Popular Post Rattlecan ★ Posted February 2 Popular Post Share #1 Posted February 2 First travel day ended at Dry Ridge Ky. We had dinner at Cracker Barrel and intended to park there for the night but the nice lady at the counter said they don’t allow overnight parking. This was contrary to what the guy said when I called to ask before we left home. There is a Walmart just across the Interstate so we spent the night there. Aiming for somewhere between Atlanta and Macon today. 6 4 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tizeye Posted February 2 Share #2 Posted February 2 Normally it is the other way around. Almost automatic at Cracker Barrel while WalMart withdrawing the practice and prohibiting overnight. You may have gotten bad advise from the cashier. Always make note of the manager's name you talked to. Also, while you stayed at WalMart, it should be noted that some WalMart prohibit (as would Cracker Barrel) with the increasing practice of local government passing an ordinance prohibiting anywhere in their jurisdiction. Here is a still from the video. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rattlecan ★ Posted February 2 Author Share #3 Posted February 2 1 minute ago, Tizeye said: Normally it is the other way around. Almost automatic at Cracker Barrel while WalMart withdrawing the practice and prohibiting overnight. You may have gotten bad advise from the cashier. Always make note of the manager's name you talked to. Also, while you stayed at WalMart, it should be noted that some WalMart prohibit (as would Cracker Barrel) with the increasing practice of local government passing an ordinance prohibiting anywhere in their jurisdiction. Here is a still from the video. Thanks. The other alternative is truck stops. Might look for one for tonight so we can grab a shower. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parsnip Totin Jack ★ Posted February 2 Share #4 Posted February 2 @Allenwould probably let you stay at Springwood. He’s bored. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BR46 Posted February 2 Share #5 Posted February 2 26 minutes ago, Rattlecan said: Aiming for somewhere between Atlanta and Macon today. We've never been turned down at Cracker Barrel. The Walmart's in green will allow parking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilbur ★ Posted February 2 Share #6 Posted February 2 39 minutes ago, Rattlecan said: Thanks. The other alternative is truck stops. Might look for one for tonight so we can grab a shower. Can someone here explain how truck stops work for RC? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrAzY Posted February 2 Share #7 Posted February 2 These are my Goto apps for camping and traveling lets ya know where to camp for free (top three apps) the others are more for hiking FreeRoam is the best and looks like you have a lot of options between the two cities 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Allen ★ Posted February 2 Popular Post Share #8 Posted February 2 50 minutes ago, Parsnip Totin Jack said: @Allenwould probably let you stay at Springwood. He’s bored. Absolutely 2 2 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsharr ★ Posted February 2 Share #9 Posted February 2 54 minutes ago, Parsnip Totin Jack said: @Allenwould probably let you stay at Springwood. He’s bored. I came here to say this! 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsharr ★ Posted February 2 Share #10 Posted February 2 22 minutes ago, Wilbur said: Can someone here explain how truck stops work for RC? Lot lizards bad! Chicken Fried steak good! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parsnip Totin Jack ★ Posted February 2 Share #11 Posted February 2 23 minutes ago, Wilbur said: Can someone here explain how truck stops work for RC? Some truck stops have specific spots for overnight RV parking. Some park with the truckers but some truckers don’t like it as they’re working and required by law to rest a certain number of hours before going back on the road. They view the RVs as being on vacation and taking a spot from a working man. Of course, the RV could be housing a pimp and lot lizards too, so maybe they’re working too. I dunno. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BR46 Posted February 2 Share #12 Posted February 2 52 minutes ago, KrAzY said: These are my Goto apps for camping and traveling I just loaded the RV parky app in my phone. I like that it has low clearance warnings on its maps 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rattlecan ★ Posted February 2 Author Share #13 Posted February 2 4 hours ago, Allen said: Absolutely Would love to but I think it would be quite a way off the path. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rattlecan ★ Posted February 2 Author Share #14 Posted February 2 4 hours ago, jsharr said: Lot lizards bad! Chicken Fried steak good! Either one can put you in an early grave 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rattlecan ★ Posted February 2 Author Share #15 Posted February 2 4 hours ago, KrAzY said: These are my Goto apps for camping and traveling lets ya know where to camp for free (top three apps) the others are more for hiking FreeRoam is the best and looks like you have a lot of options between the two cities Thanks. Will definitely download this 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheep_herder ★ Posted February 2 Share #16 Posted February 2 2 minutes ago, Rattlecan said: Either one can put you in an early grave I was always fortunate. When hauling goats to and from Texas, I would try to go through Denver in the middle of the night and then stop at the Flying J in Cheyenne. Particularly if it was snowing, I would pull the pu and trailer in between two semis for protection and take a snooze. No-one ever said anything, but I also left pretty early in the morning.. