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14 Tips for Traveling with your Pets!

May 11, 2015 suzy 2 Comments

I get asked often how our dogs have taken to traveling. Because we are full timers, we had to work up a routine for them that keeps them happy, entertained and healthy, while at the same time allowing us to do what we want to do.

For those that do not travel full time, traveling with your pet is becoming more and more common. After all, if you are like us, you just may consider your pet one of the family.

This is the first time Ralph and Faith had ever seen a beach. They were a bit confused at the time as to what this might be, but warmed up to it quickly when they both discovered that there were fish in the water.

Finding a pet friendly beach can be difficult and I have to say that we visited quite a few before we found one that we could bring the dogs to. It is important to always follow the rules of the area so that you don’t ruin it for others. Faith and Ralph loved the opportunity to see this beach in Carabelle, FL, and hopefully many other dogs will too!

Here are 14 traveling tips that we learned along the way:

Consider the trip from your pet’s point of view. Will they actually enjoy the trip or will they be cooped up the whole time? If you do not think you will have the opportunity to spend time with them, then maybe this particular trip might not be the best one for them. Don’t take them just because you can.
Does your pet suffer from motion sickness, or get ill when routines are disrupted? This should be considered. Are they just going to be miserable?

Does your pet have issues with other people or animals? Socializing an animal can be as simple as taking them to the dog park now and then and getting them used to the fact that there are more people in their world than just you. Our dogs were not socialized before our first trip, but we have been surprised at how quickly they have adjusted to a new world around them. Just be sure to be aware when new people come up on you and allow your dog to get used to the idea of other folks wanting to pet them.

The health of your pet is a huge consideration especially when traveling. Be sure that all vaccinations are up to date, and that you carry the shot records with you. For airline travel, health certifications are required. Be aware that there are germs and parasites in other areas of the country that your pet may not encounter in your own yard. Personally, I like to be sure they are both up to date on flea meds too. Certain areas of the country have larger numbers of ticks and mosquitoes which may be a threat to your dog’s health.
When traveling, a crate is a good place for your pet when riding in a car or RV. It is actually safer for both of you. It prevents your pet from becoming a projectile if you have to stop fast, reducing the chance of injury to both you and your pet.

Be sure that your pet has ID tags with your phone number on them and a sturdy leash and collar. Consider a permanent form of identification such as a microchip.
Never leave your pet in a parked car, especially if it is warm out. It takes no time at all for the inside of a car to heat up and become very dangerous to a small pet. That said, keep in mind that a RV is basically a vehicle. The same rules apply!
Going out in a boat? Don’t forget flotation vests for your dog. Sure he can swim, but there is the possibility of drowning even for the best of swimmers.

Does your pet have a favorite blanket or toy? Be sure to bring it along! Sometimes just having something familiar nearby is enough to calm any fears.

Take a lot of breaks while on the road. We try to stop every few hours to walk our dogs. Usually, we hit a rest stop and find the dog walk area. It is good for everyone to get out and take a small walk and the dogs love to get the exercise.
Be sure to provide plenty of water during your trip, but limit the food while traveling. You never know when a bout of car sickness might pop up, so hold off on feeding too much until you get where you are going. If the animal is prone to nervous stomach, you may want to stick to bland food until they calm down a bit once you arrive.
Be a good pet owner. Follow the rules of the area. Do not take your dog where he is not allowed, and pick up after them.

Dogs love healthy routines. Once you are at your destination, provide regular walks, access to fresh water, and regular companionship.
Include activities in your trip that are pet friendly such as hiking or maybe an off-leash dog park. Check the available local activities in areas that you will be visiting to ensure that they do allow pets.

Having your pet along on your trip will be very enjoyable as long as you prepare them for it, and allow them to enjoy the ride! And if you never know, they just might show you something you might have missed along the way!

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We finally made it to Bar Harbor!

May 8, 2015 suzy 4 Comments

We arrived in Bar Harbor, Maine, about two weeks ago. I’ve been asked by several people why we chose Bar Harbor as our first ultimate destination. Well, the truth is, Bar Harbor chose us.

Last August, I put our resumes on the KOA website. Shortly afterwards, we had five different offers for work camping jobs in the United States! Maine, Colorado, New Mexico, Montana and California. After speaking with the manager at the Bar Harbor Oceanside KOA, we decided to take the leap and head north.

