During our week at Hamburg we took day trips to a few other nearby state parks. This was our first visit to these particular parks, but it won’t be our last. We were impressed. They have a good mix of history and recreation opportunities around a lake. Mistletoe State Park This park on the shoresContinue reading “Mistletoe SP, Elijah Clark SP, A. H. Stephens SP, Magnolia Springs SP – March 2026”
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Hamburg State Park and George L. Smith State Park – March 2026
These two state parks are politely described as “off the beaten path”. Some may have even described them as “in the middle of no where”. While we agree that they are remote, that is part of their charm. We feel that they are well worth a detour to find (1) scenic lake views, (2) goodContinue reading “Hamburg State Park and George L. Smith State Park – March 2026”
2025 Travel Summary
This is our fourth year traveling in the Tab and the eighth year of our National Park quest. This year the Tab has been on three trips to state parks in Georgia and South Carolina. We also flew to Alaska for a two-week trip with our grandson (without the Tab). Lake Clark NP, Alaska BahamasContinue reading “2025 Travel Summary”
Devils Fork SP 2025
Joe and I arrived a couple of days early for our third annual visit to this fabulous SC state park to celebrate our 48th anniversary and explore the area. We chose a super fancy restaurant ten minutes from this remote SP for our celebratory dinner – the kind where they dust the crumbs from theContinue reading “Devils Fork SP 2025”
Hofwyl-Broadfield Plantation SHS, Fort King George SHS, Jack Hill SP, Jarrell Plantation SHS, and Dames Ferry Campground
Evelyn came with us to Joe’s annual judge’s convention at the newly refurbished Westin Jekyll Island. Notice the sea urchin shadow box in our room! We spent a couple days at the beach where you can combat the heat by asking their guy to deliver frozen drinks to your beach chair set up. Another optionContinue reading “Hofwyl-Broadfield Plantation SHS, Fort King George SHS, Jack Hill SP, Jarrell Plantation SHS, and Dames Ferry Campground”
Indian Springs SP and High Falls SP
With three grandkids in tow, we decided to get out of the house and go on a day trip adventure to two nearby state parks. Indian Springs State Park Recognized as one of the oldest state parks in the United States, Indian Springs State Park has its origins in a series of treaties between theContinue reading “Indian Springs SP and High Falls SP”
Sadler Creek SP in SC
We spent July 4th weekend at Sadler Creek SP on Lake Hartwell in South Carolina. The entire family, plus extended family and friends came. At this park it is all about the water! Our campsites had access to a tiny beach where our kayaks, canoes, and floats were lined up – ready to help usContinue reading “Sadler Creek SP in SC”
Alaska 2025 – Part 1 Bears at Lake Clark NP
The trip to Alaska in Summer of 2025 was Kellan’s “special trip” to see bears, whales, and wildlife. Our goal is to take grandchild eight or older on a special trip that matches their interests. Alaska seemed perfect for Kellan with his detailed knowledge of wildlife of all types, especially dangerous wildlife (such as inContinue reading “Alaska 2025 – Part 1 Bears at Lake Clark NP”
Skidaway Island SP March 2025
We had an entire week at this wonderful state park near Savannah surrounded by marshes, cabbage-palmettos, birds, and deer. We hiked with friends and visited three nearby state parks and historic sites. The campsites were spacious and private. Our first campsite (#30) was an extra long pull through. For the second half of the week,Continue reading “Skidaway Island SP March 2025”
