Not France, but Paris, Texas was on today’s route. Two hours after leaving Rocky Point we stopped to stretch under the giant red hatted replica of the Eiffel Tower. Several RV’s were gathered at the Paris visitor’s center adjacent to the tower. They encourage visiting with power and water hook-ups for $35 and boondocking sites…

Sculptures along the Red River made an interesting stop in Shreveport, Louisiana. High water levels were evident, even this far north. Part of the riverfront park was unusable. Beth went into the visitor’s center while I watched this railroad crew inspect a vintage steel bridge. They were using an articulated arm hanging from a truck…

After a quiet night in the petrified forest, we headed towards Vicksburg, Mississippi. An overlook, just outside the city provided views of barge traffic on the mighty Mississippi. Boats, trains, and automobiles pass on this Mississippi River crossing. If you peek through the bridges you might be able to see a barge. Level parking is…

Thunderstorms overnight did let water into the window, but towels kept it from running down the inside of the wall. As the sun rose at the Gator Ranch, it revealed pooling water in the parking lot. The waters of the bayou were creeping a little too close to us for comfort. A plus for self-contained…

After an early morning stroll on the boardwalk we left Manatee Springs heading for Tallahassee. The 128 mile morning drive was very different from South Florida. Traffic was minimal and there were thirty mile stretches without a gas stations or store. Arriving in Tallahassee, we were fortunate to find shaded on-street parking. The Historic Florida…