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Re: Bayou Segnette or St. Bernard?
MCDDY and Wadcutter: Thanks so much for the suggestion of taking the ferry! That sounds like a lot of fun, and so much easier than the hassle of driving in an unfamiliar city. The walking distances aren't much of a concern because we spend most of our time hiking while on camping trips. But I do hate trying to navigate in cities and trying to find parking. Everyone has been really helpful. Thank you!423Views0likes0CommentsRe: Bayou Segnette or St. Bernard?
Enblethen: Thanks for the info on Bayou Segnette, and I'll make sure we get reservations. Trirboy: Great pictures! It seems likely that we'll be staying at Bayou Segnette. And I especially appreciated the pictures of the museum. I'm a history and WWII buff (DH not so much but he indulges me), and I've been excited to visit this museum since I heard about its opening. As long as we can park at the museum, I really do feel confident that DH can maneuver in the city. But the more I read about New Orleans, I think I would like to spend an extra day exploring the rest of the city. Maybe renting a car would be better. I'll need to think a bit more on that. Wadcutter: Thanks for the information on easier access. If we park at the WWII museum, how far is the walk to the French Quarter and other historical sites? We're early risers, so I intend to be at the museum when it opens and, as Trirboy suggested, have lunch there. Then spend a few hours in the afternoon seeing the French Quarter. Garmp1: We're typical campers who stay in state parks for the hiking, boating, observing nature in all its diversity, eating and living outdoors. BUT, I've got an insatiable curiosity about history. Historical sites are like a magnet for me. My thanks to everyone for your comments and suggestions. I really appreciate it.423Views0likes0CommentsBayou Segnette or St. Bernard?
I'm starting to plan a March trip to New Orleans. While I hope to see a bit of historic New Orleans, my main goal is to visit the WWII museum. The state parks closest to New Orleans seem to be St. Bernard and Bayou Segnette. Does anyone have opinions on either of these state parks? Is one park better than other for ease of driving into the city? We have an small C (just over 25 feet), and we normally drive it everywhere, but we have rented a car on occasion. (Pittsburgh is not friendly to RVs, even small ones.) Would it be better to rent a car, or could a small RV manage the roads in New Orleans? DH is an excellent driver (ask me about driving in Key West!), but I'm more concerned about parking. And if anyone has visited the WWII museum, I'd like your opinion on that, too. And anything else you might think worth mentioning about New Orleans. Thanks so much.3.1KViews0likes11CommentsRe: Philadelphia anyone?
Hi! I've lived in the Philadelphia area (about 30 miles north) for over 30 years. I can't add much to the suggestions about attractions within the city (and they're all good), but if you're interested in visting areas outside the city, I would suggest the Valley Forge National Park. It's a national historic park. Valley Forge was the site of the 1777-78 winter encampment of the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War. It's a lovely, wonderful park whether you take a driving tour or hike the many trails through the park; there's a museum, monuments and historic houses. Well worth a visit.387Views0likes0CommentsRe: Northern PA campgrounds
DH and I just came back from a weeklong trip in northern PA. We visited Ives Run COE near Tioga and Worlds End State Park in the Loyalsock State Forest. Ives Run is great for boaters because the boating landing is immediately adjacent to the campground. The public beach area is a little walk from the campground, depending on which loop you're in. The lake itself is not particularly scenic (at least the part visible from the campground - it may be different if you're boating), but the surrounding area is lovely, and there are hiking trails accessible from the campground. As with most COEs, the grounds are spacious and well-maintained. And it seems very popular because of the several people I spoke to, they had all been camping there for years. From there we went to Worlds End State Park in Forksville. The park is located along Loyalsock Creek which runs through the state forest. It's wild and beautiful there. The campground is surrounded by forest, and it's an easy walk across the road to Loyalsock Creek. There is a public swimming beach at the day use area. Lots of hiking trails through the forest, with gorgeous vistas at the top. But the campground is not suitable for big rigs. We have a small C (25 ft.) and had no problem, but I think a bigger C or an A would have some difficulty navigating the narrow campground road and backing in because of the trees. We did see a couple fifth-wheels, but it was primarily TT, PU and tents. They do have 50amp sites, so maybe an experienced A driver can squeeze in. DH said the bathhouse was great, looked like it had been recently renovated.277Views0likes0Comments
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