Chippokes Plantation State Park

We arrived at Chippokes Plantation State Park in Virginia, on Monday afternoon. It was a sunny and delightful 83 degree day. The park itself was a wonderful place to stay and the perfect spot to bike ride. Bordering the James River, the park contained both sprawling meadows, and lush woodland. It also has a historic plantation house and several farm animals to pet. Mom made friends with a Vietnamese potbelly pig named Taz. The following morning we set out to tour both historic Jamestown and Williamsburg. The most direct way to Jamestown is by ferry. The ferry runs every half hour, and we luckily arrived just in time for departure. We went by car but the ferry could easily have accommodated our RV.  Crossing the James River just as the colonists once did was truly a moving experience. After disembarking, we toured the first permanent English settlement in North America. We were able to tour the 1607 James Fort excavation, which remains an active archeological site. An original 17^th century church sits in the middle of the site. After touring Jamestown, we entered the on-site museum. This museum houses many of the incredible artifacts recovered over the years. I came away with a newfound respect for the plight of the early colonists and the hardships they endured. I am happy I had the opportunity to stand on the land our forefathers first stood. Next, we drove to Williamsburg. This picturesque little town, home of William and Mary College is filled with many fantastic shops and restaurants. I highly recommend the Prosciutto and Provolone sandwich at the Cheese Shop!  We also stopped at the Yorktown Battlefield, where George Washington led the continental army to victory. The battle fought here was one of the last crucial battles of the American Revolutionary War. Finally, our last stop was at the glass house. This is where modern day craftsman were blowing glass in the traditional fashion used by the early settlers. I apologize for the late post; there was little to no internet connectivity in the park. We just arrived in Washington D.C.

Myrtle Beach State Park

We reached Myrtle Beach State Park Saturday afternoon. This park is situated on a mile of private beach, overlooking the Atlantic. During the evening, we were fortunate enough to see a spectacular moonrise over the ocean. The full moon bathed the surrounding landscape in a warm glow, and I was able to capture many interesting nighttime photos. Next, we plan to travel to Historic Williamsburg and Jamestown, Virginia.

Skidaway Island State Park

After a six hour drive, we finally arrived in Savannah, Georgia. We settled in our overnight campsite at Skidaway Island State Park around 5:30 p.m. We had just enough time for a quick dinner and a look around. Bordering the intercostal waterway, the park is quaint and picturesque. Spanish moss draped live oaks, line many of the roads and scenic pathways within the park. Early this morning, we took a bike ride along the Big Ferry Trail. This trail winds through a forest and over salt marshes. The path led us to a lookout tower. This tower provided an excellent vantage point to view Skidaway Narrows a section of Georgia’s intercostal waterway. We are now headed to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.

The Adventure Begins

Today at 11:00 a.m., we embarked on another one of our great RV adventures. Over the course of the coming month, we will be traversing up and down the Eastern Seaboard of North America. Our 4,000 mile journey may even take us as far North as Nova Scotia, depending on weather conditions. Since the mileage is far less than last year, I will be able cover all of the areas we stop at in greater detail. As always, I will strive to make our journey come to life through my photography. I am also quite excited to see the scenic beauty of Acadia National Park and the New England area. Our itinerary is by no means set in stone; so there will be many points of interest and surprises along the way. Be sure to check back often for daily updates.