Two in the Camper

December 10 - 12, 2021 We took the littles with us this time.  We left Friday morning and arrived around 1:00 after stopping for lunch at McDonald's in Monroe.  While Ricky finished setting up, we rode our bikes to the office to get our tags, but they weren't open yet. So, we rode to one of the playgrounds which they loved. This park is probably my favorite of all the parks we've visited so far.  It's beautiful with trails and is designed with children in mind.  There is a swimming pool, two storywalk trails, camping, fishing, and cabins.  The pavilions that you rent have their own bathrooms and lights.  The campsites are large and level. The bathrooms and laundry room were very clean and well-lit.   Down at the water there is a tree called the Castle Tree.  It is thought to be a thousand years old and is so large you can canoe or kayak through it.  I highly recommend this park.

Nov. 20 - 28, 2021                              Wow!  What a trip!  We began on Saturday and lot camped at Cracker Barrel in Suwanee, Georgia.  It was rainy and cold when we woke up on Sunday. We had breakfast and then hit the road.  We arrived at Hickory Nut Family Campground and set up.  What a gorgeous place to stay for the week!   After setting up, we headed to the grocery store.  We came back, and I fixed our routine chili and cornbread.  We got up the next morning and headed to Chimney Rock.  What a climb!  It was cold and very windy.   We then headed down to the falls where "The Last Mohican" was filmed.  Such a beautiful place. We came down and ate in town.   Tuesday, we headed to Rumbling Bald where we hiked and met some rock climbers who allowed me to take their picture. We ate at Burntshirt Vineyards after heading to the Fl...