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11-02-2004, 10:46 AM
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Rivet Master
1966 26' Overlander
Woodstock
, Georgia
Join Date: Feb 2002
Posts: 8,525
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Alabama ? Tenn?
We are thinking of changing our winter break plans, and maybe trying a visit to a Northern Alabama, or Eastern Tennesse park. Would want to find one with good trails, and views, and maybe something of interest for the kids (teen and almost teen). Any suggestions? the Alabama State Parks web site is a good one, but no substitute for someone who has been there.
I am still considering St Augustine area, but not sure.
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11-02-2004, 04:05 PM
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3 Rivet Member
Acworth
, Georgia
Join Date: Jul 2003
Posts: 133
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Winterizing Plans
Alan:
I was told Gatlinburg TN was a great place for shopping, camping, and skiing in the wintertime. I have not been there myself, but would like to do it sometime.
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LeeMo
1979 24' Excella Motorhome
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11-02-2004, 07:46 PM
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2 Rivet Member
Join Date: Jul 2004
Posts: 69
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Gatlinburg/Pigeon Forge/Sevierville
Haven't seen the rv parks in the area, but Pigeon Forge/Sevierville has become a mecca for country music since Dollywood located there. Don't know if that's of interest. Gatlinburg is interesting - lots of little shops and in a beautiful area. Seems to be a lot going on there, too -- craft shows, workshops, etc. Don't know exactly when your break is, but have heard the area is beautifully decorated for Christmas.
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11-02-2004, 08:22 PM
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2 Rivet Member
Join Date: Jul 2004
Posts: 69
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Cumberland Mountain State Park
Should add some info on this campground, too. We visited recently for lunch, and I was enchanted by the beauty. Saw only a very small part of the grounds, I think. They are open year round, and indicate there are hiking trails (both long and short, even an 11-mile overnight trail), 3 tennis courts, volleyball, horsehoes, basketball, softball, olympic-size swimming pool, boating and fishing (some fees apply).There is a restaurant on-site, and we enjoyed a decent buffet for $6.95. The camp's brochure says it's one of the most beautiful parks in the state. From the little bit I saw, I don't doubt it.
Toll-free info: 1-888-TN PARKS
www.tnstateparks.com
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11-02-2004, 08:46 PM
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Rivet Master
1973 31' Sovereign
Danielsville
, Georgia
Join Date: Feb 2004
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Tennessee Sounds Good
Alan,
Having travelled through Tennessee twice within the last four months, it would kind of be nice to go camping there. Have never been to Gatlinburg but have heard lots about it. What would be nice is if we could find a campground where we could make space reservations, rather than be spread out all over the campground. (My kids love to visit the neighbors....ha, ha!)
St Augustine would be interesting also, although a bit longer of a drive.
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11-03-2004, 11:18 AM
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Ready-to-Travel
2012 30' International
Walkerton
, Virginia
Join Date: Dec 2003
Posts: 3,167
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Alan,
In NE Alabama (Scottsboro) there is a good sam park called Goosepond Colony. Right on Guntersville Lake, beautiful scenery, and there is a golf course bordering. Unclaimed Baggage is in Scottsboro, and is worth a visit if you are close. If you can be in Scottsboro during First Monday (of each month) you will see an old-fashioned market day in real lilfe.
Good luck! Pat
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11-03-2004, 11:29 AM
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Pet Sitter Extraordinaire
1989 33' Land Yacht
Chattanooga
, Tennessee
Join Date: Jul 2003
Posts: 1,044
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Alabama? Tenn?
Check out the sites below. Both are in the Townsend area near Pigeon Forge/Gatlinburg. There are lots of activities for young and old. They will also have their Christmas lights up within the next few weeks. Even Dollywood participates in the Christmas activities!
www/imagesbuilder.com/tuckaleecheecamp
www//LitleRiverVillage.com
A friend of mine has stayed at Tuckaleechee and highly recommends it. If you choose one of these, go through Maryville instead of Knoxville. That way you will miss all the Pigeon Forge traffic.
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11-03-2004, 12:15 PM
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Rivet Master
1966 26' Overlander
Woodstock
, Georgia
Join Date: Feb 2002
Posts: 8,525
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Thanks for the ideas...lots to ponder so far.
