Bob was tired of watching the grass grow in the yard and wanted to get a change of scenery. Because of covid concerns, we didn't want to go too far or stay too long. I checked out some possibilities, and we decided on the Lazy J Campground in Rosman, NC. It was one of the RV parks in Passport America's association, just about 60 miles away, and only $12.50 per night with our P.A. membership.
The rustic bridge entrance to the camp looked inviting.
And the Halloween decorations at the office made us smile instead of spooking us.
Behind the office was a horse pasture. The owner said the small horse was fully grown.
Chickens and roosters were pecking for food and taking cover in the bushes
These were truly free range fowl. And fat and fluffy!
The park was described as being on the French Broad River. I had asked for a river site, and wasn't disappointed. There were no other campers on either side of us, so we had a very secluded location with just the murmuring of the river as background music.
This is a view of the river and that log by our site as seen from the bridge.
And this is a view from the other side of the bridge. The headwaters of the French Broad are at Rosman, and the river flows 218 miles to Tennessee.
There was a small pavilion for group gatherings and a path that led down to the river and under the bridge.
The next day, we rode into the town of Sapphire and to Gorges State Park, eleven miles from camp. Gorges is North Carolina's newest and most western state park with over 7700 acres and noted for its trails and waterfalls.
Unfortunately, all the trails are rated as moderate to strenuous, so the only water feature easily accessible to us was this one at the visitor center...a water wall versus water fall.
And with warnings like this, it is unlikely Valerie will be hiking here either.
Outside the visitor center was a .2 mile boardwalk that was more to our hiking liking....
...with a magnificent view of fall colors and the border of the park at Lake Jocassee in South Carolina in the distance.
We couldn't have asked for a more beautiful day....or should I say gorgeous at the Gorges. And as you might be able to see, Bob's truck was the only vehicle in the overlook parking area.
There was only one glitch to our pleasant trip. We had power issues which resulted in limited lighting and refrigeration in the camper the night before. Bob bought a small battery charger in Sapphire on our way to the state park, and back at the camp, he managed to get the power back up to full strength.
So, after a wonderful day enjoying the beauty in the mountains and knowing the camper was in good working order again, we relaxed with a fire each in our own way...
...Roscoe watching for the chickens to return....
...and Bob taking a well deserved break from all his hard work and efforts to get us here.
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