Before leaving the Land Between the Lakes we took one more hike around Lake Hematite. It was such a nice hike we simply had to do it once again. The trail is scenic and most of it is shaded making it a good summer hike. With the marshland boardwalk it it has everything we desire in a woodland walk.
Well it certainly was nice relaxing for three days but it was time to press on. The next morning we packed up and hit the road for our next destination. It was an easy drive down the highway and even through Nashville it was uneventful.Two hundred and seventeen miles later we pulled into the Davy Crocket Campground in Crossville, TN, a nice little campground which we would only be at for one night.
Covid-19 sure has changed how we travel this year. Normally we would never go more than about 150 miles between stops and rarley would stay less than three days at a new location. However, now we are zooming by many places we would like to be exploring. With the one night stop in Crossville the next morning we drove 267 miles for a one night stop in Max Meadows, VA.
Our one night stop in Virginia at the Fort Chiswell RV Campground was so relaxing we decided that instead of spending one night we would slow down and stay a few nights at our next site. We really dislike this one day hopping we have been doing with rather long drives in between.
After our next stop we will have only about 114 miles to our last stop for a while. We are certainly looking forward to kicking back and relaxing once we get there…
You're making good time, but I can sure see why you could have spent more time at a couple of those camp sites. They sure look inviting, especially since we are again under Stay-at-Home orders
ReplyDeleteWe settled in now for a good while...
DeleteKnow the feeling of a bunch long driving days in a row. Even after one lately we yearn to stay put.
ReplyDeleteNice looking Campgrounds.
Be Safe and Enjoy your adventure.
It's about time.
Looking forward to sitting for a while...
DeleteSometimes I wonder if longer stays could become addictive. Then hitch itch kicks in and we get back into the grove of planning and moving. Good to be able to take as much time as we want getting to a destination. Was sad to have to pass a few places due to the virus just like you have had to do.
ReplyDeleteYes, hitch is real!
DeleteWe are in total agreement with you about moving less often and driving less distance when we do move. We prefer to stay in place at least 4 days (does not always happen) and keep the driving to 4 hours or less.
ReplyDeleteIdeally we leave a spot at 9:30 and have lunch at our next spot! It's as if no day is wasted just traveling.
DeleteWe are already thinking our trip back to TX will be quick, though we'll figure it out as it gets closer.
ReplyDeleteYes, we are toying with wintering in Texas this year, but who know for sure.
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