Neither of us had ever been to Maine, and what a great way to start a new life in a beautiful part of the world!

We arrived on April 18. This particular park does not open until May 7 due to the extreme weather in this part of the country. For the first few weeks of our new jobs, we were to help the other work campers on site to clean up the park and make it ready for the grand opening.

I have to admit that the work was tough. This park shuts down in mid October. There was heavy snow this year resulting in many fallen trees. Reopening it involves thoroughly cleaning all cabins, cleaning up leaves and debris from campsites, learning the computer systems and how to take reservations, scrubbing bathrooms, picking up trash, and much, much more.

This is the land of no “R”s! There is lobstah, beyah (beer), and but-tah popcorn!

And the weather? Well, it is has been cold, windy and rainy, punctuated by moments of brilliant warm sunshine. We were told that if you didn’t like the weather, all you needed to do is wait an hour and it would change.

Heavy winds and rain brought down even more trees after we arrived including this one in front of our RV! Dave had noticed a split in the tree and when he went out to warn our coworkers, the tree fell. That was definitely our excitement for that day!

But it hasn’t been all work…

We had a fun gathering with our boss and the rest of our co-workers. We ate burgers on the grill, lots of great homemade food and even met Big Foot! Looks like it is going to be a fun summer!

In the evening when it is nice, we gather up a bunch of wood and make a nice campfire. We have met a whole lot of people here with so many things in common with us. They are also full time RVers and most of them have been doing it a whole lot longer than us.

We are excited to share the sights and adventures of the Bar Harbor area with you over the next few months.

I have to admit that occasionally I get a little homesick. I can’t shake the idea that I’m on vacation and any time now, I need to return home to Georgia. We have been gone a month now. I miss my family, my house and some of the routine that I had over the past 20 years.

But I do love getting up in the early morning and walking the dogs and enjoying the fresh crisp air that this beautiful part of the country has to offer.

And when I get back to the RV, Dave has a fresh cup of hot coffee waiting for me.

Yes, I think I can totally get used to this!

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The New England Coast

April 29, 2015 suzy 7 Comments

We decided to add another stop on our route to Maine in order to make the drive times less strenuous for Dave. Seems that keeping the distance no longer than 320 miles was a perfect scenario for him. So with that in mind, our next stop was a small campground in Salisbury, MA.

The weather? Well, it was not cooperating. Seems that skies are sunny unless we are hitching up the car and getting ready to hit the road. It poured down rain on us as we prepared to leave Connecticut behind.

Fortunately there was sun waiting for us in Massachusetts.

It was too late, though. I officially had Rosanne Rosannadanna hair, much to Dave’s amusement.

Salisbury? Well, because of the rainy weather, and the fact that we were only in town a day, we did not get to see a whole lot of it. The community is a popular summer resort beach town situated on the Atlantic Ocean, north of Boston, right on the New Hampshire border.

We can, however, recommend the Seaglass Restaurant, located right on the ocean in downtown Salisbury. After a chilly, rainy day, a hot bowl of New England Clam Chowder certainly hit the spot.

And the great thing about the Seaglass Restaurant is the fact that you can sit and watch the ocean while enjoying your meal!

And this is what is called a Lobster Roll. It is a mix of lobster, veggies and special sauce in a hotdog bun. We will find out later that this particular item is hugely popular in New England.

The sun came out the next day and as we headed north, we made a pitstop in the town of Hampton, NH. What beautiful scenery!

Hampton Beach boasts a mile long boardwalk and Hampton Center which is lined with fast food and full service restaurants offering seafood, onion rings, fried dough and much more. You’ll also find lounges offering nightly entertainment, candy stores, gift shops and mini golf and amusement arcades.

And just look at the rocks! Yep, that is where my mind goes. You can take a crafter anywhere, and they just see potential.

This is what I see! Painted Paisley Stones – of course!

Hampton Beach was full of activity including this lone scuba diver.

We noted that there is a RV park located right down the road from this beautiful spot. Hampton Beach State Park has RV campsites right on the ocean. The campground, with 28 sites, is open for reservations from Memorial Day weekend through Columbus Day weekend.

It is definitely a spot we will keep in mind if we are in the area when it is open.

So… our next stop is Bar Harbor, Maine! We are excited and just a tad nervous to find out what is on the horizon. See you there!

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The beautiful coast of Connecticut!

