Month: April 2023 (Page 2 of 2)

Texas and New Orleans

April 16, 2023 / / 0 Comments

We finished out last week at Camp Caravan RV Park. A well run park outside of Waco. Great location and we will return to the area.

On Monday, we traveled to Martin Dies Jr. State Park outside of Jasper, Texas. We met up with our good friend, Al Jordan, who was staying close by. What a great state park with lots of cypress and magnolia trees. Highly recommend this park. We kayaked 5 miles along the Paddling Trails. and hiked. Kelly even played pickleball with Al.

Pam and I hiked the Slough Trail which features 16 Bridges. We actually counted 17.

On Thursday, we left Texas, and headed to New Orleans where we stayed at the French Quarter RV Resort. This is a well run park right outside of the French Quarter. In fact, it is a quick 5 – 10 minute walk. Although very expensive ($120/night), the location was worth it.

Visits: 13

The dig site with the murals

Waco Mammoth National Monument

April 16, 2023 / / 0 Comments

While in Waco, we visited the Mammoth National Monument. On a spring day in 1978, Paul Barron and Eddie Bufkin embarked on a search for arrowheads and fossils near the Bosque River. To their surprise, the men stumbled upon a large bone eroding out of a ravine. This ended up being a huge discovery of Columbian Mammoths.

Visits: 9

The first Magnolia Sign made by Chip

Magnolia Market in Waco

April 15, 2023 / / 2 Comments

On Saturday, we took a shot drive to Waco Texas.

Our primary purpose was to visit the Magnolia Market in Waco. Pam loved the shopping and the entire atmosphere. It’s a great tourist opportunity, but also a great gathering place for the locals. Everything is done right and picture perfect. Food Trucks, Sweat Tea and Cup Cakes.

Pam wrote a personal note to Jo and Chip in the guest book.

We had lunch at The Backyard. Very good barbeque and nice atmosphere. Huge stage in the backyard; the music must be great on the weekend.

Visits: 53

Pam’s Tri-Color Bowl

April 11, 2023 / / 3 Comments

At the end of our stay at Palm Creek, Pam got lucky and was able to take the “Bowl Turning” class; someone cancelled. The class took 6 days to complete the bowl and cost $130. There were 5 students and each one made a unique bowl.

The bottom is from a solid piece of Cherry, then a Dark Walnut Ring and finally, a Babinga Ring. The rings are made up of 12 wedge shaped pieces. A real challenge, but the bowl turned out great.

Visits: 61

On The Road Again

April 10, 2023 / / 2 Comments

On Monday, we left Arizonia and headed for some beach time along the Gulf Coast.

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On our way, we will be stopping in:

1 – Deming, NM: Dream Catcher RV Park
Stopped by the Luna Rossa Winery
Visited City of Rocks State Park.

2 – Pecos, TX: TRA-Park

3 – Waco, TX: Camp Caravan RV Park
We will be visiting our buddy: Al Jordan

4 – Jasper, TX: Martin Dies Jr. State Park

5 – New Orleans, LA: French Quarter RV Resort

6 – ??? along the gulf coast

7 – Cape San Blas, FL: RV on 30E

We then plan to head north back to Wisconsin. Somewhere around the middle of May. Other than a couple of camping trips in Wisconsin, we plan to stay all summer. Working on the new property and having fun with friends and family.

Visits: 39

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