By the time we got back from exploring the park yesterday afternoon,
THE WEEKEND WARRIORS HAD ARRIVED :o((
Saturday, August 2, 2014 – Errands and Chill Time
Originally we thought we would do a hike today, but the Weekend Warriors have taken over the State Park. It is actually good to see people out enjoying the parks, so we will share and wait until Sunday when they have to go back to the real world!!
We decided to head into Crossville for groceries and fresh produce.
This is ‘Old’ Crossville… like time has stood still :o)
Since it was Saturday, I was able to locate a Farmers Market in town!!
We loaded up on beautiful fresh produce:o))
Since we've arrived in Tennessee,
everywhere we have been we have seen election posters in great numbers?!?!?
Today, as we drove toward the new section of Crossville,
we saw the political activists out drumming up votes along the highway.
Apparently, there is an important election this coming Thursday.
We needed a few things from Wal-Mart…
Forgot it was Saturday and everyone that wasn’t at the state park was there;o((
Finally, on our way home we stopped to get gas in the Tahoe.
Cheapest Gas This Summer!!!
Back at the motorhome, we got things put away
and
spent most of the afternoon, just chilling and enjoying our bird feeders.
We had a very determined Squirrel who would climb the Shepherds Hook.
He would get into all the feeders including the hummingbird feeder.
Bill decided to spray the pole with Silicon!!!
That was really funny…
the squirrel would jump to mid-pole and slide down;o))
He did this over and over and finally just walked away :o)
Our day ended with what we call our Farmer’s Market Supper!!
Yep, it doesn’t get much better than this :o))
Sunday, August 3, 2014 – Hiking the Pioneer Loop and Byrd Lake Trails
What a difference a day makes…
Everyone was packing up to head home and we had the trails to ourselves!!!
Today, we were going to walk over to the Boat House where we would pick up the Pioneer Trail. We would hike down along Byrd Lake and Creek to the Old Mail Road Bridge. Cross the bridge and hike back the other side of the Creek and Lake. Pioneer Trail use to be a loop trail back to the Boat House. But the bridge across the lake is no longer there. So we had to continue another .75 to Byrd Creek Dam and Bridge. By the time we walked back to the motorhome, we had walked 8 miles :o))
The Pioneer Trail and Pioneer Short Loop Trail run together until you get to the Suspension Bridge.
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At the Suspension Bridge, the two trails split.
We were not crossing the bridge, but we did want to at least check it out;o))
If you ever get the chance to hike these trails, be sure to continue along the Pioneer Trail.
The trail is much more interesting once you pass the Suspension Bridge!!!
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The trail crosses the Byrd Creek on the Old Mail Road Bridge.
Cool hike THROUGH the rocks!!
The trail runs right beside the State Park Golf Course.
Believe that will be on Bill’s TODO list for tomorrow ;o))
Once you get to the spot across from the boat house, the Pioneer Trail ends.
The construction barrel marks the spot where a bridge use to cross the lake to the boat house.
Instead, you must continue on Byrd Lake Trail, past the restaurant to the BIG bridge.
Oh What A Beautiful Day On The Trails !!!
Monday, August 4, 2014 – Bill Hits The Links
Today, Bill decided to play golf at the State Park course.
Bear Trace is a Jack Nicholas designed course which was in perfect condition!!
He didn’t take the camera, but he did have a great time.
He shot a 77, which also makes it a great day:o))
During the week, cart and green fees for seniors is just $32.00!!!
Tuesday, August 5, 2014 – Our Last Day At Cumberland Mountain SP
Occasionally, we need to stop having fun and do stuff ;o(((
You know…
clean the bathroom, dust the motorhome, do the laundry, etc.
So today, we took care of stuff and then treated ourselves to dinner out!!!
We have heard great things about the State Park Restaurant.
Tuesday through Saturday night they serve a different buffet menu.
Tonight was fish and pasta night for $13.95 minus our senior discount of $1.50 :o))
We walked over and were greeted by these unusual Chinese Geese.
The building is lovely both outside and inside.
It wasn’t crowded and the food was very fresh and well prepared :o))
Salad Bar First…
Dinner Buffet Second…
Spaghetti Tilapia Crab-cakes Roasted Potatoes Cole Slaw Yeast Rolls
There were many other items at the buffet, but we already had more than we could handle !!
Dessert Buffet Last…
We should have “Eaten Dessert First” ;o))
I forgot to take photos, but there are many to choose from:
Banana Pudding, Cobbler, Fudge Pudding, Chocolate or Vanilla Cake and Soft Serve Ice Cream
Bill managed a small bowl of soft-serve vanilla ice cream and tried the banana pudding.
Just be sure to arrive hungry… it was all delicious!!
I was once guilty of being a weekend warrior. That's where "R Sanity" moniker came from, we used the weekends to regain our sanity after a week of high pressure jobs. ;c)
ReplyDeleteGas prices like that make me cringe! Why did I buy a diesel motor home???!!! :cD
Great hike, I remember that park as really a beautiful place:)
ReplyDeleteThat farmerd market dinner is my very favorite meal. Envy envy over that gas price. Silicon story is too funny. Would have loved to watch that. Great trail. only 8 miles equals 8 hours for us. LOL. Great post!!
ReplyDeleteLooks like a really nice state park
ReplyDeleteI'm still chuckling over the silicone :)
ReplyDeleteGlad you enjoyed the restaurant. We thought it was a great perk for a state park!
The silicone is too funny!
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