April 25, 2015 suzy 3 Comments

Driving north from Hershey, we rolled into Aces High Campground in East Lyme, CT. We took a slight departure from KOA and chose this campground based on the fact that it was close to the ocean and boasted lakeside lots.

The weather was beautiful and we managed to get a spot right along side the lake. Well, I have to admit that we were pretty much the only ones there. We shared a campground with geese, ducks, and about 10 RV’s that were being stored there for the winter.

The dogs and I discovered a great walking trail that took us all the way around the lake. Cool shot, right? Of course after taking the photo, I had to spend 20 minutes untangling Faith from tree trunks.

Oh, and it was about a minute after that when my brand new (six day old) iPhone 6 suddenly bit the dust. As a professional blogger with a major dependency on my mobile hot spot, this was a big deal.

So we ended up spending our entire first day in Connecticut looking for someone to replace my iPhone6. You see, AT&T (while they were happy to take my money), do not support the iPhone. They told us we would need to go to Apple.

We ended up having to drive an hour to the Apple Genius Bar in New Haven in order to get my phone replaced. The day actually turned out much better once we got there. The Genius Bar was located right in the center of Yale University. They cheerfully replaced my phone and we were able to see Yale University up close and personal at the same time!

On the way back home, we did a detour to the coast and enjoyed some beautiful sandy beaches. Dave challenged me to a 2 mile hike along this sandy trail.

Ever tried to walk for two miles in loose sand? My daily exercise quota was totally met. In fact, I’m going for another aspirin right now…

The next day, we visited Mystic Seaport. Not doing any research up front, I assumed that Mystic Seaport was just a huge harbor full of ships.

It turns out that Mystic Seaport is the nation’s leading maritime museum. It is home to four National Historic Landmark vessels, including the Charles W. Morgan, the last wooden whaleship in the world. The museum features a working preservation shipyard, a re-created 19th-century seafaring village, exhibits and even a planetarium.

The town of Mystic was quaint and colorful, and full of art! Totally my kind of town.

You know, my sister has perfected the selfie with her face in the foreground and something awesome behind her.

Us? Not so much.

You can’t tell by the photo, but he is holding the camera (because he has longer arms) and I am pushing the button (because he can’t seem to hold the camera and push the button at the same time). In all the commotion, trying to push the button and get my short squatty head and his super tall head in the same frame, we always seem to lose the cool thing in the background.

For the record, it was a boat.

And I certainly cannot talk about Mystic without mentioning the lighthouses! The New London Harbor Lighthouse was originally built in 1801. The keeper’s dwelling is now a private residence, but the lighthouse is still active. Tours need to be arranged for this lighthouse by appointment only, so we didn’t get to see it up close and personal.

And there is the New London Ledge Lighthouse! This one fascinates me because it has been featured on several ghost hunting shows. I love ghost stories.

This floating lighthouse, originally built in 1901, is famous for the ghost of an early keeper, nicknamed “Ernie,” who allegedly haunts the lighthouse. Lighthouses keepers in the past have reported unexplained knockings, doors opening and closing repeatedly, the television turning on and off by itself and even the unexplained removal of sheets from beds!

Unfortunately, the only way to get to this little lighthouse is by boat, so this is the closest I was able to get to it.

I’m sure Ernie was very disappointed…

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Beautiful and historic Hershey, PA!

April 19, 2015 suzy 4 Comments

Seems like the further we head north, the more we go back in time. We left spring behind somewhere on the Pennsylvania line, and were met with chilly weather and trees that have just now started recovering from a harsh winter.

The Hershey Johnstown KOA was our campground of choice. Tucked in beside the beautiful Swatara creek, we loved the ambiance of this little campground! Our rig was a bit to big to fit in the spaces along the creek, so we were set back on the wooded side, but walking the dogs was a treat here.

Of course when in Hershey, one must go see what all the fuss is about! And if it required eating chocolate, well Dave and I would just have to make the sacrifice. We are just that dedicated…

Dave and I are history buffs, so we were excited to learn everything we could about this interesting town and the man that originated it.

The Hershey Company originated with candy-manufacturer Milton Hershey’s decision in 1894 to produce sweet chocolate as a coating for his caramels. In 1900, the company began producing milk chocolate in bars, wafers and other shapes.

Hershey used mass production in his factories and was able to lower the per-unit cost and make milk chocolate, once a luxury item for the wealthy, affordable to all.

