No waterfalls in Northern Illinois? I found SIX in one day … and more the next!

Who knew there was so much to do near Albuquerque, New Mexico? We should have planned more time here…

One of many first order springs, over 50 millions+ gallons of clear Caribbean aqua fresh water a day, 72 degrees year round, flowing into the beautiful Suwanee River… we’ve seen more wildlife here than anywhere … including manatees, of course.

The forgotten Florida coast … maybe the perfect utopia? Wander the deserted beaches with squeaky sugar white sand, discover your own shells, climb a 1850’s lighthouse, enjoy real Florida seafood, fresh as it can be, right off the boat, ride your bike the length of the island, along a separate bike path…. wow, just wow…..

Gulf State Park, located directly on the Gulf of Mexico,  is a refreshing break from the high rise beachfront condominium parade.  Beachfront in the park features dunes and wide white sandy beaches that rival any beaches we’ve seen anywhere.  Plus there’s a great state park campground with full hookups, miles of biking and hiking trails, swimming in both the pool or lake, tennis courts – overall a first class state park!

For more, click these links …

Updated Gulf State Park Campground

Gulf State Park/Gulf Shores, AL

Top 10 Things to do in Gulf Shores

As we get older, FIRSTS are more rare, so all the more reason to celebrate our very FIRST campsite in our new Lance 1685 travel trailer!

SW Georgia’s “Little Grand Canyon”, Providence Canyon State Park, begs to be explored with a hike to the canyon floor!