Noccalula Falls

 March 19, 2026

Noccalula Falls CG site A12

Gadsden, Alabama

Today was catch up day for everyone.  Some caught up on laundry.  Some caught up on grooming with a visit to the barbershop.  Some caught up on stocking the pantry with a trip to the grocery store.  Some explored the downtown shops.  And Dad caught up on Ram repair with a mobile tech who arrived this morning to change out a leaking hose.

  

The Ram is all repaired and ready to roll once again.

The youngest members of our group took off on a 4 mile exploration, bonding with our surroundings, as they traveled nature's path using stamina and agility taking them behind the falls and beyond.

suspension bridge

It was a challenging adventure that led to a successful conclusion, even though there might have been some doubt that they would ever find their way home.

The evening drew to a close with several gathering around the fire pit while others gathered around the table for a couple of rounds of Fast Track.

I wasn't invited to the fire, but I was able to invite myself to observing the gals teaching Reba the rules of the game of Fast Track.  She's a quick learner being on the winning 2 to 1 team.

I am sure enjoying traveling with this group of friends who have become my family of travelers.

I'm Chloe

Travel Day to Noccalula Falls

 March 18, 2026

Noccalulu Falls Campground site A-12

Gadsden, Alabama

There you go again, changing the clocks from Eastern time to Central Time.  If you go by clock time, it was a real short trip today, but coming from ET into CT it really was an hour longer than the clock would lead you to believe.

The trip here only had a couple of notable incidents.  The first was a bit of a wait being held up by a flagman.

The second incident made us relieved to be heading west instead of east.  An 18 wheeler had tipped over and the trailer broke open to dump the load in the median.  Traffic in the east bound lane was backed up for MILES.  Momma said she felt sorry for all those vehicles tied up.

Two gals were working the check in desk at this campground and with the 'if your site is empty, you are welcome to come in early policy', 

there was plenty of time to check out the falls.

At times during the year, when it gets dry, there isn't much of a flow over the falls.  This happens to be a great time to see lots of water action.

Upon arrival, Dad and Tim peeked under the hood of the Ram and they were finally able to locate the leaking/dripping hose.  The office staff were able to recommend a mechanic who has scheduled the hose replacement for tomorrow morning.  Sounds like an easy repair.  Only time will tell.

I'm Chloe

 

Pine Mountain

 March 16-17, 2026

FD Roosevelt State Park site 515

Pine Mountain, GA

Arrival here was quite nice but......Monday brought rain and dropping temperatures.... so chilling that my paws were frozen.  I may wear a fur coat, but my paws are rather unprotected. I had no idea how cold it was outside when I begged Dad to take me out.

  It was so cold that the rain actually took on the appearance of snow for a very short period of time as it fell through the air.

Momma decided, after running an errand with Dad to Autozone in nearby Lagrange to return the wrong part, that hibernation would be appropriate. The wet drizzle made those cold temperatures feel even colder and uncomfortable.

Tuesday was dry but still quite chilly.  Some of the group donned warm layers and headed out around the park

and to various places including downtown Pine Mountain to a history museum and cute shops, The Little White House Museum in Warm Springs.

Roosevelt's cane collection

Lunch break

and Calaway Gardens' raptor show and butterfly garden.  

Of course there is always a gift shop to visit

Dad decided a fire might be just what is needed to keep warm...but you have to dodge the smoke

A nice ending to a delightful day.

I'm Chloe

Travel day to Pine Mountain

 March 15, 2026

FD Roosevelt State Park site 515

Pine Mountain, Georgia

Today was an easy, just over 100 miles, travel day.  Although it was a bit more challenging for some.  When you find yourself attempting to make a sharp corner with your motor home with a tow car attached, you might find yourself holding up traffic while you unhook the tow vehicle to get out of the too tight spot.  But all ended well.  And everyone arrived safely.

The trip took us into Alabama

where we enjoyed some colorful azaleas in Eufaula 

and stately mansionsas we traveled hwy 431.

visitors center/campground registration

Our arrival gave us plenty of time to gather for some social time, sharing stories of our travel today while enjoying Blueberry Muffin Cake.

 
As evening drew near, we gathered once again around the campfire enjoying time with our Golden Triangle family among the pines.

I'm Chloe