Our first stop was at Hershey’s Chocolate World. Entrance is free, which is totally up our alley. Chocolate as far as you could see. I made Dave put that humongous Hershey kiss back. And then we both backed slowly away…

Fun Fact: Did you know that Hershey’s kisses have been around since 1907?

We then took the free Hershey’s Chocolate Tour. It was about a 10 minute ride through a Hershey “factory” where some animated cows show you how chocolate bars are made. It was campy and fun! And that cow song “Hershey’s Milk Chocolate!” will stick in your head.

Literally for days.

Oh, and you get chocolate at the end of the ride!

HERSHEY’S markets its products in approximately 70 countries worldwide. They currently have around 14,000 employees and net sales in excess of $6.6 billion.

And the cool thing is that The Hershey Company remains committed to the vision and values of the man who started it all so many years ago.

For a small fee, we took the Hershey Trolley Works tour of the city, where we were told the history of the city, the Hershey Company and Milton Hershey, the founder.

One of the stops was the Milton Hershey School. We were able to go inside, but I have to tell you that my camera just didn’t do it justice. So here is a short video that talks a bit about the school and it’s history.

In 1918, Milton Hershey and his wife, Catherine Hershey, donated all of their considerable wealth, of around 60 million dollars, to the boarding school upon Catherine Hershey’s death. Before his own death in 1945, Milton Hershey ensured the school would live on by donating 30% of all future Hershey profits to the school.

Due to this generous donation, Milton Hershey School now has over 7 billion dollars in assets, making it one of the richest schools in the world.

Part of the trolley ride included driving by the Hershey mansion, which is the home that Milton built for his beloved wife in the early 1900’s. It now serves as an office building for those that handle the Milton Hershey School trust.

We learned a whole lot on our tour of Hershey and highly recommend the Trolley rides and the free Hershey’s Chocolate tour.

Special Note: Due to the time of year, we did not have to deal with crowds. If you happen to be in the area during the summer season, be prepared. They told us that the population of Hershey triples during the height of the summer season.

Our next stop is the coast of Connecticut. See you there!.

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The rolling green hills of Staunton, VA!

April 17, 2015 suzy 6 Comments

After leaving Statesville, NC, we headed up to the KOA in Staunton, VA. Staunton is located in Northern Virginia, in the Shenandoah Valley in between the Blue Ridge and Allegheny Mountains. I grew up in Northern VA, near Washington DC, so I really wasn’t expecting much more than city and crowds. I was pleasantly surprised.

We were met by beautiful rolling hills of fresh green grass. Honestly, the hills went on for miles! Dotted with barns and silos, and covered with beautiful grass. My first thought was, “who the heck keeps all that grass mowed?”

Turns out that cows do! Who knew?

Well, apparently Dave did, but you see I am a city mouse trying to blend in with all those cool country mice.

And the RV park even had it’s share of wildlife. Geese, ducks and I even happened upon a bunch of deer on an early morning walk with the dogs. They stood so still that the dogs didn’t even notice them.

And while I may be a city mouse, my dogs are apparently southern born and bred. The minute the temperature dropped into the 50’s, both dogs disappeared into quilt cocoons on my couch.

Quick quiz- can you find the dogs in the photo above?

We took a drive out to downtown Staunton. If you are in the area and want to blend, we discovered that the correct pronunciation of the town name is STAN-ton.

I love the old architecture! The city is known for beautiful buildings. Staunton is also the birthplace of Woodrow Wilson, the 28th US President and the home of Mary Baldwin College, and the Virginia School for the Deaf and Blind.

We bank with SunTrust, so we were particularly intrigued that this beautiful building actually houses our bank! We suddenly felt the need to visit our accounts.

The inside is just as spectacular as the outside.

Also in Staunton is The Cheese Shop! It is a local family owned Amish-style bulk foods store. They offer a huge selection of cheeses from the Amish Country in Ohio, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin along with baking items, and bulk package food.

We highly recommend the Amish Farmers Cheese. It is amazing. Also if you haven’t ever had it, you need to try Lebanon Bologna. It is similar to Salami, but with a tangier, smokey flavor.

Ralph highly recommends it too!

Dave took advantage of the nice weather and built several campfires while we were there. Like most KOA’s, you can purchase wood at the office and they will deliver it for you.

Do you love authentic German food? When in Staunton, be sure to check out the Edelweiss German Restaurant. The food is amazing! They also have a huge selection of German beer and wine.