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JerrySTL ★ Posted February 2 Share #17 Posted February 2 You drove next to where I lived as a child. Just as you crossed into Kentucky over the Ohio River, I lived to the right on the hill. Later I lived in Erlanger which is also on I-75. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrAzY Posted February 2 Share #18 Posted February 2 3 hours ago, BR46 said: I just loaded the RV parky app in my phone. I like that it has low clearance warnings on its maps That’s definitely a bonus, I also like how you can use the filter and shadow out places your not wanting to see, but they still show on the maps. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rattlecan ★ Posted February 2 Author Share #19 Posted February 2 27 minutes ago, sheep_herder said: I was always fortunate. When hauling goats to and from Texas, I would try to go through Denver in the middle of the night and then stop at the Flying J in Cheyenne. Particularly if it was snowing, I would pull the pu and trailer in between two semis for protection and take a snooze. No-one ever said anything, but I also left pretty early in the morning.. Today’s lunch stop. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razors Edge ★ Posted February 2 Share #20 Posted February 2 59 minutes ago, Rattlecan said: Today’s lunch stop. Two peas in a pod! 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zealot Posted February 3 Share #21 Posted February 3 Where are you going? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralphie ★ Posted February 3 Share #22 Posted February 3 19 hours ago, Rattlecan said: Would love to but I think it would be quite a way off the path. Too bad. Would be a very unique experience. At least have a Sweetwater 420 or two in GA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rattlecan ★ Posted February 4 Author Share #23 Posted February 4 On 2/3/2024 at 8:32 AM, Zealot said: Where are you going? Florida. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shootingstar Posted February 4 Share #24 Posted February 4 So you'll be there for 2 months or more? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rattlecan ★ Posted February 4 Author Share #25 Posted February 4 Arrived at my wife’s sister’s winter hangout in Bradenton Florida yesterday afternoon. The weather is coolish but still warmer than home. Off to our first camp site this afternoon. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rattlecan ★ Posted February 4 Author Share #26 Posted February 4 1 minute ago, shootingstar said: So you'll be there for 2 months or more? No. Heading home Feb 27 but we don’t want to think about that now. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razors Edge ★ Posted February 4 Share #27 Posted February 4 19 minutes ago, Rattlecan said: Off to our first camp site this afternoon. Where and why? Let us know if you like and/or recommend it. Always nice to have some options for when we get down that way. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rattlecan ★ Posted February 5 Author Share #28 Posted February 5 8 hours ago, Razors Edge said: Where and why? Let us know if you like and/or recommend it. Always nice to have some options for when we get down that way. Kissimmee Lake State Park Looks lovely so far, It was dark by the time we were set up so no pictures till tomorrow, 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirby Posted February 5 Share #29 Posted February 5 Hope the weather isn't problematic - enjoy! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rattlecan ★ Posted February 5 Author Share #30 Posted February 5 Well today started off with sunshine in liquid form but things are drying out now. Not done with the rain yet according to the forecast, but it is what it is. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razors Edge ★ Posted February 5 Share #31 Posted February 5 ...and this is why the Kissimmee park rung a bell! I still need to get on the ball! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rattlecan ★ Posted February 5 Author Share #32 Posted February 5 2 hours ago, Razors Edge said: ...and this is why the Kissimmee park rung a bell! I still need to get on the ball! You definitely have to be on the ball to get a reservation. There are only 60 sites and they book up in minutes when reservations open 11 months in advance. We will have to get right on next year's booking as soon as we get home March first. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tizeye Posted February 5 Share #33 Posted February 5 18 hours ago, Rattlecan said: Kissimmee Lake State Park Looks lovely so far, It was dark by the time we were set up so no pictures till tomorrow, That is a very rural State Park! Was surprised how far out was from Lake Wales which, other than the camp store have to commute to the city for provision as very limited outside the gate. Nice park and campsites set back with vegetation between sites. A lot of trails throughout the area. Also, check time the Cow Camp is staffed as it steps back in time, and the "camping" ranger speaks only of the 1800's and the cattle drives following the Kissimmee and Peace River basin to port at Naples. While that is flat terrain through the woods, if you brought you mountain bike, one of the two mountain biking meccas is near your sister just north of Bradenton - Alafia River State Park, which also has camping. It is a former phosphate mining area with trails built in the pits. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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