Camping
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Our First Visit to Jekyll Island: History, Hidden Stories, and a Perfect Day on Georgia’s Coast
Monday, March 23, 2026: After much waiting—and one postponed attempt—we finally made it to Jekyll Island for the first time. We had skipped it during our earlier visit to Darien because there was simply too much to do in Darien, Brunswick, and St. Simons Island. This time, we held out for the perfect weather—and Monday…
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Darien, GA – Shellman Bluff Parade – A Perfect Day in Shellman Bluff.
Saturday, 21 March, 2026: To wrap up a great week, we took a short trip up the road to Shellman Bluff with plans to catch the 25th Annual St. Patrick’s Parade. The event, which began in 2001 thanks to a local couple, has grown into a beloved tradition. What started as a simple backyard gathering…
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Darien, GA – Old School Fun and Treats
Tuesday, 17 March, 2026: Tuesday, 17 March, 2026: We ended the work days with another fun game of card bingo at Legacy RV Resort. We enjoy playing the game and conversing with the wide variety of campers during the games. Wednesday, 18 March, 2026:With a full day of treats ahead, we set out for Brunswick.…
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Darien, GA – A Great End to a Week of Rest
Friday, March 13, 2026: Friday was our first day to really get out and explore the area. Our plan was simple—head toward Shellman Bluff and see what we might discover along the way. First stop of the day was at the Smallest Church in America on the way to Shellman Bluff. While the original church…
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A Little More Summer in the Spring – Darien, GA – Take 2
Our Sunday drive started before daylight thanks to Daylight Saving Time kicking in overnight. We pulled out around 7:30 a.m. with an estimated arrival of 1:30 p.m.—so off we went. Traffic was light, the rain came and went, and we rolled into Legacy RV Resort at about 4 p.m. Perfect timing. The staff welcomed us…
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Folding Towels and Full-Time RV Laundry: Choosing Your Battles
When I first sat down to write this, I was thinking about hand towels. Specifically, the ones from my childhood. My parents owned a hair shop and chose to wash all the shop towels at home. As a small child, it felt like a nightly ritual. The dryer would buzz, and out came load after…
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Moody Bluff – A Couple Weeks of Winter
Sunday, 22 February 2026: We left Legacy RV Resort early Sunday morning, looking at a six and half hour drive per the GPS. Arrival time was predicted at 1:15pm. Not a chance! We had to make some stops for propane, since the weather was going to be cooler, for fuel, and for lunch at a…
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Darien, GA – Brunswick, Jekyll Island -An Added Stop Seeking Better Weather
Wednesday, 4 February 2026: Our original plans had us heading to west Georgia for a week before turning north, but the weather has settled in at this latitude. So, we nudged a little farther south and found a new spot to call home for a bit. About two hours south of Yemassee, we landed at…
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Yemassee! Savannah, Charleston, Beaufort, and Hilton Head
Since June of last year, we have looked forward to returning to Thousand Trails: The Oaks at Point South. From there, we are about an hour from Savannah and Charleston, about 35 minutes from Beaufort and Hilton Head. The drive was good and even better that it was only a two hour drive. You know,…
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We Are Off – 2026 -Starting Point, Cedar Pond Campground, Leesville, SC
Wednesday, 7 January 2026: We arrived around 4:30 on Wednesday after turning what should have been a three-and-a-half-hour drive into a leisurely six-hour trip. We took our time, stopped at Cracker Barrel in Rock Hill, SC for lunch, ran Smokey through the Blue Beacon Truck Wash in Columbia, and then headed on to the campground.…