Got moving late, our first stop is at Starbucks
We back to the Natchez Trace Pkwy and explored more the pullouts. Two of the main stops was Fall Hollow and Jackson Falls.
At the end of the Trace, we stopped for needed gas.
On the way back we stopped to check to see I could pickup new cups for the bike rack - nope has to be ordered.
Dinner at Caney Fork River Valley Grille
Back to the RV to relax.
We got a very late start for the day. We did brunch at Bob Evans.
We headed to Murfresboro to explore some battlefields.
We explored the Stone River National Battlefield, which also has Trail of Tears.
Back to the RV.
Dinner has to be early today - so dinner at the Opry Backstage Grill at The Inn at Opryland
We headed over to the Grand Ole Opry for some fun entertainment.
We left shortly after 9. our first stop was for gas just down the street at a Sam's Club.
We stopped at several pullouts along the way. We did Cave Springs, Buzzard Roost Springs, Colbert Ferry Park, Rock Springs Trail, Grinders Stand reconstruction.
from that point forward we did not stop at any of the pullout because we will come back to do the last part of them.
We first stopped at KOA but they did not have anything open for the time we wanted, so we stopped next door and they had plenty of room.
We are staying at Nashville RV Resort and Cabins.
On the way to dinner, we stopped at a place where C can eat some good snacks. - Sunflower Bakehouse.
Dinner at The Grilled Cheeserie.
Back to the RV to relax.
We left about 9:30 - Had to pull out of the spot and then load the 4Runner so that takes some time.
Our first stop was at Flying J's for the RV.
We drove 2 hours to get to the location were we left the trace the day before. Once on the trace, pulled into any pullout that I could fit. We even drove out to Davis Lake - they had were full!.
We stopped for the night at Campground At Barnes Crossing.
We unloaded the 4Runner and headed out onto the Trace for more driving. We stopped a the Visitor Center, Old Trace and Confederate Gravesites,
It was starting to get late and I needed gas for the car, so headed back.
We went grocery shopping and headed back to the RV.
Went out to dinner at Mugshots - it was as good as last time we where here.
Back at the RV to relax.
Well, again my back is not 100%, so we will go in the afternoon, so we planned to do more of the Trace.
Before getting to the Trace were we left of yesterday we stopped at Starbuck for our morning drinks.
The first stop on the trace today was at the Cowles Mead Cemetery, Next was the Clinton Welcome Center. We did several stops along the trace - Osburn Stand, a Old Trace location, Overlook at the Trace, Cypress Swamp, River Bend Picnic Area and then Kosciusko Information Center. We went into town to grab some lunch (McDonald's) before doing more of the trace north. We did some time Little Mountain to enjoy the views.
It took about 2 hours to get back to the RV.
I was checking things, I noticed that the bike rack cups is broken so did some moving of the cups to we don't loose the bikes.
We went to the convention center to check on the square dancing. We went ahead and picked up our packets and registered for the next few convention. Was able to talk to several people. The turnout was very low for this convention.
We headed out for dinner at Babalu - it was good.
Back at the RV to relax.
Because we got delayed, we went ahead and did the Natchez Trace Pkwy instead of going to square dance today. And I am still not 100% with my back so we want to do the sight seeing instead.
First stop was to get our morning fix - Starbucks.
We headed south to the start of the Trace, We stopped all the different pullout on the right-side (west side) of the road. We stopped Owens Creek Waterfalls, A sunken trace location, Mount Locust Information Center, and Elizabeth Female Academy.
We got to Natchez about 1:30 and we were hungry for lunch. We stopped at a small place - The Little Easy - truly southern food.
We stopped at the Natchez Visitor Reception Center and Melrose Estate. On the way north, just north of Mount Locust Information Center, I did some off-roading on what looks like the very old layout of the trace.
We needed gas for the car, so a stop was necessary.
Still heading north we stopped to find the Rocky Springs Cemetery.
Back at the RV, it is now dinner time, so out we go again.
Our first choice, the parking lot was FULL and it looked packed. So we went to our second pick - Logan's Roadhouse.
After dinner the Car needed more go go juice.
Back at the RV to relax.
We left close to 9:30 today.
Next stop is for the necessary gas.
We had time, so we stopped at Vicksburg National Military Park. We drove most of the grounds with the RV and trailer. We did not do all the grounds, we ran out of time and A needed to be able to turn her paperwork in to get her JR badge.
