People, Places & PIG OUTS!
We decided to take a ride on Jane’s Memorial Scenic Drive in Fakahatchee Strand Preserve State Park. Head North on US 29 at the intersection of US 41 (Tamiami Trail). A short drive north, turn left on Jane’s Scenic Drive. Follow into the State Park visitors center. The center was closed on my visit, but…
Located a few miles west of the parkway in Kodak, TN, about 20 miles east of Knoxville, is Seven Islands Birding State Park. The park has about 8 miles of hiking trails and a canoe/kayak launch on the French Broad River. The website states that 180 species of birds have been sighted within the parks 400+ acres. We…
“BAT” A group of hikers walking the Florida Trail stopped by Bull Creek to set up camp. One of the hikers made his way over to the check station to ask if he could charge his phone. I plugged his charger into the strip of outlets inside the doorway. The hiker took a seat while waiting for his phone…
Hog Heaven BBQ – 2419 Guess Rd, Durham, NC I’ve sampled about 1/2 dozen BBQ spots in North Carolina. This is the second spot that I fell in love with. It’s not an accident that Hog Heaven has a list of awards for their BBQ. I’ve visited Hog Heaven several times passing through NC. Each t…
We recently visited Fort Davis NHS in Fort Davis, Texas. Fort Davis was a key post for defense in West Texas and is an example of a frontier military post. Location: Fort Davis is located on Hwy 118 in Fort Davis, Texas, about 40 miles south of exit 209 off of I-10. Admission Fee: Fort Davis…