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11-03-2004, 02:18 PM
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3 Rivet Member
Acworth
, Georgia
Join Date: Jul 2003
Posts: 133
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Tennessee Cumberland Plateau Campground
Alan: You may already know about this Airstream Campground:
Tennessee Cumberland Plateau Campground
Website: http://www.geocities.com/airstream_tcpc/
158 Airstream Circle
Crossville, TN 38555
Phone: (931) 788-2414
Dates of Operation: March - October
6-7 visitor spots
* Self contained units only.
South of Crossville, TN.
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LeeMo
1979 24' Excella Motorhome
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11-03-2004, 06:32 PM
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Rivet Master
1986 25' Sovereign
Southern Middle
, Tennessee
Join Date: Mar 2002
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You might want to email Silvertwinky from KY. since Bill and Donna spent time last year (this Oct. also) at one of the Pigeon Forge campgrounds near Gatlinburg. They had a great time last year at Dollywood with their own mini rally. Gatlinburg is a great place but can be crowded during peak season.
You might also check Fall Creek Falls State Park in Pikeville, TN. I've stayed in a tent and at the Inn before and they have a water fall 3-4 times the heigth of the ones we saw at Cloudland Canyon. You can also walk in behind the falls if you don't mind getting a little wet.
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11-03-2004, 09:03 PM
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The Painted Pig
1979 Argosy Minuet 7.3 Metre
Hailey
, Idaho
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We don't have a lot of experience camping up "North!"
However, after searching the web and seeing good reviews of Noccalula Falls Campground in Gadsden, Alabama we decided to go there for a weekend once. I guess it's ok. It's practically in the heart of town, but has a woodsy feel to it.
Supposedly, you can walk down to the bottom of the falls but we didn't. The falls are a 90ft drop and the top of the falls is easily accessible.
There is a large playground for younger kids and a botanical garden but I don't think there's much for older kids. No arcade or go carts. Not a lot of hiking trails either. You should probably skip it, but a couple or family with younger kids might enjoy it.
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11-03-2004, 09:14 PM
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Rivet Master
1984 31' Excella
Abernathy
, Texas
Join Date: Jun 2002
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Quote:
Originally Posted by davidz71
You might want to email Silvertwinky from KY. since Bill and Donna spent time last year (this Oct. also) at one of the Pigeon Forge campgrounds near Gatlinburg. They had a great time last year at Dollywood with their own mini rally. Gatlinburg is a great place but can be crowded during peak season.
You might also check Fall Creek Falls State Park in Pikeville, TN. I've stayed in a tent and at the Inn before and they have a water fall 3-4 times the heigth of the ones we saw at Cloudland Canyon. You can also walk in behind the falls if you don't mind getting a little wet.
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Hopefully I can attach a pic here.....Fall Creek Falls...the highest waterfall east of the rockies. It is a beautiful Tennessee State Park.
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11-04-2004, 06:53 AM
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The Painted Pig
1979 Argosy Minuet 7.3 Metre
Hailey
, Idaho
Join Date: Jul 2002
Posts: 337
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Dang! Your waterfall is bigger than my waterfall.
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11-04-2004, 06:37 PM
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Rivet Master
1986 25' Sovereign
Southern Middle
, Tennessee
Join Date: Mar 2002
Posts: 3,319
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Beautiful picture! I have a few shots but the scanner is down.
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AIR #0078
'01 2500hd ext. cab, 8.1 litre gas, 5 sp. Allison auto
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Amsoil Dual by-pass oil filtration system
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11-05-2004, 03:27 AM
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Rivet Master
1967 26' Overlander
Huntsville
, Alabama
Join Date: Dec 2003
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Alan,
There is also Montesano State Park in Huntsville. Although the place is special to me since it is the first place we camped in my completed Overlander, it fills the bill on your hiking & scenery requirements.
For the kids, you can drive into town, and visit the Space & Rocket Center.
Tom
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11-05-2004, 11:14 AM
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Rivet Master
1966 26' Overlander
Woodstock
, Georgia
Join Date: Feb 2002
Posts: 8,525
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Thanks- good idea on Huntsville. Thinking of going to that Gunter Lake area and depending on weather will see what happens from there. I like waiting until the last minute, its a different kind of freedom....no plans just ideas.
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