We made it to Lindeaire RV Park and setup camp under the trees. But what a dump. I would not recommend this park to anybody. My 30 amp connection was not grounded, and I had to park so I would not get stuck in the mud. They had several modular homes that were totally run down falling apart with no windows or doors.
We headed out to dinner - Aladdin Mediterranean Grill. We stopped at Joann Fabrics to do some shopping.
Back to the RV to relax.
We got moving about 9:30 - so a little late...
Well of course we need gas. I had used one of the tanks for airing up tires, so we found a welding gas supply location to exchange a tank.
Another stop of gas.
We stopped shortly before 6pm at Fernbrook Park (rv park).
Unloaded the 4Runner and headed into town. Best Buy, Dinner at Cracker Barrel, and then Walmart to stock up on things.
Back to the RV to relax.
We got moving shortly after 9.
Well of course the need for fuel is needed.
After about 6 hours (and 300 miles) its time to stop for the night at Whip in RV Park
Unloaded the 4Runner and headed out for dinner at Red Mesa Grill.
Now that it is a little cooler, the fridge is doing ok (not great) so we stopped at Walmart to get some food and do some spending.
We got moving at 9 to see if we can get out of the very hot area.
Next stop a couple of hours later for gas and lunch.
I could not wait until the next gas stop, so I stopped at an overlook over Las Cruces.
Next stop - gas.
Now it is time to stop for the night - Mission RV Park
Once the 4Runner was unloaded, we headed out for dinner at Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen. After dinner they wanted something from Kohl's so we spend some more money.
Stopped for gas for the car.
Back at the RV to relax for the night.
Got a good wake-up call from Mom M. She sound normal and wanted to get out there. They never transferred her to the hospital because they did not have any rooms available for her. So I headed on over to pick her up. The doctor wanted us not to travel today and take it easy.
First stop was at a pharmacy to get her new meds.....
Back at the RV, it is still to warm for her so we are going to do some driving in the car where we can keep Mom M cool.
Next stop was for some cool fluids. - Starbucks...
We did the Saguaro National Park East driving loop,
Lunch we stopped at Coyote Pause Cafe and had a good meal.
Next stop was at Saguaro National Park Tucson Mountain District (West) Visitor Center, I drove several of the dirt roads.
Back at the RV, now we head out for dinner - Chef Alisah's Restaurant
Back to the RV for the night. The heat of the day has not been nice to the fridge, we lost all the food in the fridge because the heat was to high.
J&C did go to the pool for a nice swim.
Mom M appears to be good showing no signs of having heatstroke!
We found a Discount Tire so our first stop was to get 4 new tires for the trailer and two new tires for the RV. While we waited we went next door for lunch.
While I was getting new tires, C went and got a portable a/c so we can be cooler in the RV.
We finally got on the road a little after 2:00pm.
Next stop was at a Flying J's for necessary gas. I finished up and pulled into a parking area. I noticed Mom M was not responding. We had to call 911 because she was in the middle of having heatstroke.
I followed the ambulance. A few hours later she was recovering slowly and we need to determine what to do next. The Urgent Care stated that they will need to transfer her to a hospital.
We found a campground relatively close to the hospital for tonight and tomorrow night.
We are staying at Prince of Tucson RV Park. I unloaded the 4Runner and headed back to the Urgent Care.
Headed back to the RV for some sleep.
We left a little of 10
Did our stop at Pilot for the necessary drink for the RV and eat lunch.
We crossed the state line in to AZ. About mile 7 a semi drifts from the fast lane into the trailer taking out the trailer tire, but luckily did not hit so hard to also hitting the 4Runner on the trailer. I thought he was going to take us out, but I was able to keep everything on the road. There was a couple behind me that see it all and pulled over behind the semi. He was claiming that I hit him. We waited for the highway patrol. Once the investigation was done - the highway patrol gave the semi a ticket for unsafe lane change.
We then started to change the tire on the trailer. The officer left and short afterwards somebody else stopped to help us change the tire.
Getting close to Tonopah, a RV tire goes flat. So on the side of the road again to change the tire.
We pull in to a Pilot near Tonopah and I can hear tire hissing air. so after filling up we pulled to the side to change the passenger front tire.
Next is where to stop for the night?...
I pulled into a TA but to see if they had any tires but they did not and during the time of waiting they found a place to stay for the night. The temp was still above 100...
Almost 10pm we are finally at - Leaf Verde RV Resort for the night.
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