Pam and I are staying the night at Fern Lake Campground and RV Park in Paducah, Kentucky. Nice site on the bank of a lake. We are camped under a huge oak tree.
We went to the old downtown where they have an impressive series of murals on the flood wall along the Illinois River. This river town needs more than 1 evening to discover all its riches.
Visits: 51
Pam and I spent the day in Springfield, IL doing all things Lincoln and staying 2 nights at Double J RV Park. We started our day at the Hen House. I nice country diner stat serves great breakfast.
We visited the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum and Library. The musem is great. It takes you through his whole life, not just his presidency. Very informative and well executed. We spent over 2 hours there.
The Museum complex includes Springfield Union Station
We toured the Lincoln Family Home which is a National Park Service. They have bought all of the surrounding homes that existed when Lincoln lived there.
Finally, we visited Lincon’s Tomb where he and his family were laid to rest (except for his oldest son who is in Arlington).
Visits: 17
We received the detailed list of campsites for our upcoming Taste of Blue Ridge 2022 Caravan. As of now, there will be 18 Airsteams & 36 people participating in the 25-day caravan which will travel 477 miles.
| Arrive/Depart | Campground | City | Phone | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 17-20 | Grumpy Bear Campground | Bryson City, NC | 828-788-2095 | Full |
| May 20-25 | Bear Creek Campground | Ashville, NC | 828-253-0798 | Full |
| May 25-27 | Bear Den Campground | 600 Bear Den Mountain Road | 828-765-2888 | Full |
| Spruce Pine, NC 28777 | ||||
| May 27-June2 | Boone KOA | Boone, NC | 828-264-7250, 828-266-1769 | Full |
| June 2-5 | Cool Breeze Campground | Galax, VA | 276-236-0300 | Full |
| June 5-7 | Sedalia Center | 1108 Sedalia School Rd, Big Island, VA 24526 | 434-299-5080 | None (Boone Docking) |
| June 7-12 | Misty Mountain | Greenwood, VA | 540-456-6409 | Full |
Visits: 35
Along with Nancy Theis, we visited the Dana Thomas House in Springfield, IL. The home is largely how it was early in the century. A very nice tour that is free of charge. Unfortunately, they did not allow any photos.
Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright in 1902 for Susan Lawrence Dana, a forward-thinking socialite living in Springfield, Illinois. The home, the 72nd building designed by Wright, contains the largest collection of site-specific, original Wright art glass and furniture. Wright’s first “blank check” commission, the home has 35 rooms in the 12,000 square feet of living space which includes 3 main levels and 16 varying levels in all.
Visits: 21
On the way, We were able to visit with Pam’s Great Aunt before she passed away. Then to Owatanna MN to visit our Sister In-Law.
I had a great visit at Doboy on Wednesday. Enjoyed seeing lots of old friends and meeting some of the new people.
Visits: 32
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