I ordered Knackwurst with sauerkraut and mashed potatoes. Dave was feeling daring and ordered the Schweineroulade. It is a tender pork cutlet stuffed with pickles, herbs and spices, covered with a tasty sour cream sauce and Bavarian dumplings. We both agreed that both meals were delicious, but his was the best!

The meal came with lots of sides including green beans, cooked cabbage, pickled red cabbage (yumm!), and dumplings. Oh, and be sure to check the German Wine Menu.

We definitely will be coming back next time we are in the area!

After a wonderful three day stay, we left Staunton and headed out toward Hershey, PA. We both decided that if we ever have the opportunity, we would be back for a longer stay. Staunton was a beautiful place and is definitely one of our favorite stops on this trip.

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A look at Statesville, NC

April 12, 2015 suzy 4 Comments

Our first stop out of Atlanta was Statesville, NC. Dave had previously mapped out our route to Maine and randomly chose four KOA’s to stop at on the way up. Strategically, he wanted them to be no more than 300 miles apart, as driving a huge RV in traffic can be extremely tiring. And I am currently not approved by either one of us to take on that task…

Our plan is to stay a few days if we love it, or leave the next day if we don’t. Arriving in early April to Statesville KOA was a treat with beautiful spring flowers to greet us. We were quite happy with this location!

Statesville is located in Iredell County, in north western NC, east of Asheville. It was named an All-American City in 2009. The city itself was founded by Scots-Irish Presbyterians and German Lutherans, who originally settled in Pennsylvania, and then moved down to Statesville to plant crops in the fertile soil where game and water were plentiful.

One of the big draws of the area is Lake Norman. It is a man made lake created between 1959 and 1964. The dam was constructed by Duke Power and is reputed to be the largest manmade body of fresh water in NC.

Seems we always end up at dams, doesn’t it? We love the big beautiful lakes. Oh and there is the fact that you can say dam in just about every sentence.

A stress reliever, right?

If you love to fish, then Lake Norman is for you. There are yellow perch, crappie, bluegill, and striped, largemouth and white bass. Lake Norman State Park features 33 campsites with tent pads, picnic tables and grills. The park is open year round for campers.

While perusing the lake and saying dam a lot, we ran across Eddie’s Seafood and Raw Bar. Since it seems to be named after my brother, naturally I was interested in stopping. But I have to admit that the main draw was the fact that it sits right on Lake Norman.

There was plenty of seating inside and the atmosphere was awesome. However, we chose like everyone else that day to eat out on the back porch.

Dave doing his manly-man pose.

We sat back and enjoyed the view. There were folks already out on the lake water skiing, and a few children playing on the shore. A very pretty spot.

And if you are wondering about the food, we can say that it was delicious. We both ordered the Blackened Fish Sandwich. Dave suggests that you add the slaw to the sandwich before eating it.

Excellent.

If you are in the Statesville area and looking for a nice place with great atmosphere for lunch or dinner, be sure to check out Eddie’s Seafood and Raw Bar.

That evening, I needed to do a post for Suzy’s Sitcom on Easy Tangy Barbequed Pork Chops. Believe me, this is a simple recipe. It is easy to make and delicious.

See, even Ralph thinks it looks good. Something tells me that I shouldn’t turn my back on him…

I put my handy-dandy grill cook to work, and sat back to enjoy the atmosphere.

We are really enjoying this journey so far. Our next stop is Staunton, VA. We will be staying in another KOA there. With a beautiful weather forecast of sunny and in the 70’s, we should have a great time.

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Branson, Missouri – fun and campy even without Barry Williams!

March 30, 2015 suzy 3 Comments

Branson, Missouri is many things. Colorful, exciting, touristy and campy all at the same time. It reminded me somewhat of Gatlinburg, TN. Without Dolly Parton, of course. Lots of things to see and do, all on a single strip of road.

Unusual buildings were everywhere. I’m sure the idea is to get you to stop. And this little technique worked well with me. The hubby got plenty of eye rolling in every time I asked him to pull over so that I could take a photo.

I don’t like fried chicken much and I’d already eaten breakfast, but I have to tell you, this chicken at The Great American Steak and Chicken House was beckoning me in! Dave firmly put me back in the car and moved me along.

Oh my! Mount Rushmore! Only not!

I did convince him to stop at the cool looking Jackie B. Goode’s Uptown Cafe for a hotdog. Seems that most every restaurant offers live entertainment!

