Tuesday, March 26, 2019

We've met up with our friends....






Our Location:  Natural Falls State Park, Colcord, OK

A nice quiet night at Wagoner Walmart and we both slept well. It was a bit on the coolish side this morning but nothing too bad. No frost just some damp windows. The sun peeked over the building in the east and stayed with us for the whole day.
 
Long rolling hills for most of our travel today.
 
I unhooked the Dogsled, moved a few hundred feet to fill up with diesel and back to hook up to the Igloo within 10 minutes. A quick saunter into Walmart to get a couple of things we’d forgotten and before long we were on the road again. 
 
Locus Grove, Oklahoma on OK412 E, Scenic Highway.

 Pulling out of Walmart we headed north on US 69 again for a few miles, before we turned right onto OK 412 E, scenic highway. It divides a bit further into the ‘Turkey Turnpike’ (a local woman called it that) and we stayed to the left taking the scenic route.
 

Some windy roads too.

 
We passed through the little towns of Locust Grove, Kansas and a couple of others that escape my mind right  now. A very nice hilly, windy country road with some interesting sights to see. We travelled it for less than 30 minutes until we found signs directing us to Natural Falls State Park. It’s a beautiful, inviting park on the right side of the road and we pulled in a bit early. 
 
Some interesting country side.
 
The lady in the office was super nice and told us it was no problem, no one was in our site anyway. So by 11 am Riley and I were parked in site #26, a very nice pull through with cement pad, water and electric hook ups, a nice cement picnic table and a bbq grill, as well as a fire pit. The empty #27 beside us was waiting for our friends Ron & Sharon.
 
A nice creek running through the country side.
 
We both had showers and I started preparing some lunch (early for us but we were ready anyway) after I chatted with my dad to let him know we had arrived safely. By the time we had finished our sausage quesadilla we could see Newmar coming our way and sure enough Ron & Sharon along with their cat Magic were pulling in beside us. 
 
Can you say spring? Daffs are out here.
 
A quick chat with hugs all around and then we moved back home to let them set up and settle in. Sharon came over to sit and chat with us while Ron did his stuff and then he came over as well. We sat around chattering and catching up for a couple of hours and before we knew it the afternoon was gone. They headed home for dinner while Riley and I sat outside for a bit doing our own thing.
 
Pretty scenic in my opinion.
 
A nice evening in store as we’ll go over for a visit and then tomorrow Ron & I will go find some firewood for a camp fire. We all enjoy those from our time at Magic River in Long Beach, MS.
 
Leaves and blossoms are coming out here.
 
So today’s drive was less than 2 hours, roads were okay but not great. However it seems Oklahoma roads are all the same. I've heard the toll roads are worse but since we didn't take them, I can't say for sure. 

I will check out more of the campground tomorrow complete with photos and a bit more about the place. Thanks for stopping by, I hope you had a wonderful day.

Until next time… take care, be safe,

Deb


6 comments:

  1. Glad you hooked up with your friends for a visit, enjoy the company. Look forward to seeing more of the park. Are we in for a treat of a waterfall picture?

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    1. You will have to stay tuned. Haha.
      We are so happy to meet up with our friends again. It's going to be a good week.

      Take care, be safe,
      Deb

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  2. What a great place you are in! Looks lovely and can't wait to see more of the park! The daffodils are gorgeous!

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    1. It's a beautiful place and we are enjoying it very much.

      Take care, be safe,
      Deb

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  3. Nice that you has a short travel day and met up with your friends. We travelled some of the toll roads about 10 years ago and they were bad then, now we just avoid them. Looks like a wonderful scenic State park enjoy your time there.

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    1. I've heard the toll roads are bad. I think we shall also continue to use the non pay roads in the future. Thanks George, we're looking forward to spending the week here in this beautiful place.

      Take care, be safe,
      Deb

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