Heading East for Fall Color 2020

RV Parks vs. Campgrounds If you want level sites with full hook ups and more amenities such as on site laundry, pool, exercise facilities, firewood, etc. then RV parks are the way to go. They typically can accommodate longer rigs, pull through access, and 20/30/50 amp hookups. Depending on where and how big the park is, some have organized activities, shuttles, and tours. The downside? Most we encountered didn't have a lot of shade, were close to main highways so you had road noise, and a couple had sites that were very close together. At one point we were sandwiched between two humongous rigs with dueling radio stations going full blast. Glad we were leaving the next day! Campgrounds are more scenic, sites are spread apart, campers have a variety of tents, trailers and RV's (although some put the RVs in an area to themselves), and you usually have peace and quiet. The sites are usually gravel and may require more leveling, not all have 50 amp connections, many have water and e...

 Our final day of touring took us to Williamstown, KY where the Ark Encounter is located. We did not know what to expect and were totally amazed by this place. The property is huge and includes a large visitor center with gift shop, auditorium for lectures and concerts, several restaurants, a virtual reality theatre, playground, zip lines, and of course, the life size replica of the Ark! The Ark itself is huge! It is impossible to show in photos the enormity of the ship, which was built to the dimensions given in the book of Genesis in the Holy Bible. From a distance Next to it, you feel like an ant! The attention to detail, the scientific approach and thorough research that went into designing and constructing the ark is quite impressive. Looking up from the inside of the Ark - 3 decks in accordance with Genesis One of the things I appreciate about the Ark Encounter is the approach they take. They freely admit they used creative license to design and create the details that were n...