Downtown offered all the shopping that you could possibly ever want. All with the tourist in mind. Lots of Branson t-shirts, Branson jewelry, Branson cup holders, Branson magnets, and any other Branson item you might have to have.

I’m not a shopper, much to Dave’s relief. But I do love to look around, do a bit of window shopping and a whole bunch of people watching.

Oh, and they had an ice cream shop that we may or may not have checked out. Let’s just say that the Black Walnut ice cream could very possibly have been delicious.

So what did I miss? Well how about the Barry Williams 70’s Music Celebration show?

Turns out he only performs at 2:00 PM every other day. How could a top of the line performer end up with a 2:00 PM time slot, I’ll never know. I’ll just have to be satisfied with this little clip of a video that someone took with their cell phone.

They take videos like my mom does and cut off his head most of the time. But you get the gist.

A stellar performance, I’m sure.

You know, come to think of it, Dave didn’t seem too upset that we missed the show. LOL!

So in an effort to make up for the fact that we missed Barry Williams, we went to the Hollywood Wax Museum and I introduced Dave to Taylor Swift.

I think he might have been invading her space a bit, though.

On the other hand, Hugh Hefner was quite cool with me hanging out with him. He said that anytime I’m in the vicinity of the Playboy mansion, that I’m welcome to stop by!

Dave said he may or may not add that to his itinerary…

Donald Trump was a git grouchy and wanted to fire Dave right away. I convinced him that Dave might be a decent employee. We were still discussing his options…

…when Dave found a job with the Men in Black.

Somewhere in the front lobby near the red carpet, I tripped over Angie’s dress and ended up sprawled dramatically all over the floor. Brad stepped over me quite gallantly and posed for two more photos with barely a pause.

That is the difference between professionals and amateurs, folks!

Not into wax museums?

How about some beautiful scenery?

Table Rock Lake spans more than 43 thousand acres and 800 miles of shoreline. This beautiful lake was created in August of 1958, when the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers built Table Rock Dam across the White River. This area is perfect for campers, pleasure boaters, fishermen and those that love water sports.

We ran across several beautiful campgrounds along the lake. They offered full hook ups in many of them and wonderful lake views!

Fishing in this area of the country is very popular. The lakes are full of bass, crappie, white bass, catfish and bluegill. Beneath the dam, the Missouri Department of Conservation operates a fish hatchery, which is used to stock trout in Lake Taneycomo.

Since we were out looking for views, we took the 22 mile scenic loop.

The loop takes you by the Table Rock Dam and offers lots of beautiful scenic overlooks.

We were very impressed with the city of Branson. Lots of friendly folks, lots of things to see and do, and if you are a shopper, well you are in heaven!

Now if we can just get Barry Williams to do an encore, all will be well with the world…

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The Big Dam Bridge in Little Rock Arkansas

March 25, 2015 suzy 5 Comments

We left from Bremen, GA on Sunday. Timing was not the best as it literally poured down rain on us the whole way to Little Rock, AR. A stressful nine hour drive for Dave, that is for sure.

And it took constant diligence to keep mud from being tracked into the RV every time we stopped for a doggy bathroom break. I’m learning quickly how to juggle two dogs and an umbrella. It was a long day.

It was incredibly nice to wake up the next morning to a beautiful spring day in Little Rock!

I had to get some photos of the flowering cherry trees. Love these, but they only last a week so you have to enjoy them as quickly as you can!

We toured a bit of North Little Rock and ate at a small sandwich and pizza place . I took a nice photo of Dave.

He reciprocated with a terrible shot of me.

Well naturally.

We discovered the nearby Arkansas River Trail and decided to do a bit of walking. Well, to be honest, this sign totally caught our eye. Did you know that they have a Big Dam Bridge in Arkansas?

We love dams. It gives us an excuse to put the word dam in everything we say. I imagine the Big Dam Bridge crosses the Big Dam River. And maybe there is a dam store there that sells dam hotdogs with big dam bags of chips. Dammit.

The Arkansas River Trail runs through Little Rock and North Little Rock, connecting 38 parks, six museums and 5,000+ acres of federal, state and local parkland. The loop is an impressive 88 miles, runs largely along both sides of the Arkansas River and is nicely paved.

It was quite popular too! Tons of hikers, cyclists, skaters, joggers were out and about there. Impressively busy for a Monday afternoon!