Two in the Camper

Part Two - July 17 - 18, 2021 We set out on our hike to Cove Lake Saturday morning. It was cool and flat and in the woods. After we crossed the road, the terrain changed. It was rocky and downhill. We slipped a few times, and as we were descending, I fell forward with my pole strap around my wrist. I came down on the handgrip on rocks and extreme pain ensued. Once I caught my breath and got up, I knew I had broken my wrist. We trekked back to our campsite where we headed for the ER. Paris, Arkansas is a small town about 18 miles from the mountain. Once there, my wrist was X-rayed and told it was broken. I would need surgery but before then, I needed a procedure to set the bone back in place. However, I’d have to go to Ft. Smith for that because conscious sedation would have to be used. Paris ER wasn’t equipped with enough nurses to take care of me. So, away we went. The procedure was completed and off we went back to the campsite. I spent a restless night, and we headed home the next m...

Part One - July 15 - 16, 2021 As I sit here, I’m typing with one hand. But, that’s a later story. This was a trip  to remember. We left early Thursday morning and arrived around 2:30. The trip was uneventful getting there although going up the mountains was harrowing. Our campsite was the first one in the camp. It’s a small campground with very clean bathrooms. It was beautiful and peaceful. Mount Magazine is the highest mountain in Arkansas. It’s wooded, and the views are amazing. That night we sat out and watched fireflies. We hiked up to the top of the mountain Friday after we arrived. Saw two deer and lots of wildflowers. We hiked to the Lodge, and the views were spectacular. We also hiked another small trail, but it was muddy and turned back. That should have been an indication of things to come. Saturday we were planning to hike the Cove Lake Trail, go out to eat, and relax. Stay tuned for the rest of the story.

July 2 - 5, 2021 This trip grandkids were with us.  This is a large park in desperate need of repairs.  We arrived to our campsite, and the hookups were down.  So, we drove back to the Ranger Station where they gave us the site next to where we were supposed to be.  It was difficult getting into the site because there were mudholes and wet ground everywhere.  We eventually settled in, set up, and headed to the pool.  The main pool area has two large pools, a baby wading pool, and a splash pad.  The kids loved the pool area.  We then ate dinner, went to bed, and got the next morning for the Global Wildlife Center.  What a wonderful place.  You take a wagon ride through the park and feed the animals.  The tour guide, Lida, told us all kinds of information about the animals.  Our driver was Sarah, and they both did a great job.  We fed deer, cows, llamas, saw camels, giraffes, bison, and emus.  It was baby season, so the...

Part Two! June 18 - 22, 2021 Once at the campground, it is a parking lot.  There were only about seven campers at the most in the campground at any time.  There were about twenty-four slots available, but the park is limiting the number of people allowed.  The showers were closed. When you entered a shop, only ten max were allowed in.  Masks were not required if you were vaccinated, but it's on the honor system.  A lot of driving is involved through the park because it is so large with points of interest very far from each other.  It was truly worth the drive, though.   The first day we went to  Boquillas Crossing, a border crossing where you can walk across and enter Mexico into the little town.  However, it was not open.  The Mexicans cross over the river and leave their wares on the ground with an honor jar.  You choose what you'd like to buy and put your money in the jar.    The next day we started with Hot Spring...