the fledgling colony against Spanish attack from Florida. In time, long after the British garrison had left and the original townspeople abandoned Frederica. St. Simon Island

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Jekyll Island, GA

Today was one of those really special days, one to remember.   We are camping with our friends Gene and Don at Blythe Regional Park in Brunswick.  We ventured out today to explore Jekyll Island. (See history below) Our visit started at the Wharf for lunch, as well as, delicious drinks of Jalapeño Margaritas and a delicious concoction called a Georgia Peach!  The Wharf had outdoor seating overlooking the water.  After a super long and fun lunch we continued exploring with a destination of Driftwood Beach.  After a short walk to the beach we were so surprised by the “driftwood”;…

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Back on the road!

Today we left Richmond heading South to get our 2nd Covid shot in SC and then on to GA to meet up with BFFs from FL!  We packed up quickly between  rain and threats of snow showers.  Since we left quickly I unhooked water before I made my 2nd coffee...Carol said she would run into Dunkin Donuts to get my favorite drink, iced coffee!  Trailering an Airstream is not fun at “drive-up windows” that’s why Carol said she would run in.  I was parked alongside the road patiently waiting.  After what I thought was a long time, I finally saw…

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