Well here we are "on the road again" and it feels so good!! First stop was Hollywood Casino in Bay St. Louis, MS for an overnight stop.
Next stop Destin, Florida. Our son Eric and family will join us for a fun filled week on the beautiful white sand beaches and emerald waters of Destin.
Beach Day
June 5
It rained a good part of the day today.
June 6
Another beach day!
Pelican Beach Resort
June 7
The kids left today and Larry and I spent the day on the beach.
Sunset over Destin!
June 8-15
Today we left Florida and traveled through 4 states (Florida, Alabama, Georgia and Tennessee) for an overnight stop in Knoxville, TN. Next stop, Twin Falls State Park in Mullens, West Virginia.
June 9
On our way to West Virginia, we made a quick stop in Hungry Mother State Park. Larry and I have been here before, but I was here with my Mom, brother, Aunt Linie and Uncle Marcel when I was a young child about 5 or 6. Still have memories of that trip!
The countryside of southwest Virginia
Twin Falls State Park, WV
Barn Swallow
Today we spent the day playing golf and exploring the park.
Purple Martins
Tree Swallow
Waterfall in the park
Rhododendron blooms
Dogwood Tree in bloom
Another Barn Swallow
June 11
Today's travels have us heading due north to Independence, Ohio.
West Virginia State Capitol in Charleston as seen in a drive by!
Ohio
June 12
Today we are headed out to Cuyahoga Valley NP. This valley was founded on locks, spillways, an aqueduct and other canal features that provide clues to a brief but important period in America's transportation history.
Ohio and Erie Canal Lock System